1. See verse 13. Why does Paul give thanks to God? What does Paul mean that God “chose” them? For what reason were they chosen? What is sanctification? How does it happen?

2. In Verse 14, what does Paul mean that they are called to obtain glory?

3. What traditions is Paul thinking about that they need to “hold on” to? See verse 15. What traditions might we think of that Paul is not referring to?

4. In verse 16, what is God’s motivation to save us? Also, refer to John 3:16.

5. In what way does Paul look back in time? How far? In what what way does Paul look forward in time? How far? What is happening in the present time?