1 Thessalonians 2
Persecution is Bound to Come
This passage can be divided into two topics:The Word of God within you (v. 13). We must never treat the Bible as we would some other book. This verse communicates the idea that the Word of God is to be taken by us. It means to welcome eagerly. When we receive the Bible, we’re say …
Three Motivations For Christian Growth
In this section of Paul’s letter he allows us to understand his heart-beat as he focuses on some of his personal feelings and emotional reactions. When the Word of God is within us, the enemies of God will be upon us. This brings us to three motivating factors for Christian growt …
Paul’s Conduct Was Never Questionable
From what Paul says he was evidently being charged with having questionable conduct (v. 3). In this verse he denies three allegations:His message was not deceptive – “Not of deceit.†Since the beginning of Christianity there have been false teachers and this …
Paul, Silas And Timothy Were Bold
In the margin of my Bible I have chapter two outlined as follows:Be Biblical – (verses 1-4)Be Real – (verses 5-6)Be Gracious (verses 7-11)Be Practical – (verses 12-13)"Our coming to you†refers to Paul’s first visit to Thessalonica (Acts 17:1-9). The boldness with which …
Paul Was Always Gentle
Gentleness is often overlooked as a personal trait in our society (v. 7). To demonstrate power and assertiveness seems to get more respect but no one likes to be bullied. It is true that Paul was a man of authority but he always used this authority in love. We find him in this pa …
Paul’s Ministry Characterized
Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica was characterized as being free of three things:It was free of flattery – Paul never tried to flatter people (v. 5). Rather than seeking something for himself he delighted in giving to others freely. It has been said that a flatterer is a person wh …