As Paul concludes His letter to the young congregation in Thessalonica, he addresses this very thing. What should the Christians there believe and how were they to determine those things?…
The church at Thessalonica was undergoing severe hardship because of their faith in Christ. Paul had been forced to leave the city shortly after preaching the gospel there and welcoming…
Last week we began to look at how Paul calls us to live together as God’s family. Specifically, we examined the way we are to respond to those who lead us,…
Living together as a family is not always easy is it? No doubt there are some of us, perhaps more than we care to admit, who entered into marriage with…
How often do you think about Christ’s return? Not just a mental acknowledgment that it will take place. But a serious contemplation of all that it means in your life.…
Please bear with me as I introduce this morning’s lesson. While it may have a depressing beginning, I promise the ending is much more uplifting. Most, if not all of…
Jesus is coming back. When I do not know. I only know that He is. The question for each of us this morning is how will we live in anticipation…
I like to listen to other people pray — especially do I like to listen to the things for which they pray. I always want to improve my own prayer…
In Paul’s letter to the brethren in Thessalonica he reveals to us that which brought him and Timothy and Silas great joy. He remembered the three short weeks which he…
There were those who sought to distract the believers in Thessalonica from the message by accusing Paul of preaching . . . a. An erroneous or deceitful message. b. To…