Paul wants to offer a bit more assurance that his readers won’t miss the return of Jesus. God chose them and as long as they keep doing as they have been doing, they won’t miss Jesus’ return. This group received an honor that no other generation can claim. They were the “first fruits” of the […]
Paul is reassuring some very worried readers. They have the misconception that they have missed the return of Jesus. Whoever convinced them of this should be ashamed of themselves! Paul assures them there are still events to come before Jesus’ return. Revelation and Daniel are full of prophecies that have to take place before Jesus […]
When we looked at Lazarus and Mary, his sister, story I wanted to share a book with you that I had read. It is a fictional account of Lazarus and his family before and after his resurrection. I love reading biblical fiction as they provide the possible backstory I so long to know. This one […]
Paul takes a moment to emphasize that God will square all the accounts when Jesus comes back. Those who reject Him will reap their “reward” as well as those who serve Him. God is the one who will make the ultimate judgement, not man. We never really know what is in the heart of others […]
Paul begins his second letter to the church in Thessalonica. A few things have changed since his last letter and he needs to address them. But first he wants to give them a warm spiritual hug. First things first, Paul insures that those reading this letter know who it is from. By the end of […]
