1 THESSALONIANS—NOTE ON 1 Thessalonians 1:4 brothers loved by God. God’s love is the ultimate reason for their election (Ephesians 1:4; compare Romans 1:7). Chosen (literally, “elected”) refers to God’s sovereign act of appointing people for eternal life (see notes on Eph. 1:4; 1:5; 1:11). Because of his experience of fellowship with them, Paul is confident the Thessalonians are among the chosen (see 1 Thessalonians 1:5 and note). Therefore he can reassure them that they are forever secure.

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