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A Vision for Leading and Being Led: 1 Thessalonians 5:12–22, Part 1
In a healthy church, the elders labor, exercise authority, and admonish the members, and the members respect and esteem the elders.
3 years, 8 months ago
A Text for the Day the Doctor Says Cancer: 1 Thessalonians 5:6–11, Part 3
First Thessalonians 5:6–11 is a gravestone text. It reminds believers that wrath is not their destiny, but unending life with Christ.
3 years, 8 months ago
Drunk People Make Bad Soldiers: 1 Thessalonians 5:6–11, Part 2
Drunk people make bad soldiers and sleepy people make poor watchmen. That is why we need to remain spiritually awake and sober.
3 years, 8 months ago
Sons of the Day Stay Awake and Sober: 1 Thessalonians 5:6–11, Part 1
Power for Christian obedience lies in being reminded of our new identity in God. Who we are grounds what we ought to do.
3 years, 9 months ago
The Sons of Light Will Survive the End: 1 Thessalonians 5:1–5, Part 3
What does it mean that saints are sons of light? It means that spiritual light shines in our loves, our wills, and our works.
3 years, 9 months ago
What Is ‘the Day of the Lord’? 1 Thessalonians 5:1–5, Part 2
What is the day of the Lord? And how does this day relate to the arrival of the kingdom of God?
3 years, 9 months ago
How Is the Day of the Lord Like a Thief? 1 Thessalonians 5:1–5, Part 1
What does Paul mean when he says that the last day “will come like a thief in the night”? And how do we remain ready?
3 years, 9 months ago
Did Paul Expect to See the Second Coming? 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18, Part 4
Whether we will be alive when Christ returns is not for us to know. Rather, we ought to focus on living faithfully in the present age.
3 years, 9 months ago
Will There Be a Rapture? 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18, Part 3
Does the Bible teach that believers still on earth will experience a rapture when Jesus returns?
3 years, 9 months ago
When Will the Dead Be Raised? 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18, Part 2
The dead in Christ are not going to miss out on the spectacular return of Jesus to earth. All the saints will participate in this event together.
3 years, 9 months ago