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 … 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 … Read more
I Thessalonians 4:9–4:10 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 e … Read more
I Thessalonians 4:11–4:12 Paul gives three principles for everyday living that should become goals for our life (v. 11):Lead a
restful life - Quiet is the
opposite of restless. Christians, in their zeal, sometimes attempt to do too many things. It is possible
to attempt so much that
we
cannot do anything … 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 pract … Read more
I Thessalonians 3:6–3:8 The Bible is not simply a book of religious ideas or good moral advice; it is the very Word of God.
It is “profitable for doctrine,
for
reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (II Timothy 3:16). Someone has said;
doctrine tells us what is right, … Read more
I Thessalonians 3:9–3:13 It is especially tragic when Christians fail to say thank you to Jesus Christ and just take for
granted what He has done for us. He
gave everything; He suffered, He bled and He died on the cross for our sins and yet as Christians,
we tend to forget. The least
we
can do is 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
(2:17-20). These new believers must be taught and established in the faith. A key word in this
chapter is establish (v. 2). Paul
was
not only … Read more
I Thessalonians 2:13–2:16 This passage can be divided into two topics:The Word of God within you (v. 13). We must never
treat the Bible as we would
some other book. 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 say … Read more
I Thessalonians 2:17–2:20 In this section of Paul’s letter he allows us to understand his heart-beat as he focuses on some of
his personal feelings and
emotional reactions. When the Word of God is within us, the enemies of God will be upon us.
This brings us to three
motivating
factors for Christian growt … Read more
I Samuel 16:14–16:23 When you are depressed how do you spell RELIEF? It seems that the Holy Spirit had left Saul and
God allowed an evil spirit to enter him and torment him (vv. 14-15). Since he could not function in
this deep depression, he asked that a musician be brought to minister to his trouble … 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 Thessalonica. Paul, Silas and Timothy
not only told the Christians at
Thessalonica how to liv … Read more
I Thessalonians 2:1–2:2 In the margin of my Bible I have chapter two outlined as follows:Be Biblical - (verses 1-4)Be Real
- (verses 5-6)Be Gracious
(verses 7-11)Be Practical - (verses 12-13)"Our coming to you” refers to Paul’s first visit to
Thessalonica (Acts 17:1-9). The
boldness with which … Read more
Recent commentaries
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 … 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 … Read more
How Are You Showing Love to Others?
I Thessalonians 4:9–4:10
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 e … Read more
Goals For Everyday Living
I Thessalonians 4:11–4:12
Paul gives three principles for everyday living that should become goals for our life (v. 11):Lead a restful life - Quiet is the opposite of restless. Christians, in their zeal, sometimes attempt to do too many things. It is possible to attempt so much that we cannot do anything … 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 pract … Read more
Remember Where You Came From
I Thessalonians 3:6–3:8
The Bible is not simply a book of religious ideas or good moral advice; it is the very Word of God. It is “profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (II Timothy 3:16). Someone has said; doctrine tells us what is right, … Read more
Prayer Changes Things
I Thessalonians 3:9–3:13
It is especially tragic when Christians fail to say thank you to Jesus Christ and just take for granted what He has done for us. He gave everything; He suffered, He bled and He died on the cross for our sins and yet as Christians, we tend to forget. The least we can do is 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 (2:17-20). These new believers must be taught and established in the faith. A key word in this chapter is establish (v. 2). Paul was not only … Read more
Persecution is Bound to Come
I Thessalonians 2:13–2:16
This passage can be divided into two topics:The Word of God within you (v. 13). We must never treat the Bible as we would some other book. 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 say … Read more
Three Motivations For Christian Growth
I Thessalonians 2:17–2:20
In this section of Paul’s letter he allows us to understand his heart-beat as he focuses on some of his personal feelings and emotional reactions. When the Word of God is within us, the enemies of God will be upon us. This brings us to three motivating factors for Christian growt … Read more
David anointed the new King
I Samuel 16:14–16:23
When you are depressed how do you spell RELIEF? It seems that the Holy Spirit had left Saul and God allowed an evil spirit to enter him and torment him (vv. 14-15). Since he could not function in this deep depression, he asked that a musician be brought to minister to his trouble … 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 Thessalonica. Paul, Silas and Timothy not only told the Christians at Thessalonica how to liv … Read more
Paul, Silas And Timothy Were Bold
I Thessalonians 2:1–2:2
In the margin of my Bible I have chapter two outlined as follows:Be Biblical - (verses 1-4)Be Real - (verses 5-6)Be Gracious (verses 7-11)Be Practical - (verses 12-13)"Our coming to you” refers to Paul’s first visit to Thessalonica (Acts 17:1-9). The boldness with which … Read more