Category Archives: 2Thessalonians

Good News! Good Timing?

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Pete

They were born again amid persecution, and they lived amid persecution. They received, by faith, the good news from men who were constantly harassed and afflicted, and they followed Jesus, by faith, being harassed and afflicted themselves. Being saved, for … Continue reading →

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The People We Ought to Be

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Pete

“How should we then live?” Francis Schaeffer asked the question back in the mid ’70s, the 1970’s. “What sort of people ought you to be?” Peter asked that similar question back in the late ’60s, the ’60s. I’m noodling on … Continue reading →

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A Directed Heart

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Pete

My first inclination is to think that the Thessalonians lived in a time and circumstance totally different than mine. Their first century church was planted amidst some pretty hostile conditions (Acts 17:1-10) and the opposition continued even after Paul was … Continue reading →

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Growing Faith . . . Increasing Love

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Pete

I know there is specific context around the letters Paul wrote to the church of the Thessalonians. That they had been saved out of the world . . . but into the frying pan. The heat of persecution surrounding them … Continue reading →

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Considered Worthy

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Pete

The church of the Thessalonians was a church birthed amidst opposition (Acts 17:1-9). And, apparently, the opposition didn’t stop when Paul left. Though the church planting phase might have been over with, the church enduring phase had just begun. In … Continue reading →

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God In, God Out

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Pete

The ask was for direction. The prayer was for guidance. Removing the hindrances . . . making straight the paths . . . that was the request. And that which was in need of a divine “maps app?” The heart. … Continue reading →

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Director of My Heart

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Pete

To be sure, the Christian is to walk in a manner worthy of their calling (Eph. 4:1). We are to set our minds on things above (Col. 3:2). We are to seek first the kingdom of God (Matt. 6:33). We … Continue reading →

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The Best Is Yet To Come!

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Pete

The herd had been spooked . . . they were “shaken in mind” and “alarmed.” From some supposedly authoritative voice they had been told that the Day of the Lord had come. The trumpet had sounded . . . the … Continue reading →

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Be Glorified In Me

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Pete

Reading 2Thessalonians 1 this morning. Suffering saints . . . suffering for the kingdom of God . . . afflicted for their love of the Father . . . persecuted for their allegiance to the Son. And how does Paul … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Promise

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Pete

As I think about it, promises are only as good as the promise-maker. The strength of a pledge is less in the words spoken and more in the desire, commitment, and ability of the one speaking the words to follow … Continue reading →

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