1. “Called” How can you tell when something in your life is a calling from God? By Christian Piatt “It would be so much easier if God spoke to us through burning bushes or from boiling clouds, or even just sent a text message. But unfortunately, we’re expected to discern what God’s call is on our life, without specific, written-down instructions, custom made for each of us on what to do…”

2. “Called” How can you tell when something in your life is a calling from God? By Christian Piatt “…For me, I can usually tell if something is a calling if it meets two criteria; the thought of doing it has to exhilarate and terrify, more or less in equal measure. This isn’t all there is to it, of course, or else the fact that I jumped off of the Stratosphere in Las Vegas for my 40th birthday would qualify as a divine calling. It also has to tap into my existing spiritual gifts, and it needs to meet a need I see in the world.” Feb. 14, 2014 http://www.redletterchristians.org /know-something-calling-god/

3. “Called” What is usually meant is that someone is utilizing a gift to the glory of God. The Bible teaches that Christians have gifts (Rom. 12:6-8). These are to be used to the glory of God (Col. 3:17). Does the Bible speak of this as being “called” by God to do something? No

4. “Called” 1.Human beings are called by the gospel (2 Thess. 2:13-14; Rom. 1:16-17). 2.Those who obey are “called to be saints (i.e. set apart)” (1 Cor. 1:2). 3.They are called unto His kingdom (1 Thess. 2:10-12).

5. “Called” 4.They are called into fellowship with Christ (1 Cor. 1:9). 5.They are called to walk (or live) worthy of this calling (Eph. 4:1-3). 6.It is a call to inherit a blessing (1 Pet. 3:8- 9).

6. “Called” 7.It is a holy calling (2 Tim 1:8-9). 8.It is a heavenly calling (Heb. 3:1-2). 9.It is a call to glorify God (2 Thess. 1:11-12). 10. Our condition when we obey is considered a “calling” (1 Cor. 7:20-22). But this is not a personal direct call from God!

7. “Called” Why does it matter if people say this? 1.It is not scriptural (1 Pet. 4:11). 2.It contributes to unbelief (Ezek. 13:3). 3.It causes God’s name to be blasphemed (Rom. 2:23-24).