Stand Firm and Hold On! (2 Thessalonians 2:13-17)

Special thanks to all who have joined in the journey from the beginning! My prayer throughout is that God will bring encouragement and courage to each of you as we learn from the apostle Paul how to live in the last days. It certainly seems that is where we are today, and it is critical …

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Understanding the Differences between the Rapture and the Second Coming

Hey friends, before we jump back on our boat to continue our journey into 2 Thessalonians, it is important for you to have a general understanding of the differences between the rapture and the Second Coming (also known as the glorious appearing). They are distinctly different, yet very much reliant upon one another! In 1 …

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A Middle East Update You Don’t Want to Miss!

Welcome back Bible students! In mid-February we set sail on a study of 1&2 Thessalonians, seeking to sit under the teaching of the apostle Paul, as the new believers at Thessalonica did in the 1st century. The focus of Paul's teaching was the rapture. False teachers had infiltrated the church and Paul was setting the …

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Worship While We Wait (1 Thessalonians 5:16-28)

Friends, our journey continues and our ship is about to sail into port for a very brief stop. One day, our ship will sail right into the presence of God, and what a glorious day that will be! We have studied through the book of 1 Thessalonians, taking a peek over Paul's shoulder as he …

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