I Thessalonians 5:16–5:22 In this portion of Scripture Paul deals with attitudes. He exhorts us to:
1. Be joyful (v. 16). Joy takes the burden out of service. It does not depend on
circumstances, for in the world ... Read more
I Thessalonians 5:12–5:15 It seems that there was a problem in the Thessalonian church that was caused
by those who had stopped working, because of their belief in the nearness of the
second coming. With this in mind Paul urges the Christians to listen to those who
had positions of spiritual leadership in the church and were hard workers ... Read more
I Thessalonians 5:1–5:11 Not only were these Thessalonian believers concerned about what would happen
to their loved
ones who died before the
Lord’s
return, but they wanted to know something about when this event which Paul
had been
speaking of would occur. He tries to
show them that there are more impor … Read more
I Thessalonians 4:13–4:18 Evidently some of the believers had misunderstood Paul’s teaching concerning
the Lord’s return and because of the terrible persecution they were going
through, had concluded that they were already in the tribulation. Perhaps they
had sent an inquiry to Paul concerning this matter and he is answering their
question. He says he ... Read more
I Thessalonians 4:9–4:12 Though sexual impurity is a danger to be avoided (verses 3-8), loving other
Christians is a practice to be cultivated (verses 9-12). Christians quickly learn
that they have a special kinship with other believers that they do not have with
those outside of God’s family. You will especially notice this if you live in a family
where they ... Read more
I Thessalonians 4:1–4:8 In this chapter Paul deals with morals and conduct toward
each other. Sexual standards were very low in the Roman
Empire and in many parts of our society today they are
not any higher. These Thessalonians lived in a pagan
environment where sexual looseness was not only
practiced openly but was encouraged. Prostitution and ... Read more
I Thessalonians 3:6–3:13 Timothy met Paul in Corinth (Acts 18:5) and gave him the
good news that things were going well at Thessaloniki and
that the Christians were standing firm in spite of
persecution. He also reported that the Thessalonians had
good memories of them and desired greatly to see them
(v. 6). This brought great joy to ... Read more
I Thessalonians 3:1–3:5 The ‘wherefore” (v. 1) that opens this chapter refers back
to where Paul expressed his great love and concern for the
believers (I Thess. 2:17-20). These new believers had to
be taught and established in the faith. A key word in this
chapter is “establish” (v. 2). Paul was not only an
evangelist but he also had a pastor’s heart and so ... Read more
I Thessalonians 2:13–2:20 We must never treat the Bible as we would some other
book (v. 13). This verse communicates the idea that the
Word of God is to be taken by us. It means to welcome
eagerly. When we receive the Bible, we’re saying that we
acknowledge its authority. When we accept it, we are
allowing it into our hearts so that we can be changed ... Read more
I Thessalonians 2:9–2:12 This passage gives us a beautiful example of New
Testament follow-up. Paul shows us how to raise baby
Christians. He considered himself a “spiritual father” to the
believers at Thessaloniki. Paul, Silas and Timothy not only
told the Christians at Thessaloniki how to live, they showed
them how to live. Paul points out three of ... Read more
I Thessalonians 2:1–2:8 In today’s passage, Paul lays out what his conduct in
Thessaloniki was by contrasting it against what it was not:
Not in Vain (v. 1): Acts 17 records how Paul and Silas were
able to plant a church in Thessaloniki despite ... Read more
I Thessalonians 1:6–1:10 Despite severe suffering the Thessalonians had welcomed their
message with great joy and became imitators of Paul and Silas
(v. 6). Often a new Christian first looks to other believers as
his example, but then as he matures he realizes that Jesus
Christ is his best model (I Peter 2:21). That’s why we need to
be ... Read more
I Thessalonians 1:1–1:5 In Paul’s day letters usually started out with the person writing
the letter using their own name first and then the name of the
person or church to whom he was writing (v. 1). Paul
addresses his fellow Christians as brothers and prays that God
will be kind to them and bless them … Read more
Galatians 6:11–6:18 In closing out his letter to the Galatians Paul does not pats
them on the head and tell them he knows they meant well,
but instead he restates the issues and gives them strong
reproof. In this passage Paul presents three “marked men;
“the legalist (vv. 12-13), the Lord Jesus Christ (vv. 14-16),
and the Apostle Paul himself ... Read more
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Exhortations For Holy Living
I Thessalonians 5:16–5:22
In this portion of Scripture Paul deals with attitudes. He exhorts us to: 1. Be joyful (v. 16). Joy takes the burden out of service. It does not depend on circumstances, for in the world ... Read more
Responsibilities as Believers
I Thessalonians 5:12–5:15
It seems that there was a problem in the Thessalonian church that was caused by those who had stopped working, because of their belief in the nearness of the second coming. With this in mind Paul urges the Christians to listen to those who had positions of spiritual leadership in the church and were hard workers ... Read more
The Day of The Lord
I Thessalonians 5:1–5:11
Not only were these Thessalonian believers concerned about what would happen to their loved ones who died before the Lord’s return, but they wanted to know something about when this event which Paul had been speaking of would occur. He tries to show them that there are more impor … Read more
The Rapture of The Church
I Thessalonians 4:13–4:18
Evidently some of the believers had misunderstood Paul’s teaching concerning the Lord’s return and because of the terrible persecution they were going through, had concluded that they were already in the tribulation. Perhaps they had sent an inquiry to Paul concerning this matter and he is answering their question. He says he ... Read more
How Are You Showing Love to Others?
