What Does Matthew 20 Mean When it Says “Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen?”

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What Does Matthew 20 Mean When it Says “Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen?”

December 13, 2021 Called, Chosen, Kingdom, rewards, service

What did the Lord mean when He said that “many are called, but few are chosen?” On this episode of Grace in Focus radio, Bob and Shawn will be taking a look at this famous verse in Matthew chapter 20. We will hear the guys address the doctrine of election to eternal life as it relates to this verse. We will also hear Bob unpack the terms “calling” and “chosen” in light of the context of this passage. In addition, Bob will explain how the Lord uses the phrase “the last will be first.” Join us as we seek to understand these important phrases.

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