2 Thessalonians 2:13–17 (NKJV) 13 But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth, 14 to which He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of … Continue reading Stand Fast
The Coming of Christ
2 Thessalonians 2:1–12 (NKJV) 1 Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, 2 not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ had come. 3 Let … Continue reading The Coming of Christ
Praise From a Father in the Lord
2 Thessalonians 1:1–12 (NKJV) 1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy,To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.2 Thessalonians 1:1-2 In the opening to this second letter to the Thessalonians, Paul identifies his fellow writers, Silvanus and … Continue reading Praise From a Father in the Lord
Sanctify, Preserve, Do
1 Thessalonians 5:23–28 (NKJV) 23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.25 Brethren, pray for us.26 Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.27 I charge … Continue reading Sanctify, Preserve, Do
The Will of God
1 Thessalonians 5:12–22 (NKJV) 12 And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves.14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, … Continue reading The Will of God
God Raised His Hand
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15th, 10:30 AM SERVICE 1 It came to pass in the seventh year, in the fifth month, on the tenth day of the month, that certain of the elders of Israel came to inquire of the Lord, and sat before me. 2 Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 3 “Son of … Continue reading God Raised His Hand
A Thief in the Night
1 Thessalonians 5:1–11 (NKJV) 5 But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. 2 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. 3 For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, … Continue reading A Thief in the Night
Live in Light of the Resurrection
1 Thessalonians 4:9–18 (NKJV) 9 But concerning brotherly love you have no need that I should write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another; 10 and indeed you do so toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia. But we urge you, brethren, that you increase more and more; 11 that … Continue reading Live in Light of the Resurrection
Walking to Please God
1 Thessalonians 4:1–8 (NKJV) 1 Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God; 2 for you know what commandments we gave you through the Lord Jesus.3 For this is the will of … Continue reading Walking to Please God
Comfort, Love, Holiness
1 Thessalonians 3:6–13 (NKJV) Paul addresses the situation in his life and the life of the Thessalonians after Timothy's visit to the church. Paul outlines three basic hopes or goals for his ministry team and for the church in Thessalonica. He has comfort from Timothy's report, and longs for the church to exhibit Christian love … Continue reading Comfort, Love, Holiness
Devoted To You 