I Thessalonians 4:9–4:12
Though sexual impurity is a danger to be avoided (verses 3-8), loving other Christians is a practice to be cultivated (verses 9-12). Christians quickly learn that they have a special kinship with other believers that they do not have with those outside of God’s family. You will especially notice this if you live in a family where they ... Read more
A Plea For Purity
I Thessalonians 4:1–4:8
In this chapter Paul deals with morals and conduct toward each other. Sexual standards were very low in the Roman Empire and in many parts of our society today they are not any higher. These Thessalonians lived in a pagan environment where sexual looseness was not only practiced openly but was encouraged. Prostitution and ... Read more
Remember Where You Came From
I Thessalonians 3:6–3:13
Timothy met Paul in Corinth (Acts 18:5) and gave him the good news that things were going well at Thessaloniki and that the Christians were standing firm in spite of persecution. He also reported that the Thessalonians had good memories of them and desired greatly to see them (v. 6). This brought great joy to ... Read more
Paul’s Concern For The Believers
I Thessalonians 3:1–3:5
The ‘wherefore” (v. 1) that opens this chapter refers back to where Paul expressed his great love and concern for the believers (I Thess. 2:17-20). These new believers had to be taught and established in the faith. A key word in this chapter is “establish” (v. 2). Paul was not only an evangelist but he also had a pastor’s heart and so ... Read more
Persecution is Bound to Come
I Thessalonians 2:13–2:20
We must never treat the Bible as we would some other book (v. 13). This verse communicates the idea that the Word of God is to be taken by us. It means to welcome eagerly. When we receive the Bible, we’re saying that we acknowledge its authority. When we accept it, we are allowing it into our hearts so that we can be changed ... Read more
The Concerned Father
I Thessalonians 2:9–2:12
This passage gives us a beautiful example of New Testament follow-up. Paul shows us how to raise baby Christians. He considered himself a “spiritual father” to the believers at Thessaloniki. Paul, Silas and Timothy not only told the Christians at Thessaloniki how to live, they showed them how to live. Paul points out three of ... Read more
Paul’s Conduct
I Thessalonians 2:1–2:8
In today’s passage, Paul lays out what his conduct in Thessaloniki was by contrasting it against what it was not: Not in Vain (v. 1): Acts 17 records how Paul and Silas were able to plant a church in Thessaloniki despite ... Read more
An Exemplary People
I Thessalonians 1:6–1:10
Despite severe suffering the Thessalonians had welcomed their message with great joy and became imitators of Paul and Silas (v. 6). Often a new Christian first looks to other believers as his example, but then as he matures he realizes that Jesus Christ is his best model (I Peter 2:21). That’s why we need to be ... Read more
Ingredients For Growing a Christian
I Thessalonians 1:1–1:5
In Paul’s day letters usually started out with the person writing the letter using their own name first and then the name of the person or church to whom he was writing (v. 1). Paul addresses his fellow Christians as brothers and prays that God will be kind to them and bless them … Read more
Paul Glories in The Cross
Galatians 6:11–6:18
In closing out his letter to the Galatians Paul does not pats them on the head and tell them he knows they meant well, but instead he restates the issues and gives them strong reproof. In this passage Paul presents three “marked men; “the legalist (vv. 12-13), the Lord Jesus Christ (vv. 14-16), and the Apostle Paul himself ... Read more