2 Tessalonicenses 2:13-14

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2 Tessalonicenses 2:13. We are bound to give thanks alway 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: whereunto he called you by our Gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

MUCH as the heart of man rises against the doctrine of election, it must be confessed that it occurs very frequently in the Holy Scriptures; and therefore it ought not to be passed over in silence: and, if the advocates of that doctrine would be contented to state it as the Holy Scriptures state it, and to give it only that measure of prominence which it bears in the inspired writings, I cannot but think that much of the prejudice against it would subside. It is true, that nothing but deep humility of mind can ever lead a man so to acquiesce in it as to approve of it in his soul, and to adorn it in his life. But where that humility exists, as it did in the Apostle Paul, the doctrine will be most grateful to the soul, and will form a ground of most unfeigned praise to Almighty God. The Apostle is contrasting the state of the Thessalonians with that of many who should, at a future period, arise in the Church, whose presumption would know no bounds, and who, for their impiety, would be given over by God to final impenitence. Whilst those transgressors were doomed by God to everlasting misery, the Thessalonian converts were ordained to eternal life, having been from the beginning chosen of God to salvation, and having been in time called to the enjoyment of it through the ministry of that Gospel which the Apostle preached. For them therefore he gives thanks, as indeed he was bound to do, since it was a mercy that called for the devoutest praises and thanksgivings, from themselves and from all others in their behalf.
The grounds of his thanksgiving are,

I. Their election of God to the blessings of salvation—

In his thanksgiving he distinctly specifies,

1. The end to which they were elected—

[It was “salvation,” even “the salvation that was in Christ Jesus with eternal glory [Note: 2 Timóteo 2:10.].” It was not to the means of salvation merely; for many enjoyed the means of salvation, on whose behalf he could not give thanks, yea, on whose account “he had continual heaviness and sorrow in his heart:” it was to salvation itself, with all its inconceivable and everlasting blessings that they were chosen [Note: 1 Tessalonicenses 5:9.]; and this too, not merely from the beginning of the period when the Gospel was preached to them, or that they began to listen to it, but “from before the foundation of the world [Note: Efésios 1:4. 2 Timóteo 1:9.].”

From hence it appears, that there is, and ever has been, “a remnant according to the election of grace [Note: Romanos 11:5.],” unknown indeed to man, but known to God, and from all eternity given by him to his Son, to be the purchase of his blood, and the partners of his glory [Note: João 17:6; João 17:9; João 17:22; João 17:24.]

2. The means by which that end is to be attained—

[The great argument against the doctrine of election is, that if we are elect, we shall be saved, even though we live in all manner of sin; and that if we be not elect, we cannot be saved, even though we live the most holy and blameless life. But that argument, especially the former part of it, is most effectually answered; for God has ordained the means as well as the end: and he has ordained the end no otherwise than by and through the appointed means. God decreed to add fifteen years to the life of Hezekiah: but did this supersede the necessity of his subsisting by daily food? Yet the use of food is not so inseparably connected with the animal life as holiness is with the life of the soul: for Elijah lived forty days, and Moses twice forty days, without food; and God, if he had pleased, might have supported Hezekiah fifteen years without it: but he cannot save a man without holiness, because he has declared he will not; and “he cannot lie,” “he cannot deny himself:” and therefore to expect to attain salvation in any other way than that which is here ordained, is to expect from God what he has never promised, and what, so far from having ever ordained, he has ordained shall never come to pass: for “without holiness no man shall see the Lord.”

God had chosen them to salvation “through sanctification of the Spirit.” Sanctification is necessary for the enjoyment of heaven. Heaven would afford no happiness to an unsanctified soul. The presence of a holy God would inspire nothing but terror: and an unintermitted engagement in holy exercises would be an insupportable burthen to one who had no taste for them. God therefore has connected sanctification with salvation, in order that the soul on its exaltation to glory may possess a mcetness for the enjoyment of it. And, that his people may be sanctified he sends down his Holy “Spirit” into their souls; and, by the same power whereby he raised the Lord Jesus Christ from the dead, raises them from the death of sin unto the life of righteousness. Thus by transforming them into his own image, he fits them for his glory.
Further; he had chosen them to salvation “through a belief of the truth.” It is by faith, and by faith alone, that we apprehend the blessings of salvation. By faith we lay hold on the promises of God: by faith we become united to Christ: by faith we bring down from Christ all those supplies of grace which are necessary for us in this state of warfare. We should fall and perish instantly, if we were not armed with “faith, as our shield;” and “hope, as our helmet;” and “the word, as the sword,” whereby the Spirit of God enables us to inflict a deadly wound on our enemies. It was by holding fast the written word, that Jesus triumphed over Satan in the wilderness: and by a constant reliance on the word are we also to overcome him. Hence God had ordained for them, as he has for all his people, that they shall attain salvation “through belief of the truth.”
Thus are faith and holiness inseparably connected with salvation; and to them are men elected, as much as to salvation itself: so that to hope for heaven in any other way than through a perseverance in these, is an unwarrantable presumption, and will only deceive our own souls.]
Whilst the Apostle traces thus all the blessings of salvation to God’s electing love, as their true and only source, he reminds his Thessalonian converts of,

II.

