[DouglasKC]

Yes and no. At some point we have to say "I choose to follow your will, not my will God." God can sit there all day and night drawing us toward him, but as long as we resist, we resist
Does that mean you are stronger and have more power than God?

No. But there's a difference between being called and being chosen. Many are called, but few are chosen. Those chosen are the ones who heed the calling.

[drstevej]

Should not your theology retranslate as follows:

Many are called, but a few choose.

[RnMomof7]

No. But there's a difference between being called and being chosen. Many are called, but few are chosen. Those chosen are the ones who heed the calling.

Sorry Doug that makes no sense..God says I chose you BECAUSE you choose me...Just who is God in all of this...sounds alot like "ye shall be as gods " to me

[irishtenor]

But there's a difference between being called and being chosen. Many are called, but few are chosen. Those chosen are the ones who heed the calling.

It doesn't say "many are called and few chose" it says chosen. The choice is by the one that makes the call.