1 Thessalonians 5:23-28
23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. 25 Brethren, pray for us. 26 Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss. 27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren. 28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. 25 Brethren, pray for us. 26 Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss. 27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren. 28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
Beyond the joy and thankfulness in our willing obedience, we find the peace of God’s grace. This comes from knowing He will complete the work He began in us, and will keep us until Christ’s return in our spirit, soul, and body. This is comforting amidst our struggles against sin and our too often failures as we follow toward His likeness being transformationally worked into us. But the hope of this peace is knowing His faithfulness in all of the promises spoken to us by His word. We know He will do this! Therefore we welcome each other as we strive together in this work for the gospel and its lasting grace in we who are called to salvation. We read and heed His word and rely on His grace to continue working for both salvation and sanctification.
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