Their effectual calling by his ministry to a participation of them—

It is by the word that God imparts his blessings to the souls of men—
[It is by the word that God acts. As far as his providence concurs in the salvation of men, it is only in subserviency to the word [Note: Atos 8:26; Atos 9:1.]. The word is “the rod of his strength,” by which all the wonders of his grace are wrought. Miracles gave credibility to the testimony which Christ and his Apostles bore: but it was the testimony itself, as applied by the Holy Spirit to the soul, that wrought effectually upon the hearts of men. And in all ages it is the same word, either read or preached, that is effectual to convert them to God. Hence the Apostle reminds the Thessalonians that, notwithstanding they were from eternity chosen of God to salvation, they were “called” to the possession of it through the ministry of the Gospel which he had preached unto them.]

Wherever that word is received aright, it will operate effectually to the desired end—
[Thus it had wrought on the Thessalonians: it had “turned them from idols to serve the living God [Note: 1 Tessalonicenses 1:5; 1 Tessalonicenses 1:9.].” And thus it will work on all who cordially embrace it [Note: Colossenses 1:6.]. “It is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword [Note: Hebreus 4:12.].” “It is mighty to the pulling down of all the strong-holds of sin and Satan [Note: 2 Coríntios 10:4.].” “It invariably accomplishes that which God has pleased, and prospers in the thing whereunto he has sent it [Note: Isaías 55:10.].” It is the instrument whereby God fulfils his eternal counsels in the conversion of men. When the time fixed by him for the bringing home of his wandering sheep is arrived, “he apprehends them” by his word [Note: Filipenses 3:12.], and brings them home with power to his fold, constraining them by his grace, and “making them willing in the day of his power [Note: Salmos 110:3.].” This is his invariable process towards them: “Whom he has predestinated, those he first calls, and then justifies, and then glorifies [Note: Romanos 8:30.]:” he brings them not to the profession of the Gospel merely, but “to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ [Note: Text.].”]

Address—
1.

Those who have never yet obeyed “the Gospel call”—

[Who these are may be easily ascertained: they have been “called” to a “belief of the truth,” even such a belief as should lead them to rely entirely upon the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation; “and to the sanctification of the Spirit,” even such a sanctification as should progressively transform them into the Divine image in righteousness and true holiness — — — and, if you have not these marks upon you — — — you are the persons whom I now address.
Say not ye, ‘I am not of God’s elect, and therefore I cannot help myself.’ No; ye shall not thus cast the blame of your condemnation upon God. Who has told you, that you are not of God’s elect? Who has searched the book of God’s decrees, or been told by God that your name is not inserted there? Then you have no right whatever to conclude that you are not elect of God, or to make his supposed decrees any excuse for continuance in sin. On the contrary, I am authorized by Almighty God to declare, that “he is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance and live [Note: 2 Pedro 3:9.].” “He would have all men to be saved, and to come to the knowledge of the truth [Note: 1 Timóteo 2:4.].” He even confirms this truth with an oath: “As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of a sinner, but rather that he turn from his wickedness and live. Turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel [Note: Ezequiel 33:11.]” The truth is, as our Lord informs us; “Ye will not come unto me,” saith he, “that ye might have life.” “Him that should come unto me I would in no wise cast out.” Know ye then that the fault is yours, and not God’s. Our Lord complains over you, “How often would I have gathered you, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, but ye would not!” Yes; whatever excuses you may now make from the doctrine of election, your mouths shall be stopped in the day of judgment: “I would, but ye would not.” Do not reply, that, till God has given you his grace, you cannot come to Christ: for, if you would only attempt in faith to stretch out your withered hand, in the very attempt he would enable you to do it [Note: Mateus 12:13.]. Now then, in the name of Almighty God, I call you to him, and invite you to receive freely at his hands all the blessings of salvation [Note: Isaías 55:1.] — — — And, if ye will not obey the call, your blood shall be upon your own heads.]

2. Those who through grace have obeyed the call—

[Remember, brethren, “who it is that hath made you to differ [Note: 1 Coríntios 4:7.].” Ye are “beloved of the Lord.” “Ye have not chosen him; but he has chosen you, and ordained you that you should go and bring forth fruit; and that your fruit should remain [Note: João 15:16.].” “Ye love him because he first loved you [Note: 1 João 4:19.]:” “He loved you with an everlasting love; and therefore with loving-kindness hath he drawn you [Note: Jeremias 31:3.].” “He loved you,” not for any good that he either saw, or foresaw, in you; but simply of his own will, “because he would love you [Note: Deuteronômio 7:7.].” Say then, whether ye have not reason to thank your God; or rather, whether your every breath should not be an effusion of praise?

But forget not that the path by which alone you can arrive at your desired home is that of faith and holiness. This is the king’s “highway [Note: Isaías 35:8.],” by a patient continuance in which you are to “obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.” “Hold last then the faith without wavering;” and pray constantly to God for fresh “supplies of his Spirit,” that you may be sanctified throughout, and “be changed into his image from grace to grace, and from glory to glory.” Meditate deeply and continually on his word, and treasure it up in your hearts, that you may be “sanctified by the truth [Note: João 17:17.]:” and ever remember, that to the very last it is by the word that the Lord Jesus Christ will perfect his good work within you [Note: Efésios 5:25.]. Thus, whilst “those who loved unrighteousness, and were therefore given over to a delusion to believe a lie,” are left to the “damnation” which their own sins have merited [Note: ver. 10–12.], you shall have all the purposes of God’s electing love completed in you, and shall spend an eternity in singing praises “to Him who loved you, and washed you from your sins in his own blood, and hath made you kings and priests unto your God for ever and ever [Note: Apocalipse 1:5.].”]

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