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Category Archives: II Thessalonians
Keep on keeping on (2 Thessalonians 3)
In these difficult times, Paul’s words really struck me. But as for you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary in doing good. (13) In these times of pandemic, in these times of of fear and anger because of all … Continue reading
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A prayer (2 Thesalonians 1:11-12)
Father, I pray that you will make me worthy of your calling. By your power fulfill my every desire to do good and my work produced by faith. I pray this so that the name of the Lord Jesus will … Continue reading
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The love of God and the endurance of Christ (II Thessalonians 3)
I wrote something similar to this post last month, but as I was writing this for my church today, and there are a few additional points, I thought I’d put it here too. All of us face trials at one … Continue reading
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Prayers that every believer needs (2 Thessalonians 1-2)
As I was reading 2 Thessalonians today, Paul’s prayers really touched me. The things that he prayed for the Thessalonians is what I need prayer for. They’re what every Christian needs prayer for. He said, We always pray for you … Continue reading
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Tagged God's love, the cross, trials
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II Thessalonians 3:16-18 — Finding peace
I couldn’t help but notice the similarity in Paul’s words in verse 16 and his words in I Thessalonians 5:23-24. In the latter, he writes, May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole … Continue reading
II Thessalonians 3:6-15 — When we discipline a brother or sister
It’s never pleasant to confront a brother or sister in Christ. Anyone who thinks it is should probably be the last person to do so. Still, there are times when it is necessary. And here Paul gives us some insight … Continue reading
II Thessalonians 3:6-13 — A hypocrite? Or an example?
Too often, Christians are called hypocrites. Too often, they are. But Paul wasn’t. Apparently, when he came to Thessalonica, he noticed from the beginning some problems with people who were lazy. It was so bad, he actually straight out laid down … Continue reading
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II Thessalonians 3:1-5 — When we’re in the midst of trial
I’ve mentioned many times that God has never promised us an easy life. Paul certainly didn’t have an easy life. He was beaten and persecuted for the sake of the gospel. He was shipwrecked and stretched beyond his ability to … Continue reading
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II Thessalonians 2 — Hope through tribulation
I’ve mentioned before that I do believe that most Christians will live to see the Antichrist and that the rapture will not happen until Jesus comes to destroy him. This passage is one reason why I think so. One argument … Continue reading
II Thessalonians 2 — Why many will perish
In chapter 1, there is a disturbing passage. Paul tells the Thessalonians, God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you…He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of … Continue reading
II Thessalonians 1 — That God may be glorified in you and you in him
Nobody likes suffering. And it’s easy to question why God allows it. But here we find some answers in Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians. As I’ve mentioned before, the Thessalonian church was started in the midst of persecution. Paul … Continue reading