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A Persecutor of Christians Was Made an Apostle: Colossians 1:1–2, Part 1
What we read in the apostles is not mere human wisdom, but wisdom taught by the Spirit.
3 years, 3 months ago
How Would You Summarize 2 Thessalonians? 2 Thessalonians 3:16–18, Part 2
How might you summarize Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians? In this lab, Pastor John makes an attempt.
3 years, 3 months ago
Peaceful Relations Are Precious, Not Ultimate: 2 Thessalonians 3:16–18, Part 1
Peace is precious. Peace is to be prized. But peace is not to be pursued at any cost.
3 years, 3 months ago
How Long Are We Patient with the Idle? 2 Thessalonians 3:11–16, Part 3
The aim of holy ostracism is to cause shame in a fellow believer so that they might turn and walk in the light.
3 years, 3 months ago
Five Implications of ‘Eat Your Own Bread’: 2 Thessalonians 3:11–16, Part 2
There are at least five significant implications from Paul’s command to the Thessalonian church to “eat your own bread.”
3 years, 3 months ago
As New Creatures, Eat What You Earn: 2 Thessalonians 3:11–16, Part 1
God created mankind for good works. When he makes us new in Christ, his purpose remains the same.
3 years, 3 months ago
Does ‘No Work, No Food’ Mean No Mercy? 2 Thessalonians 3:6–10, Part 3
When someone sins against us, Christians are not always called to turn the other cheek.
3 years, 3 months ago
Why Did Paul Refuse Gifts of Food? 2 Thessalonians 3:6–10, Part 2
Pastors ought to be paid for their labors, but they should never give the impression that they labor for money.
3 years, 3 months ago
Sometimes Ostracism Brings Reconciliation: 2 Thessalonians 3:6–10, Part 1
Christians must have a category for shaming other Christians so that they might repent and be reconciled.
3 years, 3 months ago
Prayer as an Answer to Prayer: 2 Thessalonians 3:1–5, Part 5
Hearts that remain firm through trials don’t depend on their own strength, but hang on the steadfastness of Christ.
3 years, 4 months ago