Where in Scripture is the Divine Call
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In order to better understand the Divine Call, here is something from the WELS Q & A section. Q: Where in Scripture does the Divine Call come from, and what is the proper way to issue a call for a pastor or teacher? How do we avoid putting our own earthly agenda above faith that God will lead the person he wants to accept the call? A: Referring to calls into the public (representative) ministry as "divine calls" highlights that God ultimately calls these people to serve in gospel ministry. The Bible assures us of this in a variety of passages, including these: Acts 20:28, 1 Corinthians 12:27-31, Ephesians 4:11-12. God also sets the qualifications for called workers (see 1 Timothy 3:1-13, Titus 1:5-9). The Bible also, however, informs us that God calls through the church, that is, believers. He moves believers to appraise needs, identify gifts and traits of available workers, verify the necessary qualifications, and to make the selection in responsible ways. Compari