Many of God’s children are called to be obedient; called to live righteously, but few are actually chosen. In order to properly understand what Jesus meant, we must allow scripture to interpret scripture. We can do this by studying Paul’s teaching on the election of grace.
Romans 11:5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
With a proper study on the election of grace, it should be easier to understand this passage from Matthew. Not all of God’s regenerate children will be blessed to hear the gospel preached. As a result, not all will be called to obedience, but many nonetheless will. Not all those who hear the gospel preached will accept it as being the truth. As a result, not all those who hear the gospel will know how to please God as set forth under the New Covenant. An example of this can be found in Acts 10. In this story Cornelius continues to worship in accordance with the Old Testament teachings. Instead of his prayers and alms being received of God as an offering, they are received as a memorial. Cornelius was not able to worship the Father outside of Jesus Christ. Cornelius was blessed to have been sent a messenger that guided him to Peter for proper direction, but this will not be the case for all His elect.
Related passages:
Romans 11:5
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