"After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever." 1 Thessalonians 4:17 The time of Paul was very close after the time of Jesus leaving the earth. The... Continue Reading →
1 Thessalonians 4:1 Live To Please God
"As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more." 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Paul commended the people of the Thessalonian church that they were living... Continue Reading →
1 Thessalonians 3:4 Ready For Persecution?
"In fact, when we were with you, we kept telling you that we would be persecuted. And it turned out that way, as you well know." 1 Thessalonians 3:4 Paul had expected to be persecuted. He knew that it was coming and had told the people it would happen. Most likely some of those people... Continue Reading →
1 Thessalonians 2:14 Who Do You Imitate?
"For you, brothers and sisters, became imitators of God's churches in Judea, which are in Christ Jesus: You suffered from your own people the same things those churches suffered from the Jews" 1 Thessalonians 2:14 The church in the city of Thessalonica was not a part of Israel. They did not have to directly deal... Continue Reading →
1 Thessalonians 2:5 No Mask
"You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed--God is our witness." 1 Thessalonians 2:5 In the workplace people are often seen trying to make the boss feel really good with their words. They will speak very highly of the boss and give him much praise. Or... Continue Reading →
