In Revelation, the Bible says that those that are with Jesus are called, and chosen, and faithful. (Revelation 17:14).
How are we called?
Jesus calls us to turn to away from the world with its sin,
and to turn to Him. Jesus calls us to repent. (1John 2:16, James 4:4, 1Thessalonians 2:12,
2Thessalonians 2:14, 1Peter 1:15).
"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil,
and he will flee from you.
"Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.
Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded [for
your loyalty is divided between God and the world].
“Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep [let there be tears for
what you have done. let there be sorrow and deep grief]: let your laughter be
turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness [let there be sadness instead of
laughter, and gloom instead of joy].
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord [before the Lord],
and he shall lift you up [in honor]." - James 4:7-10 KJV
When we have repented, we choose to be baptized in the name
of Jesus to enter into covenant with Him, to take His name, and to have our
sins washed away. (1Thessalonians 2:12, 2Thessalonians 2:14, 1Peter 1:15, 2Timothy
2:4).
"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized
every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye
shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." - Acts 2:38 KJV
Jesus chooses us when He fills us with the gift of His Holy Ghost.
(1Peter 2:9, John 15:16, John 15:19, 2Timothy 2:4, Acts 2:4).
"But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you,
brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning [among the
first] chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief
of the truth:" - 2 Thessalonians 2:13 KJV
It is then up to us to be faithful to the One that loves us
and died for us so that we might have life. (Revelation 2:10, Revelation 2:13).
"These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall
overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are
with him are called, and chosen, and faithful." - Revelation 17:14 KJV
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