58. Therefore. In view of the glorious truth that has been revealed concerning the resurrection, believers are exhorted to resists every effort that may be made by the agents of Satan to undermine their faith in Christ.

My beloved brethren. Paul demonstrated in his life the truth that the disciples of Jesus will love one another (see John 13:34, 35). This love is manifest in their willingness to suffer for one another (see Gal. 4:19; Col. 1:24; 2:1, 2; 1 Thess. 2:8, 9; 3:7, 8).

Stedfast, unmoveable. Believers are urged to remain firm in their faith, allowing nothing to disturb them. This appeal to rocklike stability is reinforced by the grand truth of the resurrection so ably expounded by the apostle in this chapter. In the light of such wonderful assurances for the future, believers should not be influenced by the manifold temptations of the devil, whether to indulge the flesh or, through the avenue of worldly philosophy, to turn from the certain facts of the gospel. No person or thing is to be permitted to shake the believer from the foundation of his faith and hope.

Abounding. The great incentive to continual activity in the cause of truth is the positive assurance that such efforts will not be in vain in the Lord, but will result in the salvation of souls and the advancement of the glory of God (see Ps. 126:6; Eccl. 11:6; Isa. 55:11; 1 Cor. 3:8, 9).Nichol, Francis D., The Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary, (Washington, D.C.: Review and Herald Publishing Association) 1978.