July 27, 2010
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The Apostle Paul grounds his exhortation to the Thessalonian Christians for hard work in their union with Christ.
We must look beyond ourselves to Him who is faithful, knowing with confidence that his Word will spread in spite of us.
In the midst of difficult circumstances, remember who you are in Christ and remain steadfast in Him.
November 25, 2005
The sexual ethics of our culture is primarily a theological issue, for when God is replaced by a "New God" this makes nearly all things permissible.
November 18, 2005
The Apostle Paul displays what it looks like when the joy of Jesus is within us.
November 11, 2005
Paul encourages the persecuted church by reminding them of the profound realities of their participation in Christ and his coming again in glory.
October 7, 2005
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is and has always been inherently offensive to the world.
September 23, 2005
The Apostle Paul uses three rich metaphors to describe his own ministry that provide for us models as we think of ministry in our own context.
September 15, 2005
The Apostle Paul attempts to display before the Thessalonian church the value of his ministry.
September 9, 2005
An introduction to 1 Thessalonians.