Category: 1 Thessalonians

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…

1 Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. 2 For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. 3 For…

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Setting the Scene for 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 In 1 Thessalonians chapter 5, we find the apostle Paul writing to the church in Thessalonica, encouraging them to rejoice always, pray continually,…