I found every relevant verse and a few others in the NT where 'call' is used regarding His calling of us who believe which actually has saved us. So then this calling accomplished His purpose for believers.
Do you think all people are called or do these scriptures teach only some are called?
Many of these verses are concentrated in the apostolic writings to the various churches, which makes sense seeing the churches are made up of saved persons.
They are all clear to me, but several stand out especially clearly to be understood, like this one.
Hebrews 9:15
And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.
This defines that those who are called, are those who do receive eternal salvation, an inheritance from God.
Mark 3:13
[ The Twelve Apostles ] And He went up on the mountain and called to Him those He Himself wanted. And they came to Him.
John 10:3
To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
Acts 2:21
And it shall come to pass That whoever calls on the name of the Lord Shall be saved.’
Acts 2:39
For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.”
Acts 11:9
But the voice answered me again from heaven, ‘What God has cleansed you must not call common.’
Acts 13:2
As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
Acts 15:17
So that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord, Even all the Gentiles who are called by My name, Says the Lord who does all these things.’
Romans 1:1
[ Greeting ] Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God
Romans 1:6
among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ;
Romans 1:7
To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 4:17
(as it is written, “I have made you a father of many nations”) in the presence of Him whom he believed—God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did;
Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:30
Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.
Romans 9:7
nor are they all children (of God) because they are the seed of Abraham; but, “In Isaac your seed shall be called.”, that is called of God according to His promise, meaning they will be of those saved since they are of God's family having the faith of Abraham, by design of God they're what they are.
Romans 9:11
(for the children not yet being born, nor having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works but of Him who calls),
Romans 9:24
even us whom He called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?
Romans 9:25
As He says also in Hosea: “I will call them My people, who were not My people, And her beloved, who was not beloved.”
Romans 9:26
“And it shall come to pass in the place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ There they shall be called sons of the living God.”
Romans 10:12
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him.
Romans 10:13
For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Romans 11:29
For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.
1 Corinthians 1:1
[ Greeting ] Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,
1 Corinthians 1:2
To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:
1 Corinthians 1:9
God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
1 Corinthians 1:24
but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
1 Corinthians 1:26
[ Glory Only in the Lord ] For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called.
1 Corinthians 7:17
[ Live as You Are Called ] But as God has distributed to each one, as the Lord has called each one, so let him walk. And so I ordain in all the churches.
1 Corinthians 7:18
Was anyone called while circumcised? Let him not become uncircumcised. Was anyone called while uncircumcised? Let him not be circumcised.
1 Corinthians 7:20
Let each one remain in the same calling in which he was called.
1 Corinthians 7:21
Were you called while a slave? Do not be concerned about it; but if you can be made free, rather use it.
1 Corinthians 7:22
For he who is called in the Lord while a slave is the Lord’s freedman. Likewise he who is called while free is Christ’s slave.
1 Corinthians 7:24
Brethren, let each one remain with God in that state in which he was called.
Galatians 1:6
[ Only One Gospel ] I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel,
Galatians 1:15
But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb and called me through His grace,
Galatians 5:8
This persuasion does not come from Him who calls you.
Galatians 5:13
For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not useliberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
Ephesians 1:18
the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
Ephesians 4:1
[ Walk in Unity ] I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,
Ephesians 4:4
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling;
Philippians 3:14
I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 3:15
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
Colossians 4:11
and Jesus who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are of the circumcision; they have proved to be a comfort to me.
1 Thessalonians 2:12
that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
1 Thessalonians 4:7
For God did not call us to uncleanness, but in holiness.
1 Thessalonians 5:24
He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.
2 Thessalonians 1:11
Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of Hisgoodness and the work of faith with power,
2 Thessalonians 2:14
to which He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 6:12
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
2 Timothy 1:9
who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began,
Hebrews 2:11
For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctifiedare all of one, for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Hebrews 3:1
[ The Son Was Faithful ] Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus,
Hebrews 5:4
And no man takes this honor to himself, but he who is called by God, just as Aaron was.
Hebrews 5:10
called by God as High Priest “according to the order of Melchizedek,”
Hebrews 9:15
And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.
Hebrews 11:8
[ Faithful Abraham ] By faith Abraham obeyed when he wascalled to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.
Hebrews 11:18
of whom it was said, “In Isaac your seed shall be called,”
James 2:7
Do they not blaspheme that noble name by which you are called?
James 2:23
And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” And he wascalled the friend of God.
1 Peter 1:15
but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all yourconduct,
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
1 Peter 2:21
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:
1 Peter 3:9
not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 5:10
But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
2 Peter 1:3
as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue,
2 Peter 1:10
Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble;
1 John 3:1
Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.
3 John 1:10
Therefore, if I come, I will call to mind his deeds which he does, prating against us with malicious words. And not content with that, he himself does not receive the brethren, and forbids those who wish to, putting them out of the church.
Jude 1:1
[ Greeting to the Called ] Jude, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, To those who are called, sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ:
Revelation 17:14
These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful.”
Revelation 19:9
Then he said to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!’” And he said to me, “These are the true sayings of God.”
