Called and Separated
Text: Romans 1; Galatians 1
4 August 2019
THE WORDS “SEPARATED” AND “CALLED” IN GALATIANS 1:15
1. The word “separated” used in Galatians 1:15
“But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb and called me through His grace” Galatians 1:15
a) A physical separation
b) A setting apart
c) A decision
d) A determination
e) An appointment
2. The word “called” used in Galatians 1:15
a) To invite
b) To summon
c) Through His grace
THE WORDS “CALLED” AND “SEPARATED” IN ROMANS 1:1
“Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God” Romans 1:1
1. The word “called” used in Romans 1:1
a) Named
b) Appointed
2. The word “separated” used in Romans 1:1
a) Set apart
b) Determined
APPLICATION OF THE TWO WORDS IN THE LIFE OF THE APOSTLE PAUL
1. Similarity of thought to what God said to Jeremiah the prophet
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you;
Before you were born I sanctified you;
I ordained you a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5
a) Foreknowledge
b) Sanctification- set apart as holy and dedicated
c) Ordination to be a prophet
2. Significance behind the words “called and separated”
a) Profundity
b) Depth
THE CALL OF GOD TO EVERY BELIEVER
1. To be discovered
2. To be fathomed
3. To be appreciated
4. To be followed through
a) In life
b) In ministry
A CHALLENGE TO ALL BELIEVERS
1. To stand in awe
2. To be faithful
3. To be true and steadfast