Category Archives: 1 Thessalonians

Finishing School

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is He who calls you, and He also … Continue reading →

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In Conclusion, Part 2–1 Thessalonians 5:14-22

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

We’ve been told what we are to do as a church with our pastors and leaders (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13), now Paul turns to what we are to do with our brothers and sisters.   14 We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the … Continue reading →

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In Conclusion, Part 1–1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians ends like a fireworks display, with admonitions of all kinds thrown up against a black sky. The Grand Finale if you will. What would the world be—Christiandom for that matter—if these actions were universally … Continue reading →

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Ready or Not

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

1 Now as to the times and the epochs, brethren, you have no need of anything to be written to you. 2 For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief … Continue reading →

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The Rest of the Story

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so … Continue reading →

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Brotherly Love

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

Now as to the love of the brethren, you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another; for indeed you do practice it toward all the brethren who are … Continue reading →

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Dirty Little Secret

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

For you know what commandments we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus. 3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification; that is, that you abstain from sexual immorality; 4 that each of you know how to possess … Continue reading →

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He’ll Know Us By Our Love

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

Now may our God and Father Himself and Jesus our Lord direct our way to you; and may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for … Continue reading →

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Firming Up the Foundation

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

Therefore when we could endure it no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone, and we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you as … Continue reading →

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A Life of its Own

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

The occasion of the writing of 1 Thessalonians was the coming of Timothy, who Paul sent to the city when he could “stand it no more” (1 Thessalonians 3:1,5), that is, not knowing if their faith had truly taken hold. … Continue reading →

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