Tag: 1 Thessalonians

[: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]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]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]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]Final Instructions from Paul to Thessalonian church:  The day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.  We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.   So, do not be like others who are asleep, but be alert and self-controlled. (v. 6) Be self-controlled, putting on faith and love… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 5[:]

[:en]Living to please God:  (vs. 3-11) Sanctify your body in away that is holy and honorable.  Avoid sexual immorality. Do not wrong or take advantage of your brother Live a holy life Love all the brothers Lead a quiet life and mind your own businees Work with your hands and do not depend on anybody… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 4[:]

[:en]Paul’s ministry emphasized his faithfulness to God: He spoke the gospel entrusted by God without impure motives.  He did not want to please men but God. (vs. 3-4) – Do you have any personal motive when you preach the gospel?  Are you pleasing God or men? He never used flattery or put a mask to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Thessalonians 2[:]

[:en]Introduction: Paul founded the church at Thessalonica in his second missionary journey.  He taught them for about 3 weeks but had to leave because of strong opposition.  He sent Timothy to oversee the church.  Upon receiving report from Timothy about the conditions in Thessalonica, Paul wrote this letter from Corinth to encourage the believers in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Thessalonians 1[:]