As we wrap up our series in Thessalonians, we are left with some parting wisdom from Paul in 2 Thessalonians 3. We are not called to be busybodies, rather we are called to do the work God has for us.

At the end of 2 Thessalonians 2, we study the call of Paul to Stand Firm. We are to stand firm in the faith that we have received and continue to do the good works and use the good words we were given to multiply the faith in the next generation.

We continue through 2 Thessalonians chapter 2 this week. We are reminded from this passage that we need to always look to the Lord, not to the world.

As we continue through Thessalonians this week, we see Paul boasting about the church at Thessalonica at the beginning of 2 Thessalonians because of their growth in love for one another and their perseverance in faith. We see in this passage that the results of Godly obedience is Godly glory. As this world sees us […]

As we continue through 1 Thessalonians this week, we see Paul’s directions for being children of light in chapter 5.

As we continue through 1 Thessalonians this week, we see Paul’s directions for grieving at the close of chapter 4. We see in this passage that the grieving of those in Christ should be different of those grieving without Christ as we have the hope of being reunited with the Lord upon His return.

As we continue through 1 Thessalonians this week, we see Paul’s directions for sanctification in the beginning of chapter 4. We first have to understand what sanctification is, which can be summed up as constantly becoming more Holy and striving to be like Jesus. Paul uses sexual impurity to impress the importance of sanctification upon […]

As we continue through 1 Thessalonians this week, we see where Timothy reports back to Paul about the great things going on at the church in Thessalonica. After Paul hears Timothy’s follow-up on the church, he prays for them to overflow with love for one another. We can see through the example here that we […]

As we continue through 1 Thessalonians this week, we can start to see what a genuine ministry should be like. Paul likens the church in Thessalonica to the first church to accept the gospel and expresses his longing to visit again.

Richard starts us a new series through Thessalonians this week. The letter starts off with praises for the church at Thessalonica for their works, actions, and perseverance. If these are the guidelines for Paul’s thankfulness for the church in Thessalonica, would he be thankful for your faith? If not, how do we change it?