To claim that every believer is saved by grace, goes to Heaven by “accepting Christ,” receives the same reward whether or not the believer vigorously and faithfully seeks and obeys Christ, assuredly is to do violence to the Scriptures. This concept is not biblical!
They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers. (Revelation 17:14)
Called. Chosen. Faithful. Why are these saints “special forces”?
A young man from our church recently enlisted in the special forces of the US Navy. Less than a fourth of those who began the rigorous training finished the program successfully. He did!
Other branches of the armed forces in the United States have similar special forces. So do the armed forces of other countries.
What is “special” about these people?
They have undergone training more severe than the remainder of their branch of service.
They are assigned to unusually difficult projects.
Are there special forces in the Christian Church, or are all “saved” people marching in the same rank? Can we aspire to a higher rank? What benefit is there in moving, say from the “called” to the “chosen”; or do all Christians have the same responsibilities and privileges?
