1 Thes 2:1-20. In reflecting on the ministry they’d had in Thessaloniki, Paul lays out many characteristics of heart and attitude that should be evident in church ministry. Are you in it for the right reasons? Is it an occupation or a vocation? Do you truly love and care for the flock? May God search […]

1 Thes 1:10. How sad it is that teaching on the 2nd coming and End times seems so rare in churches today! The scriptures speak so much about it. In this study, we consider the 5 portions at the end of each chap in 1 Thes that look to His return. To be actively waiting, […]

1 Thes 1:5-9. The Gospel came to the Thessalonians “in word, in power, in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance”. Their lives were changed and the fruit was there for everyone to see. We also pray for the Word to continue to powerfully change lives in our church and community. 

What does it mean that the Thessalonian Christians were called “the elect of God”? How do we know if we are the elect? Does God choose us? Or do we also have a free Will to choose? Is faith a work? And how can we reconcile God’s sovereign will and man’s free will? We must […]

The Apostle Paul commends the Thessalonian church for their faith, love, and hope, but also prays for them to keep on growing. We are comforted that while we may have faith, love, and hope in some measure, we also have the potential to grow and abound in them. May we not be satisfied or stuck […]