Category: Biblical Reflections

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

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

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

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

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

1 Thessalonians 3:1–5 (NKJV) 1 Therefore, when we could no longer endure it, we thought it good to be left in Athens alone, 2 and sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith, 3 that no one should be … Continue reading Pastoral Care

1 Thessalonians 2:13–20 (NKJV) 13 For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe. 14 For you, … Continue reading Thankful for Your Faith and Friendship

1 Thessalonians 2:1–12 (NKJV) 1 For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But even after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict. 3 For our exhortation … Continue reading Motives

1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 (NKJV) 1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy,To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.I Thessalonians 1:1 Paul greets the Thessalonians with his normal greeting of grace a peace from the Father and the … Continue reading Thankful Greetings