Message Notes

THE CALL OF GOD

1. There is a God-given task to fulfil   (Ecclesiastes 3:10)

2. God’s task to be understood:

a) The concept of Time   (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)

b) The concept of Purpose   (Ecclesiastes 3:1)

AN IMPORTANT UNDERSTANDING OF GOD’S PURPOSE

Romans 8:28-30

1. All things work together for good

2. To those who love God

3. To those who are called according to His purpose

4. Vital doctrines to bear in mind:

a) Foreknowledge

b) Predestination to be conformed to the image of His Son

c) Predestination and Calling

d) Calling and Justification

e) Justification and Glorification

THE FULFILMENT OF GOD’S PURPOSEFUL CALLING

1. The Example of Paul

a) Pattern designed by God   (1 Timothy 1:16)

b) To show the long-suffering of God   (1 Timothy 1:16)

c) Anyone may believe in the Lord and have his life changed as Paul’s life was

2. The former life of Paul   (1 Timothy 1:13)

a) Blasphemer

b) Persecutor

c) Injurious

3. The Call of God for Paul

a) obtained mercy   (1 Timothy 1:13)

b) Enablement from God   (1 Timothy 1:12)

c) Abundant grace of God   (1 Timothy 1:14)

d) Faith and love from God   (1 Timothy 1:14)

APPROPRIATE RESPONSE

1. Encouragement to believe

2. Exhortation to emulate the example of Paul

3. Faith and Hope to persevere in life and ministry