Verse 2
2. Elect Persons selected or chosen out of the multitudes of those countries, leaving large numbers behind. There is no ground for the assumption by expositors that this election is to eternal blessedness. Not only is it without intimation in the passage, but it is distinctly stated to be unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ, which belong to this present life. Equally unfounded is the assumption that foreknowledge signifies, or implies, the divine love, or counsel, or purpose. It simply means, knowledge beforehand. See note on Romans 8:29. God’s foreknowledge always precedes election; and our apostle here teaches that the election is grounded upon it.
Father Each person of the blessed Trinity has his share in the work of salvation.
Through sanctification Separation from the world and holy consecration to God, effected by the Holy Spirit, are the means of entering the class of the elect.
Unto obedience This is one of the objects and ends of the divine choosing. Note on Romans 9:13, paragraph 5.
Sprinkling A comparison of Exodus 24:6-8 with Hebrews 9:11-14, shows that the reference is to the blood of Jesus Christ in its purifying, rather than in its expiating power. Walking in all holy obedience, the believer, trusting in the blood of the cross, realizes not only pardon, but the continual cleansing of his soul.
Grace See the forms of salutation in St. Paul. “May your peace be multiplied,” was a form frequent with the rabbies.
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