The ESV Introduction to this book reads in part –This letter from the apostle Paul was probably written shortly after his first letter to the church in Thessalonica. After a few comments in greeting…… He (also) addressed two recurring problems in this church. First, they were concerned that the Lord had already returned. Paul urgedContinue reading “2 Thessalonians….Introduction and Greeting”
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Acts 4: 23-31….Their Vision is Inspirational!
When they were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them. And when they heard it, they lifted their voices together to God and said, “Sovereign Lord, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them, who through theContinue reading “Acts 4: 23-31….Their Vision is Inspirational!”
Acts 2: 1-13….Empowered!
When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they wereContinue reading “Acts 2: 1-13….Empowered!”
1 Thessalonians 2: 13-20….An example – How to respond to the gospel!
And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers. For you, brothers, became imitators of the churchesContinue reading “1 Thessalonians 2: 13-20….An example – How to respond to the gospel!”
1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10….A good example!
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastnessContinue reading “1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10….A good example!”
As I read it! 