Who are chosen by God?

chosen people, the Jewish people, as expressed in the idea that they have been chosen by God as his special people. The term implies that the Jewish people have been chosen by God to worship only him and to fulfill the mission of proclaiming his truth among all the nations of the world.
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What does it mean when God says you are chosen?

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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Who is chosen in the Bible?

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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Who is God's chosen nation?

Christians or believers are the chosen of God. Christians are the chosen generation, the royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people.
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Who are The Chosen ones in the Bible KJV?

chosen people, the Jewish people, as expressed in the idea that they have been chosen by God as his special people. The term implies that the Jewish people have been chosen by God to worship only him and to fulfill the mission of proclaiming his truth among all the nations of the world.
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Why was Moses chosen by God?

Moses had not only been rejected by the Egyptians, but he had also been rejected by his own people. Therefore, he needed a strong and encouraging word which would enable him to overcome this feeling of inferiority. In essence, the Lord told Moses that if the people rejected him, they would be rejecting God Himself.
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How are prophets chosen?

A true prophet is always chosen by God and called through proper priesthood authority (see Articles of Faith 1:5). Latter-day Saints sustain the First Presidency and the Twelve Apostles as prophets.
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What does it mean to be a chosen one?

Filters. A character in a narrative work, who is predestined to save the world or do some other grand and heroic accomplishment; one who is predestined to become the one. noun.
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What does the Bible say about chosen generation?

1 Peter 1; 2:1–10. Peter teaches that we must have faith and live in holiness. He teaches that the Saints are a chosen generation, called to show forth the praises of the Savior.
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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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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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Who is the chosen one in the world?

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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Who is next in line for prophet?

The man who has served as an Apostle the longest, besides the Prophet, is the President of the Quorum of the Twelve. When a prophet dies, the President of the Quorum of the Twelve becomes the next prophet. He prays and calls two new counselors. In general conference, we raise our hand to sustain the new prophet.
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How do prophets hear from God?

There are many ways a prophet can hear from God. It may come like a voice, at times in a dream, and sometimes when you open your eyes you see visions that God intends for you. To differentiate a fake prophet from a true one, the Bible says, 'you shall know them by their fruits.
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How does God use prophets?

Prophets receive direction from God to help people navigate challenges and situations. In the Bible, prophets urged the people to repent and foretold of the birth, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Today, prophets continue to testify of Jesus. They also warn and advise all people about important topics.
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Who was called by God in the Bible?

The LORD called Samuel a third time, and Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, "Here I am; you called me." Then Eli realized that the LORD was calling the boy. So Eli told Samuel, "Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, `Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening.
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What is the meaning of God's name I am who I am?

Based on such readings, Yahweh has commonly been interpreted as a statement of God's self-existence or aseity, terms theologians use to indicate that God had no beginning and does not depend for continued existence on anything other than his own self.
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What name does God call himself?

Yahweh is the principal name in the Old Testament by which God reveals himself and is the most sacred, distinctive and incommunicable name of God.
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Why did God choose the Hebrews?

Standing at the foot of Mount Sinai, Israel was informed that God had selected them not because of their numbers or power (indeed, they were and have always been a fraction of the human population and a distinctively minor power among the nations) but because He loves them, He sees the unique potential in them to ...
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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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What is God's will for man?

God's desire is that man yield completely to Him and cooperate wholeheartedly with Him for the highest of all beings and of the universe. Also, it is God's will to give to all men liberally without rebuking them for asking any and everything in line with the promise that they want or need for their good and His glory.
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Who can be saved?

1:17). Thus, in reality the answer to the question of who then can be saved is, all those that obey the first principles of the gospel of Christ, thus making children of God out of them and then continue following the instructions found in the gospel of Christ as Christians.
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Does God love everyone?

Does God truly love all persons? Most Christians think the obvious answer to this question is, "Yes, of course he does!" Indeed, many Christians would agree that the very heart of the gospel is that God so loved the whole world that he gave his Son to make salvation available for every single person.
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