[:en]THE MAN OF LAWLESSNESS (vs. 1-12) Paul warned the Thessalonians not to believe in some propheies from those that say that the day of the Lord has come. Do not be deceived, for that day will not come until the Anti-Christ is revealed. Satan will display all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders through… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Thessalonians 2[:]
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[:en]Thoughts from 2 Thessalonians 1[:]
[:en]Paul, Silas and Timothy were together when Paul wrote this letter to the Thessalonians. THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER (vs. 3-12) Paul thanked God for their growing faith and increasing love. They had great perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and threats they were undergoing. He assured them that “God is just”. He will pay back… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Thessalonians 1[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 5[:]
[:en]The Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. No one knows exactly the date of Christ’s return. So, do not be mislead by anyone who claims to know it. We should be prepared and be ready at all times to meet the Lord. Be alert and self-controlled, putting on faith… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 5[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 4[:]
[:en]LIVING TO PLEASE GOD (vs. 1-12) Instructions on how to live: Be sanctified. Avoid sexual immorality and live a holy life (v. 3) Love all the brothers more and more (V. 10) Lead a quiet life by minding your own business (v. 11) Work with your hands and do not depend on anybody (v. 12)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 4[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 3[:]
[:en]Paul sent Timothy to strengthen and encourage the Thessalonians in their faith during their trials. He was afraid that Satan’s power may affect their spiritual and physical world. TIMOTHY’S ENCOURAGING REPORT (vs. 6-13) When Timothy returned, he brought good news about their faith and love. The Thessalonians had pleasant memories of them and they were… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 3[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 2[:]
[:en]PAUL’S MINISTRY IN THESSALONICA (vs. 1-16) Paul and his companion had been imprisoned in Philippi prior to coming to Thessalonica. But it did not hinder them from preaching the Good News. Their preaching demonstraded sincerity of his motives by not seeking for money, fame or popularity. They never used flattery or praise to make their… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 2[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Thesasalonians[:]
[:en]Paul and his companion Silas and Timothy planted the first Christian church in Thessalonica in AD51 and left when their life were threatened. Paul sent Timothy back to see how the new believers were doing. Timothy returned to Paul with good news but they had some questions about their faith. So Paul wrote this letter… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Thesasalonians[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Colossians 4[:]
[:en]FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS (vs. 1-7) Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. (v. 2) Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity (v. 5) Let your converstation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone (v. 6) FINAL GREETINGS… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Colossians 4[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Colossians 3[:]
[:en]RULES FOR HOLY LIVING (vs. 1–17) Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things (v. 2) Put to death whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry (v. 5) Rid yourselves of all these things: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Colossians 3[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Colossians 2[:]
[:en]There was a heresy with the Colossian church which insisted that important secret knowledge was hidden from most believers. They taught that the body was evil and Christ only seemed to be human. But Paul said that Christ provides all knowledge we need and countered that God Himself live in a body and Jesus was… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Colossians 2[:]