Answer: We must be eager to make our calling and
election sure, (verse 10).
MORE INFORMATION AND/OR OTHER SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:
"Eager" is a continual, careful diligence.
"Calling" is the invitation of God to be saved.
"Election" is the actual acceptance of that
invitation.
Ephesians 4:1-6: "As a prisoner for
the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you
have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient,
bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep
the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is
one body and One Spirit--just as you were called to one hope
when you were called--One Lord, one faith, one baptism; One
God and Father of all, Who is over all and through all and in
all."
2 Thessalonians 1:11-12: "With this
in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you
worthy of His calling, and that by His power He may fulfill every
good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith.
We pray this so that the Name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in
you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord
Jesus Christ."
Hebrews 3:1: "Therefore, holy
brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on
Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest Whom we confess."
