Salvation the Result of the Pleasure of God's Goodness and His Power
2 Thessalonians 1:11
Why also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of his goodness…


I. IT FLOWS FROM THE PLEASURE OF GOD'S GOODNESS. In the whole course of our salvation this is to be observed:

1. The coming of Christ (Luke 2:14).

2. The covenant of grace (Colossians 1:19, 20).

3. The ministry (1 Corinthians 1:21).

4. The grace to embrace the covenant offered (Matthew 11:26).

5. The blessings of the covenant.

(1)  By the way (Deuteronomy 33:16),

(2)  at the end of the journey (Luke 12:32).

II. IT IS ACCOMPLISHED BY HIS ALMIGHTY POWER. The power of God is necessary —

1. To bring us into a state of grace. Nothing but it can overcome man's obstinacy and change his heart (Job 14:4). The work is called a "new creation" (2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:10; Ephesians 4:24), and creation is a work of omnipotence, whether physical or spiritual.

2. To maintain us in a state of grace. Here consider —

(1) The necessity of God's power (1 Peter 1:5). None but this Almighty Guardian can keep and preserve us by the way, that we may come safe to our journey's end (Acts 17:28; Hebrews 13:21). Remember the adversaries (Galatians 5:17; 1 Peter 5:8); but remember the assurance (Matthew 19:26).

(2) The sufficiency of this power (Jude 1:24).

(a)  To enable for all duties (Philippians 4:18; Ephesians 3:16).

(b)  To support in all trials (Deuteronomy 33:22).

(c)  To resist all temptations (1 John 4:4; Ephesians 6:10).

(T. Manton, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power:

WEB: To this end we also pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire of goodness and work of faith, with power;




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