At this juncture in my 67-year-old life, rights are important. One I highly treasure is LIFE. Beyond that, many of the rights I see extolled today may be best defined as social demands. I watched a video today of homeless college students in California, actually living in their vehicles. I admire them so much! I …
Paul’s Request
As Paul was closing out his second letter to the people of Thessalonica he made a request of them. He asked them to pray for him. Can you imagine the Apostle Paul asking you or me to pray for him?! Here's what he asked them to pray: Finally, brothers, pray for us that the Lord’s message …
Twenty-four/Seven
Back to 2 Thessalonians 2 today. 2 Thessalonians 2 13 But we have to keep thanking God for you always, brothers whom the Lord loves, because God chose you as firstfruits for deliverance by giving you the holiness that has its origin in the Spirit and the faithfulness that has its origin in the truth. Firstfruits. …
Stand, Hold & Proclaim
Traditions. Noah Webster's 1828 Dictionary reads that traditions may be good or bad, true or false. We agree. We have experienced the good, the bad, the true and the false. He goes on to reference Scripture. The very Scripture I am about to address here. 15 Therefore, brothers, stand firm; and hold to the traditions you were …
Continuning
2 Thessalonians These were amazing people to me. They were a delight to Paul. He thanked GOD for them continually because they kept on trusting the LORD and kept on loving each other. In further verses we will learn they were continuing to trust and continuing to love even in the face of persecution. Amazing! …
Just A Little Salve
12 The result will be that all who have not believed the truth, but have taken their pleasure in wickedness, will be condemned. 2 Thessalonians 2 For today, a quick out of context but still fits I think interpretation of this verse in 2 Thessalonians. I wrote a note in the margin of my Bible, …
