The name of the group was obtained from Jesus’ teachings on the parable at the wedding party in Mathew 22: 1- 14. Verse 14 “for many are called, but few are chosen is the focal verse from which the name emanated. The many called embrace all who hear the gospel; the whole Jewish nation and the Gentiles of every land where the gospel is preached. The chosen are those who choose to accept. So out of the great multitude of hearers of God’s holy word only a few choose to accept and walk through the narrow paths where Christ treads and because of this we count them to be favoured. Therefore, being path of chosen few that have God’s divine favour, this group was called “The Favoured Few”. All those who choose to accept the good news are considered to be part of the favoured few.
As members of the favoured few our confidence is build on 2 peter 1: 10 “Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble”. And revelation 17: 14 “These will wage war against the lamb and the lamb will overcome them, because He is lord of lords and king of kings, those who are with Him are the chosen and faithful”.
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