Called out..

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We are called by God out of the life of principle, {the Mosaic Law} to a personally disciplined and Heaven - supported life in Spirit and grace – which is a life-long learning progress. This closeness is a gift. Not by works, so that no one can boast. This is our base, our kick-start. And our direction too.
It is written in the Prophets: “And they will all be taught by God.” (Is 54:13) Everyone who has listened to and learned from the Father comes to Me..
John 6:45
you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you have knowledge..
1Jn 2:20;
..you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift — not from works, so that no one can boast.
Eph 2:8-9

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