Revelation 19:11
[ Christ on a White Horse ] Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war.
Revelation 19:13
He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God.
Do you think all people are called or do these scriptures teach only some are called?
Many of these verses are concentrated in the apostolic writings to the various churches, which makes sense seeing the churches are made up of saved persons.
They are all clear to me, but several stand out especially clearly to be understood, like this one.
Hebrews 9:15
And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.
This defines that those who are called, are those who do receive eternal salvation, an inheritance from God.
Mark 3:13
[ The Twelve Apostles ] And He went up on the mountain and called to Him those He Himself wanted. And they came to Him.
John 10:3
To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
Acts 2:21
And it shall come to pass That whoever calls on the name of the Lord Shall be saved.’
Acts 2:39
For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.”
Acts 11:9
But the voice answered me again from heaven, ‘What God has cleansed you must not call common.’
Acts 13:2
As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
Acts 15:17
So that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord, Even all the Gentiles who are called by My name, Says the Lord who does all these things.’
Romans 1:1
[ Greeting ] Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God
Romans 1:6
among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ;
Romans 1:7
To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 4:17
(as it is written, “I have made you a father of many nations”) in the presence of Him whom he believed—God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did;
Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:30
Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.
Romans 9:7
nor are they all children (of God) because they are the seed of Abraham; but, “In Isaac your seed shall be called.”, that is called of God according to His promise, meaning they will be of those saved since they are of God's family having the faith of Abraham, by design of God they're what they are.
Romans 9:11
(for the children not yet being born, nor having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works but of Him who calls),
Romans 9:24
even us whom He called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?
Romans 9:25
As He says also in Hosea: “I will call them My people, who were not My people, And her beloved, who was not beloved.”
Romans 9:26
“And it shall come to pass in the place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ There they shall be called sons of the living God.”
Romans 10:12
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him.
Romans 10:13
For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Romans 11:29
For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.
1 Corinthians 1:1
[ Greeting ] Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,
1 Corinthians 1:2
To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:
1 Corinthians 1:9
God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
1 Corinthians 1:24
but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
1 Corinthians 1:26
[ Glory Only in the Lord ] For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called.
1 Corinthians 7:17
[ Live as You Are Called ] But as God has distributed to each one, as the Lord has called each one, so let him walk. And so I ordain in all the churches.
1 Corinthians 7:18
Was anyone called while circumcised? Let him not become uncircumcised. Was anyone called while uncircumcised? Let him not be circumcised.
1 Corinthians 7:20
Let each one remain in the same calling in which he was called.
1 Corinthians 7:21
Were you called while a slave? Do not be concerned about it; but if you can be made free, rather use it.
1 Corinthians 7:22
For he who is called in the Lord while a slave is the Lord’s freedman. Likewise he who is called while free is Christ’s slave.
1 Corinthians 7:24
Brethren, let each one remain with God in that state in which he was called.
Galatians 1:6
[ Only One Gospel ] I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel,
Galatians 1:15
But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb and called me through His grace,
Galatians 5:8
This persuasion does not come from Him who calls you.
Galatians 5:13
For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not useliberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
Ephesians 1:18
the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
Ephesians 4:1
[ Walk in Unity ] I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,
Ephesians 4:4
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling;
Philippians 3:14
I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 3:15
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
Colossians 4:11
and Jesus who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are of the circumcision; they have proved to be a comfort to me.
1 Thessalonians 2:12
that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
1 Thessalonians 4:7
For God did not call us to uncleanness, but in holiness.
1 Thessalonians 5:24
He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.
2 Thessalonians 1:11
Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of Hisgoodness and the work of faith with power,
2 Thessalonians 2:14
to which He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 6:12
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
2 Timothy 1:9
who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began,
Hebrews 2:11
For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctifiedare all of one, for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Hebrews 3:1
[ The Son Was Faithful ] Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus,
Hebrews 5:4
And no man takes this honor to himself, but he who is called by God, just as Aaron was.
Hebrews 5:10
called by God as High Priest “according to the order of Melchizedek,”
Hebrews 9:15
And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.
Hebrews 11:8
[ Faithful Abraham ] By faith Abraham obeyed when he wascalled to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.
Hebrews 11:18
of whom it was said, “In Isaac your seed shall be called,”
James 2:7
Do they not blaspheme that noble name by which you are called?
James 2:23
And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” And he wascalled the friend of God.
1 Peter 1:15
but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all yourconduct,
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
1 Peter 2:21
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:
1 Peter 3:9
not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 5:10
But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
2 Peter 1:3
as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue,
2 Peter 1:10
Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble;
1 John 3:1
Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.
3 John 1:10
Therefore, if I come, I will call to mind his deeds which he does, prating against us with malicious words. And not content with that, he himself does not receive the brethren, and forbids those who wish to, putting them out of the church.
Jude 1:1
[ Greeting to the Called ] Jude, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, To those who are called, sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ:
Revelation 17:14
These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful.”
Revelation 19:9
Then he said to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!’” And he said to me, “These are the true sayings of God.”
Revelation 19:11
[ Christ on a White Horse ] Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war.
Revelation 19:13
He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God.
