Election to be believed and taught

"God has from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth..." - 2 Thess. 2:13

First you have God's part in salvation; now you have man's. Some people can see only God's election, and they imply that man can do nothing about it. Others overemphasize man's part. The truth lies in both extremes. Election and human responsibility are both Bible doctrines, and it is best to believe and teach both, even if we can't understand how both can be true.

- William MacDonald, Believer's Bible Commentary