4. Calling.
double sense. First of all, it means the mere proclamation of the Gospel and the presentation of the forgiveness of sins and the action of the Holy Spirit to bring about faith. In this sense all people who become acquainted with the gospel are called. So the word is certainly Matt. 22:14 used: IloAAoi yap lol KANTOI, OAtyo1 Se exAeKtoi, "for many are called, few are chosen". 1°97) In most passages of Scripture, vocation does not mean the mere presentation of grace, but the actual transfer from the kingdom of the world or of unbelief into the kingdom of grace or of faith. In this sense the call is a synonym of conversion. Those who are called (kAntoi) are the converts, those who have not only heard the Gospel, but have also accepted it in faith. So Rom. 8:30: otc ExGAEcEv, tobTOUS Kai edtkaiwosv. 1398)