Word
of God
Man
does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth from
the mouth of God
Matthew
4:4
The
First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Thessalonians 5:24
Study
notes by Matthew Henry and John Gill
Edited/Prefaced
by Doktor Riktor Von Zhades
24
Faithful is he which calleth you, which will also do it.
Brethren:
We
are called by God to be His elect. In Hebrews chapter three we read
how Moses was faithful to all his house, and all that God had
appointed him to accomplish. Therefore it stands to reason that much
more so is our High Priest and Redeemer Christ Jesus, whose name is
higher, than that of Moses, that He would be faithful to all His
house, that is to say, we His Church.
Likewise
recall in the Gospel of John that Christ prays for us, yea,
intercedes for us to the Father. Again we are His brethren and He is
not ashamed to call us as such, and we should not be ashamed of His
Gospel.
With
the above in mind let us henceforth remain steadfast in our faith, as
He remains steadfast as our intercessor and mediator. - Dr. R.V.Z
“The
kindness and love of God had appeared to them in calling them to the
knowledge of his truth, and the faithfulness of God was their
security that they should persevere to the end; and therefore, the
apostle assures them, God would do what he desired; he would effect
what he had promised; he would accomplish all the good pleasure of
his goodness towards them. Note, Our fidelity to God depends upon his
faithfulness to us.” Matthew Henry - Theologian
“Two
things the apostle mentions as the ground of confidence that the
above petition, would be heard and answered; that is, that God would
wholly sanctify them, and preserve the whole of them blameless to the
coming of Christ; and they are the faithfulness of God, and the
effectual calling of his saints. God is faithful to his word, his
covenant and promises; he has promised to sanctify and cleanse his
people from all their sins, and to preserve them safe to his kingdom
and glory; agreeably the Arabic version renders this last clause,
"and will execute his promise": and the effectual calling
is a sure pledge of glorification; whom God calls he justifies and
glorifies; as sure as he gives grace, he will give glory; and whom he
calls to his eternal glory, he will make perfect, stablish,
strengthen, and settle” - John Gill - Theologian
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