According to what does God call believers—their works or His purposes and grace?
God calls believers not according to their works, but according to His own purposes, which are completely wrapped up in His grace. Their calling rests on His purpose and grace rather than human effort or merit. Scripture presents this calling as grounded in God's purpose, not human deeds.
Les explains that believers were called not according to their works, but according to His purposes, which are completely wrapped up in the grace of God. Returning to Ephesians chapter 1, he notes that believers were predestined according to the purpose of Him who worketh all things according to the counsel of His own will, all under the control of the power of God. The purpose is that we should be to the praise of His glory. He also references Hebrews' sacrifice of praise, the work of lips, as what God is looking for.
Why did God call us—according to our works or according to His purpose and grace?
God did not call believers according to their works. He called them according to His own purpose, which is completely wrapped up in His grace. That purpose is under the control of God's power, working all things according to the counsel of His own will.
Why did God call believers — was it because of their works?
God called believers not because of their works, but according to His own purpose, which is completely wrapped up in His grace. Their calling rests on His will and purpose, not human effort or merit, and it is designed to bring praise to His glory.