Storms On the Horizon: Preparing for Perilous Times
Coastal residents know the danger of hurricanes, and prepare for them. In the same way, Christians m...
Sincerely Yours, Paul
Paul loved the believers in Thessalonica; he couldn't return to visit them, so he wrote this letter. He has exhorted and encouraged them; now he 'farewells' them with a prayer, a few final thoughts, ending with a reminder for them to never lose sight of God's grace.
Gems of Truth from a Loving Apostle
As he concludes his letter to the church in Thessalonica, Paul gives them practical advice. It's as good now as it was then. These gems of truth go to the very heart of our spiritual foundation and actions. The closer you look, the more you'll see.
Blueprint for a Peaceful Church
Church leaders are feeling pressure today: Covid-19 affects all of us, and Satan will use it to divide Christians. Elders 'shepherd the flock of God,' but as one pastor put it, sheep bite! How can we keep peace in an angry world? This advice is especially needed in these times.
The Coming Day of the Lord
The Day of the Lord is prophesied in the Old Testament - a time of God's wrath, and blessing. When does this period of time begin, and how long does it last? How should it affect our lives today?
The Rapture: Questions and Comfort
The Rapture isn't the Second Coming, but what is it? Is it before the Great Tribulation? What happens when Christians die? What rises at the Rapture? Where do we go after the Rapture? Why is the Rapture a comfort for Christians? Questions...and comfort!
The Rapture Is Not the Second Coming of Christ
What's the next event in Bible prophecy? Many theologians today roll end-time prophecies into one big event - the end of the world and Jesus' second coming. But 1 Thess. 4:13-18 reveals a separate event - not the 'Second Coming' - that Christians look forward to.
Standing Together in Stressful Times
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times: Those words from Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities fit our day. Stress brings out the best and the worst in humanity. Paul's practical advice to Thessalonian Christians is amazingly timely in our COVID-19 world.
The Spiritual Value of Sexual Purity
Modern sexual mores are viewed as enlightened and new, but they aren't. First-century pagan culture was rife with sexual perversion. Like those early Christians, we must realize that sexual purity is not man's idea, but God's... and it is a key to our spiritual growth.
How to Find Joy in Times of Trial
Paul's epistles are so upbeat and optimistic, we forget that he faced constant opposition and discouragement in ministry. The Christians in Thessalonica suffered persecution, too, so Paul shared secrets of joy in the midst of trials. These are valuable lessons for us today.