Firstfruits

2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 (ESV)

Stand Firm

13 But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. 14 To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Jesus is the firstfruits of those raised that are fallen asleep. 1Cor 15:20 The bride of Christ is chosen as the firstfruits of those to be saved, “through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. We who have answered the call of His gospel will obtain “the glory of our Lord”, for we will be like Him. 1John 3:2