The Thessalonians were concerned and shaken by the distorted teachings going on in their community. So Paul reminds them of the truth and encourages them with hope. Would you recognize false teachings? Are you secure in the truth that scripture teaches? We live in challenging times and they will intensify. How firm are you really standing?
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Paul addresses how we are to treat those in leadership over us. Do we have a hardened heart toward them? He also teaches us about our inner attitudes and walking out our life with spiritual integrity.
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What are our thoughts about death? What about Christ’s return? The Thessalonians did also and Paul addresses both questions. Let’s learn not to become spiritually lethargic. Let’s stay alert for Christ’s return! A wonderful reunion awaits us!
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All over the world we are asked to tolerate everything except Christians and their beliefs. This is what the Thessalonians were going through as well. It was in there world in their time and it is in our present world as well. These chapter divisions will help us understand persecution and how to react when opposed and how to stand up under it too. Are we ready?
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Paul understood the Thessalonian’s faith could be worn down by hostile people who were against the message of Christ. It’s the same for us in today’s world. Paul encourages us to live with faith, love, and hope!
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Let’s get a little background about the church of the Thessalonians. Paul was run out of town before the church was firmly planted. Why? Did this young church have enough faith to withstand all of the immorality that surrounded them? Jill lays the foundation of the history of how the church began.
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