“when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.” 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8 ESV Reflection: what does Jesus coming and God’s judgment look like? In the end of […]
“Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Thessalonians 5:23 ESV Reflection: which offers us more of a blessing – an encouragement or a correction? Not sure what you think about this,
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“So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober.” 1 Thessalonians 5:6 ESV Reflection: why all the warnings in the Bible to keep “awake”? The beginning of chapter 5, we again find several words in Paul’s writing that have multiple meanings. But, it is not as if
“Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.” 1 Thessalonians 4:17 ESV Reflection: when the Lord says He will appear “in the clouds”, what comes to mind? If we
“For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness. Therefore whoever disregards this, disregards not man but God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you.” 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8 ESV Reflection: how can we experience the nearness of the kingdom of heaven? Across the world, many Christians are commemorating the events of Pentecost. At
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“so that He may strengthen and establish your hearts without blame in holiness in the sight of our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints (God’s people).” 1 Thessalonians 3:13 AMP Reflection: how would you describe a “purified heart”? It is hard to know our strength. Most of
“For this reason, when I could bear it no longer, I sent to learn about your faith, for fear that somehow the tempter had tempted you and our labor would be in vain.” 1 Thessalonians 3:5 ESV Reflection: how can our faith in Christ be challenged? It can be real hard to figure out and
“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.” 1 Thessalonians 2:13 ESV Reflection: how can we
“For you know how, like a father with his children, we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.” 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 ESV Reflection: is salvation a current or a future thing? If current, what are
“For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness. Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ.” 1 Thessalonians 2:5-6 ESV. Reflection: why do people flock to some churches while
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