Paul urges the Thessalonians to be committed to work. 1 Thessalonians 4: 11 Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before. 12 Then people who are not believers will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend …
When put into practice, loving one another changes us and everyone we meet. Something about being around a loving person warms the atmosphere of a conversation, a family, and any relationship. As Jesus shared His last meal with the disciples before His crucifixion, He told them how love can make a difference. John 13:34 So now …
Paul tells the Thessalonians that they should be committed to purity. God has not given us regulations to be mean but because He cares for us. He designed humans and knows our limitations and weaknesses. God created sex for procreation and to express love between a husband and wife. Sexual relationships must be limited to …
Being committed in persecution is not easy. But with the Lord’s help, we can stand strong beyond what we think is possible. In 2004, I visited Russia, where I met Pastor Alexander outside of Moscow. Earlier in his life, he had been imprisoned for handing out Christian tracts. The Lord refined his faith through this …
Who were the Thessalonians? They were part of a church that was born in persecution. Thessalonica was located in what is now central Greece. It was a major sea port on the Aegean Sea and located on a main Roman road, the Egnatian Way. Thus, it was a major trade center in the area. While …