The Gifts & Calling of God 101

In this series, Pastor Tolu Ayeni explained the unchanging nature of God’s calling as revealed in Romans 11:29 and Hosea 11:1: God not only calls us out of something, but also into something. Salvation is more than deliverance from sin—it is an invitation into purpose, identity, and service as God’s royal priesthood (Exodus 19:3–6; 1 Peter 2:9; Revelation 1:4–6).  He also explained the importance of sound, in-depth biblical teaching. Following the example of Paul in Acts 17:1-4, we will learn to reason through Scripture (Dialegomai), moving beyond surface understanding toward true persuasion. This episode demonstrates how to interpret the Bible faithfully through seven core principles: reading Scripture as connected texts, paying attention to grammar, studying original languages, tracing New Testament ideas back to the Old Testament, and learning how to rightly apply Scripture today.