Lord’s Library editors answer the question “What does the Bible say about calling?” with specific Bible references.
Have you ever asked yourself the question “What does the Bible say about calling?” If you have, you’re definitely not alone! And since the Bible helps Christians form a foundational understanding of important topics, it’s imperative that one know how Scripture describes calling in different contexts. The Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines calling as “Vocation; profession; trade; usual occupation, or employment.”
Now armed with a basic definition of calling, Lord’s Library editors thought it would be a helpful exercise to provide Biblical context. As a result, we compiled this short resource which captures all notable mentions of the word calling, as well as its other forms. If you’ve been wondering what the King James Bible says about calling, scroll on for additional detail.
Note: If you want to know what the Bible says about calling and 206 other important topics (to be exact), our editors recommend Spencer Smith’s Doctrine Matters: Bible Topic Guidebook.
What Does the Bible Say About Calling?
Romans 11:29
“For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.”
1 Corinthians 7:20
“Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.”
2 Peter 1:10
“Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:”
Hebrews 3:1
“Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;”
Ephesians 4:4
“There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;”
Philippians 3:14
“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
1 Corinthians 1:26
“For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:”
2 Timothy 1:9-12
“Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.”
2 Thessalonians 1:11
“Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power:”
Ephesians 1:18
“The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,”
1 Thessalonians 5:24
“Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.”
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