as a result of human works (Rom. 9:11). Rather, it is by God’s election. This calling is by a faithful God (1 Cor. 1:9; 1 Thess. 5:24; 1 Pet. 5:10), linked to God’s own glory (2 Pet. 1:3), destined to sonship (Rom. 9:26; 1 John 3:1), peace (1 Cor. 7:15), freedom (Gal. 5:13), and eternal glory (1 Tim. 6:12; Heb. 9:15). A special call of God to ministry may be understood as divine intervention in the life and work of an individual, pointing in some specific direction consistent with His will. This