2 Thessalonians 2:13

Where it is preached

1. A Body of Divinity · Thomas Watson

   Sanctification cites 2 Thess 2:13

   …to acceptation. (6.) Without sanctification we can show no sign of our election. 2 Thess 2:13. Election is the cause of our salvation, sanctification is our evidence. Sanctification…

2. Communion with God · John Owen

   Of the peculiar and distinct communion which the saints have with the Father cites 2 Thess. ii. 13

   …him, being laid down as the cause of sending his Son. So Rom. ix. 11, 12; Eph. i. 4, 5; 2 Thess. ii. 13, 14; 1 John iv. 8, 9. (2.) John xiv. 23, there is mention of that other kind of love…

3. The Holy Spirit, or Power from on High · A. B. Simpson

   The Holy Spirit in Thessalonians cites 2 Thessalonians 2:13

   …chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth." 2 Thessalonians 2:13. "Quench not the Spirit." 1 Thessalonians 5:19. The first three of these four passages…

4. Communion with God · John Owen

   How the saints hold communion with Christ as to their acceptation with God cites 2 Thess. ii. 13

   …chooses us to salvation, through sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the truth,” 2 Thess. ii. 13. This the Father designed as the first and immediate end of electing love; and proposes…

5. The Fundamental Doctrines of the Christian Faith · R. A. Torrey

   Sanctification cites 2 Thess. 2:13

   …God. 3. The third part of the answer to the question, how men are sanctified, is found in 2 Thess. 2:13 and in other passages, "But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren…

6. All Things for Good · Thomas Watson

   Concerning God’s purpose cites 2 Thess. ii. 13

   …by making our calling sure. “God hath chosen you to salvation through sanctification” (2 Thess. ii. 13). By the stream, we come at last to the fountain. If we find the stream of sanctification…

7. The Ten Commandments · Thomas Watson

   2.2 The Second Commandment cites 2 Thess 2: 13

   …are sanctified, we are elected. ‘God has chosen you to salvation through sanctification.’ 2 Thess 2: 13. This prepares for happiness, as the seed prepares for harvest. When the virgins had been…

8. Holy in Christ · Andrew Murray

   The Holy Spirit cites 2 Thess. ii. 13

   …‘God chose you to salvation in sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the truth.’—2 Thess. ii. 13. (See 1 Pet. i. 2.) It has sometimes been said, that while the Holiness of God stands out…

9. Institutes of the Christian Religion · John Calvin

   Book 3, Chapter 1 — The Benefits of Christ Made Available to Us by the Secret Operation of the Spirit cites 2 Thess. 2:13

   …chosen you to salvation, through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth,” (2 Thess. 2:13); by this passage briefly reminding us, that faith itself is produced only by the Spirit.…

10. Holiness · J. C. Ryle

    Sanctification cites 2 Thess. ii. 13

    …of the Thessalonian believers, he says, “I know your election of God.” (1 Peter i. 2; 2 Thess. ii. 13; Rom. viii. 29; Eph. i. 4; 1 Thess. i. 3, 4.) He that boasts of being one of God’s elect…

11. A Body of Divinity · Thomas Watson

    The Scriptures cites 2 Thess 2:13

    …therefore sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the truth, are put together. 2 Thess 2:13. If the word written be not believed, it is like writing on water, which makes no…

12. A Body of Divinity · Thomas Watson

    Effectual Calling cites 2 Thess 2:13

    …earnest and pledge of glory. ‘God has chosen you to salvation, through sanctification.’ 2 Thess 2:13. We may read God’s predestinating love in the work of grace in our heart. Use four: Let…

13. Old Paths · J. C. Ryle

    The Holy Ghost cites 2 Thess. ii. 13

    …(John vi. 63; iii. 8; xvi. 9, 10; Eph. iv. 30; 1 Cor. vi. 19; Rom. viii. 15, 16, 26; 2 Thess. ii. 13; Rom. v. 5; xv. 13; Gal. v. 5, 2.5; Rom. viii. 1, 13.) I may not tarry longer on this…

14. Old Paths · J. C. Ryle

    Having the Spirit cites 2 Thess. ii. 13

    …“through sanctification of the Spirit,” as well as “belief, of the truth.” (Titus iii. 5; 2 Thess. ii. 13.) Let this also be written down on the tablet of your memory. No entrance into heaven…

15. Old Paths · J. C. Ryle

    Election cites 2 Thess. ii. 13

    …chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth.” (2 Thess. ii. 13.) Hear what St. Peter says:—“Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father…

16. Old Paths · J. C. Ryle

    Perseverance cites 2 Thess. ii. 13

    …chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the truth.” (2 Thess. ii. 13.) “The vessels of mercy, which He had afore prepared unto glory.” (Rom. ix. 23.) “The…