according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, that you may obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled in his blood: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.
unto obedience: This word "unto"--which is eis, meaning "a bringing along"--is interesting. The Holy Spirit brings us along to obedience. Through the word, the gospel, He makes known to us the plan God has prepared for man’s salvation. (See John 6:44-45).