In 1 Peter 1:2, believers are chosen to be included
in God’s family, not on the basis of what they have done or who they are, but
on the basis of God’s eternal wisdom. Sanctification is the ongoing process
whereby the Holy Spirit works in believers, making their lives holy, separated
from their old ways and to God in order to be more like Him. This verse
mentions all three members of the Trinity – God the Father, God the Son (Jesus
Christ), and God the Holy Spirit. All
members of the Trinity work to bring about our salvation. The Father chose us before we chose Him
(Ephesians 1:4). Jesus Christ the Son
died for us while we were still sinners (Romans 6:6-10). The Holy Spirit brings us the benefits of
salvation and sets us apart (sanctifies us) for God’s service (2 Thessalonians
2:13).
