At least three times, the apostle Paul urges us to walk in a manner worthy of our calling. (Ephesians 4:1-3, Colossians 1:9-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12) Each of those passages build upon one another. In Ephesians 4:1-3, according to Paul's exhortation, what characteristics belong to those who are walking in a manner worthy of his calling? …
As Christians, we will celebrate the most important day of the year this weekend: Resurrection Sunday. Christ is risen, and if that were not true, Christianity would crumble. We base our celebration on the Biblical accounts of Jesus’s death, burial and resurrection, which is succinctly wrapped up in this passage: For I delivered to you as of …
Well, the shoreline is in sight, and we are nearing the end of our journey together through 1&2 Thessalonians. In very Paul-like fashion, we're going to finish strong! These letters from Paul are all about proclaiming the truth of Jesus's coming for believers in the rapture, prior to the tribulation. Paul spent only a couple …
Continue reading A Church Made Ready! (2 Thessalonians 3:11-18)
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 …
Continue reading Stand Firm and Hold On! (2 Thessalonians 2:13-17)
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