“Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were … Continue reading Some Among Us Walk in Idleness
Songs
That the Word of God May Be Honored
“Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. And we … Continue reading That the Word of God May Be Honored
The Firstfruits to Be Saved
“But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus … Continue reading The Firstfruits to Be Saved
Unless the Rebellion Comes First
“Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers, not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has … Continue reading Unless the Rebellion Comes First
Sincerity of Faith
Sincerity of faith, what does that look like? –Believing in Jesus, doing what He says.Looking in your mirror, what do you look like?Walking with Jesus Christ? Or spiritually dead? From your sins repented? Or still live in sin?Walking in obedience? Saying “No!” to sin?Walking the narrow road? Or on the broad way?Doing things the right … Continue reading Sincerity of Faith
Is Your Faith Growing Abundantly?
“Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. “We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the … Continue reading Is Your Faith Growing Abundantly?
The Lord is My Portion
“The Lord is my portion;I promise to keep your words.I entreat your favor with all my heart;be gracious to me according to your promise.When I think on my ways,I turn my feet to your testimonies;I hasten and do not delayto keep your commandments.Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me,I do not forget your law.At … Continue reading The Lord is My Portion
The Wicked Who Are Angry with the Righteous
“Praise the Lord!Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,who greatly delights in his commandments!His offspring will be mighty in the land;the generation of the upright will be blessed.Wealth and riches are in his house,and his righteousness endures forever.Light dawns in the darkness for the upright;he is gracious, merciful, and righteous.It is well with the … Continue reading The Wicked Who Are Angry with the Righteous
Marriage and Divorce Discussed
“And Pharisees came up to him and tested him by asking, ‘Is it lawful to divorce one's wife for any cause?’ He answered, ‘Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast … Continue reading Marriage and Divorce Discussed
For the Trumpet Will Sound
“I tell you this, brothers: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will … Continue reading For the Trumpet Will Sound
Run With It 