Commentary
Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Timothy 1:9
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9 Who hath saved us , and called us with an holy calling , not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace , which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began e.
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That is, brought us into a state of Salvation, and given us a right to it.
And in order to our obtaining it hath effectually called, renewed, and sanctified us.
Not for any merits of ours.
To be obtained through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ. Which purpose of his was before the foundation of the world was laid, and therefore could not be according to our works but must be of his own grace, Eph. 1.4. Titus 3.5.
Marginal references: Rom. 9.11.; Rom. 8.28.; But from his own free love purposing and decreeing eternal Salvation to us, with the means adequate to it.; Eph. 3.11. 1 Pet: 1.20.
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