Monthly Archives: August 2017

1Thessalonians 5:1-11 Paul continues the discussion he began in 4:13-18 and in a sense repeats himself in slightly different words. He has been talking about what happens with those who have died, and as we saw last time, this is … Continue reading →

1Thessalonians 4:13-18 This passage (and the next for that matter) can either be simple to understand or difficult; the choice is ours to make. If you prefer simple, as I do, then all we need to do is to remember … Continue reading →

1Thessalonians 4:1-12 The time has come for Paul to give instruction more explicitly and in a way we are familiar with in his other letters. Notice as we go through these verses, however, that unlike some of the other churches … Continue reading →

1Thessalonians 2:17-3:10 Paul takes this opportunity to express his love for the church as he laments his absence; he misses them.  He has wanted to return to them, but Satan has prevented it. Oh how I wish he would have … Continue reading →

1Thessalonians 2:1-16 At first glance, this is an odd section; is this part of the introduction or has Paul been challenged somehow? Has someone called him a fraud since he left them? When he wrote to the Galatians and Corinthians … Continue reading →

1Thessalonians 1 Paul begins the letter with the customary greeting, identifying himself along with Silas and Timothy as its source. I highly doubt that the three of them co-wrote the letter; however Silas and Timothy had actually spent more time … Continue reading →

Note: With all of my recent adventures, I haven’t been doing my “normal” writing routine, and I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of that; it’s time for me to get back to work. I thought I’d begin by … Continue reading →