Category: 1 Thessalonians

Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. 2 For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon…

16 Rejoice always, Setting the Scene for 1 Thessalonians 5:16 In 1 Thessalonians chapter 5, the apostle Paul is writing to the church in Thessalonica, encouraging them to live in a way that pleases God and to be prepared for the second coming of Christ. The scene is set in a small house in Thessalonica…

23 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Setting the Scene for 1 Thessalonians 5:23 In 1 Thessalonians chapter 5, the apostle Paul is writing to the church in Thessalonica, offering them…

16 For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Setting the Scene for 1 Thessalonians 4:16 In 1 Thessalonians chapter 4, the scene is set in the…

17 Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. Setting the Scene for 1 Thessalonians 4:17 In 1 Thessalonians chapter 4, the apostle Paul is writing to the believers…

17 pray without ceasing, Setting the Scene for 1 Thessalonians 5:17 In 1 Thessalonians chapter 5, we find a scene set in the early Christian community of Thessalonica. The believers have gathered together for a time of prayer and fellowship. The room is dimly lit by oil lamps, casting a warm glow on the faces…

11 and to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, 12 so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one. Setting the Scene for 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 In 1 Thessalonians chapter 4, we find the apostle Paul…

13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. Setting the Scene for 1 Thessalonians 4:13 In 1 Thessalonians chapter 4, the apostle Paul is writing to the believers in Thessalonica to address their concerns about…

Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. 2 For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon…

24 He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. Setting the Scene for 1 Thessalonians 5:24 In 1 Thessalonians chapter 5, the apostle Paul is writing to the church in Thessalonica, encouraging them to stand firm in their faith and to live in readiness for the return of Christ. The scene unfolds…