Missions Talk — A podcast by 9Marks and Reaching & Teaching International Ministries Episode 17: On the Missionary Calling (with Greg Gilbert and Bobby Jamieson)
Jun 22, 2023
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Biblical Meaning of Calling
- The biblical concept of calling primarily refers to one's calling to salvation and holiness, not to a specific career like missionary work.
- The New Testament does not use the word "calling" to indicate a unique mission or vocation separate from general Christian discipleship.
Misuse of "Calling" in Evangelicalism
- Evangelicals often use "calling" to mean a singular divine assignment, but the Bible does not support this usage.
- There is no biblical precedent for a one-time, clear, and specific vocational calling as typically described in Christian circles.
Desire, Gifting, and Opportunity
- To discern God's assignment in life, consider your desire, gifting, and opportunity.
- All three elements should align for wise decisions about a change in assignment like full-time missions.