2Th 2:13-14 | MHM | STEP | Chosen for Salvation This section encourages the Thessalonian believers after Paul’s warning about a coming apostasy and the “man of sin.” Paul assures them that God has chosen them for salvation and called them to share in Christ’s glory. He reminds them that God’s election and calling are the reasons for their steadfastness, and urges them to hold firmly to the true teachings they have received. v. 13 : Paul says, “But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth” (2 Thessalonians 2:13 ). He encourages the Thessalonians by reminding them that God loved them and chose them for salvation before time began (Ephesians 1:4 ). This salvation comes through the Holy Spirit making them holy and through their faith in the truth. Paul wants them to know that even if many fall away, God will keep those who truly believe and are changed by His Spirit.

‏ 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

Chosen for Salvation

This section encourages the Thessalonian believers after Paul’s warning about a coming apostasy and the “man of sin.” Paul assures them that God has chosen them for salvation and called them to share in Christ’s glory. He reminds them that God’s election and calling are the reasons for their steadfastness, and urges them to hold firmly to the true teachings they have received.

v. 13: Paul says, “But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth”(2 Thessalonians 2:13 ^a). He encourages the Thessalonians by reminding them that God loved them and chose them for salvation before time began (Ephesians 1:4 ^b). This salvation comes through the Holy Spirit making them holy and through their faith in the truth. Paul wants them to know that even if many fall away, God will keep those who truly believe and are changed by His Spirit.

v. 14: Paul continues, “Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ”(2 Thessalonians 2:14 ^c). God called them through the good news that Paul preached, and the purpose of this call is that they would share in the glory of Jesus. This means believers are not only saved from sin, but are also promised a future with Christ in His glory.