There is a short and simple phrase given to us by Jesus Christ that sets in motion an important foundation upon which is based our calling. That phrase describes what it means to be a called and converted Christian. That all-encompassing theme found in the true Lord's Prayer of John 17:11, 20-21 is that we may become one with God the Father and Jesus Christ. This is the end result of our calling --- SO THAT THE WORLD MAY BELIEVE THAT GOD THE FATHER SENT JESUS CHRIST (John 17:21). This sermon examines the deep meaning of what being one with God means.

W. Fred Crow

Pastor, United Church of God

Fred Crow is an elder with United Church of God; pastor of the Eureka and San Jose, California congregations. After 34 years, Fred retired from the aerospace industry in 2015. He and his wife Sue have two daughters and eight grandchildren. On the side, he wrote a newspaper column, taught scuba diving, was a published cartoonist; and he is a writer, photographer, and traveler.