On his website, Arminian Perspectives, Ben Henshaw has a questions page at which he answers questions about Arminianism and Calvinism that visitors to his site pose in the comment section of the page. Here is a question from a man named Gary followed by Ben’s answer in essence:
Question: I’m wondering how you deal with the calling of 1 Corinthians 1:23-24.
23 but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, 24 but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
The called (v24) seem to be distinct from those “called” through the general call of the preaching of Christ crucified (v23). Do you explain this by saying they are those who have been effectively called by their belief (v21. God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe)?
Answer: Here are two posts that provide strong Biblical evidence that suggests the Biblical concept of Christian “Calling” has primary reference to “Naming” rather than a summons or invitation:
