1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 NKJV “12And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves.” Recognize Those Who Labor Among You Now, I believe Scripturally that this … Continue reading Not Everyone’s a Fake
1 Thessalonians
Concerning The Times
Us Who are of The Day 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10 NKJV "But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. 2For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. 3For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then … Continue reading Concerning The Times
How You Ought to Walk
How to Live to Please God 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2 NKJV “1Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God; 2for you know what commandments we gave you through the Lord Jesus.” … Continue reading How You Ought to Walk
In Defense of One’s Own Honor
1 Thessalonians 2:1-3 NKJV “1For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2But even after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict. 3For our exhortation did … Continue reading In Defense of One’s Own Honor
Why Am I Here?
There are certain people today called “cessationists” who believe that some of the Spiritual gifts of God, listed for us in the Scriptures, are no longer valid. But that theory is anti-biblical. And they will use 1 Corinthians 13:8-10 as one of their main sources for this theory of theirs. But, when taught in the … Continue reading Why Am I Here?
Jesus, Who Rescues Us
“You also became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation with the joy of the Holy Spirit, so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and … Continue reading Jesus, Who Rescues Us
Led by The Spirit
“We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father, knowing, brethren beloved by God, His choice of you; … Continue reading Led by The Spirit
Give Thanks
“Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NASB1995) If you look up this word “rejoice” in the Greek Interlinear, you should discover that this word “rejoice” has to do with experiencing and delighting in God’s grace. And if you look … Continue reading Give Thanks
Seek After What is Good
“But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction, and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another. We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the … Continue reading Seek After What is Good
Be Alert and Sober
“Now as to the times and the epochs, brethren, you have no need of anything to be written to you. For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night. While they are saying, ‘Peace and safety!’ then destruction will come upon them suddenly … Continue reading Be Alert and Sober
Run With It 