Category Archives: I Thessalonians

AM I WRESTLING WITH MY SIN (Or Am I Sanctified Completely?)

1 THESSALONIANS 5:23-25: “Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. And may your whole spirit,  soul, and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord  Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; … Continue reading

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WHAT DOES REAL FAITH LOOK LIKE?

1 THESSALONIANS 1:8-10: “For the word of the Lord rang out from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place that your faith in God has gone out. Therefore, we don’t need to say anything, for they … Continue reading

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IT IS TIME TO WATCH AND BE SOBER…

I THESSALONIANS 5:6-10: “Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night. But let us who are of … Continue reading

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AM I READY!

I THESSALONIANS 4:16-18: “For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a commanding shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God. First, the believers who have died will rise from their graves. … Continue reading

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DISCIPLESHIP IS COSTLY…

I THESSALONIANS 1:6-7: “So you received the message with joy from the Holy Spirit in spite of the severe suffering it brought you. In this way, you imitated both us and the Lord. As a result, you have become an … Continue reading

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ALWAYS BE JOYFUL!

I THESSALONIANS 5:16: “Always be joyful.”‭‭OBSERVATION: “If your happy and you know it…” – enough already! “What is there to be happy and joyful about anyway?”, some would ask. We have been sequestered in our homes for almost a year, … Continue reading

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THE PATHWAY TO HOLINESS…

I THESSALONIANS 3:12-13: “And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all, just as we do to you, so that He may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and … Continue reading

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IT’S THE WAR…NOT THE BATTLE!

I THESSALONIANS 2:17-20: “But we, brethren, having been taken away from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavored more eagerly to see your face with great desire. Therefore we wanted to come to you—even I, Paul, … Continue reading

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THE “NEW MORALITY”?

I THESSALONIANS 4:3-8: “God’s will is that your lives are dedicated to him. This means that you stay away from sexual immorality and learn how to control your own body in a pure and respectable way. Don’t be controlled by … Continue reading

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HOW DO I DEAL WITH “CLOSED DOORS”?

 I THESSALONIANS 2:17-18: “Brothers and sisters, we have been separated from you for a little while. Although we may not be able to see you, you’re always in our thoughts. We have made every possible effort to fulfill our desire … Continue reading

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