God preserves His saints, of that the apostles were certain.
1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 New King James Version (NKJV)
Blessing and Admonition
23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify[a] 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 [c]holy brethren.
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
Faith is a work of God's power in you, it is not your work.
2 Thessalonians 1:10-12 New King James Version (NKJV)
10 when He comes, in that Day, to be glorified in His saints and to be admired among all those who [a]believe, because our testimony among you was believed.
11 Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power, 12 that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
And another positive mention of God work of power for us which establishes us and guards us from evil.
2 Thessalonians 3:1-3 New King James Version (NKJV)
Pray for Us
3 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you, 2 and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; for not all have faith.
3 But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.
1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 New King James Version (NKJV)
Blessing and Admonition
23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify[a] 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 [c]holy brethren.
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
Faith is a work of God's power in you, it is not your work.
2 Thessalonians 1:10-12 New King James Version (NKJV)
10 when He comes, in that Day, to be glorified in His saints and to be admired among all those who [a]believe, because our testimony among you was believed.
11 Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power, 12 that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
And another positive mention of God work of power for us which establishes us and guards us from evil.
2 Thessalonians 3:1-3 New King James Version (NKJV)
Pray for Us
3 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you, 2 and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; for not all have faith.
3 But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.
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