What does it mean chosen by God?

To be chosen not only meant to be favored, but it required responsible actions. This blessing came with a condition as recorded in Exodus 19:5, “Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession.” Although the whole earth is mine.”
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What does the Bible say about being chosen by God?

Deuteronomy 14:2

2 For you are a people holy to the LORD your God, and the LORD has chosen you to be a people for his treasured possession, out of all the peoples who are on the face of the earth.
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What does chosen mean spiritually?

2. Being chosen is an invitation to participate. It's an offer to step into a new, life-giving relationship — as well as God's work of transformation, in our own lives and others'.
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What does you are chosen mean?

: one who is the object of choice or of divine favor : an elect person.
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Who has been chosen by God?

God is Inclusive in His Choosing

God chooses Israel and ultimately Jesus, and this results in the exact opposite of God favoring one group to the exclusion of all others. Instead, God works out his plan to extend his love to all the world through one group or individual.
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What does the Bible mean many are called but few are chosen?

The testimony of Jesus is “the spirit of prophecy.” (Revelation 19:10). Therefore, no matter what anyone thinks, relatively few Christians are going to end up in heaven. Yes, many are now called, but few are going to be chosen. Few are going to spend eternity with God.
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What does it mean to be the chosen one in the Bible?

Sometimes knowing you're the Chosen One isn't as easy as being told, straight-up, that you're destined for greater things. Sometimes knowing you're the Chosen One means picking up on subtle clues and slowly coming to terms with the fact that you're the prince that was promised, or the anointed one, or The Foretold.
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Does God choose us or do we choose God?

He makes all decisions without any counsel or reason external to Himself. God did not chose anyone because they were more worthy than others or because there is something praiseworthy in them or because He foresaw that they would believe in Him. His decision to save some is solely because it pleases Him to do so.
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Is the chosen biblical?

Although The Chosen draws directly from the New Testament, it's become a global phenomenon largely because it doesn't treat the Gospels as, uh, gospel. Its creator, Dallas Jenkins, a recent Texas transplant, developed the series in 2018 with the hope of turning Bible stories into something truly binge-worthy.
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Why did God give us the power to choose?

God created humanity in the image of God and called them to partner with him in expanding his creation. But partnership requires trust, so God gave humanity the freedom to make their own choices. Sadly, the first humans made the choice to trust their own wisdom over God's.
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Does God save everyone?

God chooses to save sinners unconditionally and acts in mercy to save those who do not deserve it. That includes all of God's children.
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How do you explain John 3 16?

John 3:16—For God So Loved the World
  1. God loves all of us. God loves everyone with an everlasting love. ...
  2. He sent His Son Jesus Christ. God knew that this life would be full of challenges and uncertainty. ...
  3. We should believe and follow Him. While Jesus was on the earth, He taught His gospel. ...
  4. We can be with God again.
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Who is the chosen one?

People. Adam, "The Chosen One", the first man in the Bible or First man in the Qur'an nicknamed Adam-I-Safi.
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How can we recognize the calling of God?

Your Calling Is Closely Tied To What You Enjoy

Always be watchful for that same feeling. When you find yourself in the middle of a task, hobby, or job and notice that same satisfaction, know that you have found the point where your God-given talents align with the tasks He has laid before you.
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What is the meaning of Matthew 22 1 14?

The parable of the wedding feast is a parable about universalism . Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God is open to everyone, not only Jews. This parable is told using the familiar setting of a wedding feast, however there are a few surprising events included.
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How does God reveal your life partner?

THE VOICE OF GOD; God also reveals by His voice, that is if you are used to hearing God when He speaks to your heart, He can just tell you the person when you meet him or her, but after the voice there will be confirmations, through His word concerning what He told you.
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How do you know God wants you to be with someone?

You feel comfortable and at peace when that someone is around. Another sign that you and your partner are meant to be is the peace you feel in your heart. It means that you are comfortable enough to be yourself around that person. Also, you have no inhibitions, and you feel sure that you want to marry that individual.
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How can a person receive eternal life?

No man can obtain the gift of eternal life unless he is willing to sacrifice all earthly things in order to obtain it” (Gospel Doctrine, 5th ed. [1939], 261). What did Jesus teach about the relationship between having riches and entering the kingdom of God? (See Mark 10:23–25.)
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What sins are not forgiven by God?

In the Book of Matthew (12: 31-32), we read, "Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven men, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven.
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What does the Bible say about tattoos?

But in the ancient Middle East, the writers of the Hebrew Bible forbade tattooing. Per Leviticus 19:28, “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves.” Historically, scholars have often understood this as a warning against pagan practices of mourning.
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Who are the elected in the Bible?

In the Old Testament

The Old Testament applies the term "elect" (Gk: ἐκλεκτος, Hebrew: בָּחִיר) to the Israelites in as far as they are called to be the chosen people, or people of God, or are faithful to their divine call. The idea of such an election is common in Deuteronomy and in Isaiah 40-66.
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Does God call everyone?

God calls everyone. Everyone, at some point or another, especially if they are in a relationship with God, will be called. It's not just for priests and people in religious life. This is one of the gifts of the Second Vatican Council: Everyone gets called.
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