Thessalonians
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- Paul's 'Day of the Lord'According to The Interpreter's Bible, there are three likely scenarios that may have prompted some in Thessalonica to think that the "day of the Lord has come"...
- Reflection on 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13As Christians, we have a special responsibility to conduct ourselves in a way reflects glory to God.
- Christian Ministry CharacteristicsPaul described ministry whether it be his or a specific church. This essay looks into the book of 1 Thessalonians for such description. It is complete by no means and encourages further reflections on the scriptures.
An Exegesis on 1 Thessalonians 1: 2-10This pericope is written to express thanks and appreciation. As characteristic of all the Pauline epistles except the letter to the Galatians, thanksgiving is an indispensable constitutive element in the composition of the letter
Busybodies & FreeloadersDo you know any "busybodies"?- Prophetic Warnings for the Last Days of the Returning of Jesus ChristCollection of verses
- Integrity in Christ: A Sermon Based on 1 Thessalonians Chapter 2To be men and women of integrity, we need to live all of life to please God. Not just when we think He's looking.
- CWFI Devotional Bible Guide: Lesson Two the End of the WorldThe Nine end-time descriptions of the last world dictator; The Anti-christ will be discussed in this lesson. Pay attention to the scriptures of II Thessalonians 2:1-17. This is for the adult and sober-minded individuals.
- Seven from Ten: A Sermon Based on 1 Thessalonians Chapter 1We learn even more from a letter Paul wrote from Corinth just months after leaving the Thessalonian church. In that letter, we see what it took then and what it takes now for a church to turn the world upside down in glory of Jesus.
Commentary on 2nd ThessaloniansThe 2nd Letter to the Thessalonians begins with Paul giving thanks for the Thessalonians. In the process of doing so, he sets the stage for Chapter 2's theme of the time before the second coming.- A Brief Examination of 1 Thessalonians 1:3Ministry, if Biblically understood, can only be viewed as a privilege.
- Let Us Clarify Some Things ... a Sermon Based of 2 Thessalonians Chapter 2It is written in Proverbs, knowing the truth just might save you! When Christ returns, He returns victorious.
- Eschatological Images in St. Paul's Epistle to the ThessaloniansAn exegesis on eschatological images used in Paul's letter to the Thessalonians.
- The Bible in a Nutshell XIX: 1 Thessalonians & 2 ThessaloniansIn this series, I promise to give a thorough description of each book in the Bible in 10 sentences or less (as thorough a description as you can fit into 10 sentences-and yes I've stuffed some of the sentences until they screamed in agony, "Please, no more!")
- I Can Read You..What it's like to have a marriage when both are on the same track.
Potential StiflersInstead of snuffing out another's potential with dispiriting remarks, encourage them to use their talents and skills to serve God and make the world a better place.- Are We to Avoid Backslidden Christians?There are a variety of verses in the Bible that seem to command us to avoid fallen or backslidden Christians. Yet one verse in particular, Galatians 6:1, commands us to restore fallen Christians. What are we to do?
- Stuck in IdleA quick review of English Bible translations offers a smorgasbord of choices for translating this word: idle, loafing & freeloading are just a few.
Who Do People Say You Are?The Lord's message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia'"your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it. 1 Thessalonians 1:8
An Encouraging WordSometimes we just need a few words of encouragement to keep us moving along the narrow path.- He's Coming BackWe should receive encouragement and motivation in knowing that the Savior is coming again.
- Do Not EnterThe signs are clear For all to read. Some proceed without a care, While others fear, not wanting to bleed.
- TOTAL SUBMISSIONSome days God looks down at me, slaps himself on the forehead and says, "won't she ever get it?" I'm glad HE has a sense of humor too!
- Thanksgiving: For God's Sake Be Thankful!What scripture says about Thanksgiving, warns about ingratitude.
- An Anchor for the SoulChristians who struggle with hopelessness may need to be reminded of the hope that was secured for them by Christ, both for now and forever.
- Jesus' ReturnWill Jesus return? How and when will it be?
The Rapture - Results of the Second Coming of ChristWe are to comfort one another with the fact of the soon return of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Second Coming of ChristPreparing for the end.- Writer's LifeThis poem is about my life as a writer.
- Maintaining Proper FocusOur priorities determine our focus. Christians need to be vigilante on Who their focus is on.
- HANGING ON: A Sermon Based on 2 Thessalonians Chapter OneWe are never worthy. But by walking closely with Christ, our faith helps us to do those things that honor him and "Then the name of our Lord Jesus will be honored because of the way you live, and you will be honored along with him. "