Tag Archives: inspiration

Hope

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Don Merritt

It has been said that the only force that is stronger than fear is hope. People who have hope will often do amazing things, while people who are without hope will march quietly to slaughter. One of the great tragedies … Continue reading →

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Paul Gives Instruction

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Don Merritt

2Thessalonians 3:6-15 In these verses Paul pulls no punches as he gives instruction to the Thessalonians regarding Christians who are idle. A common view of this text is that people within the church became idle because they believed that the … Continue reading →

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Let Us Pray

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Don Merritt

As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has faith. But … Continue reading →

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Steadfast Heart

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Don Merritt

If we have a steadfast heart we will hold fast to something; we will not drift away. If our heart is steadfast for God we will hold fast to Him. With this obvious thought in mind, what else will result … Continue reading →

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Pause and Regroup

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Don Merritt

Now that we have completed 2Thessalonians 2, I thought it might be a good idea for us to sit back, relax and consider what we have discovered there. Oh yes, dear reader, we have made a major discovery in this … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Encouragement

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Don Merritt

2Thessalonians 2:13-17 Paul has written this second letter to the believers in Thessalonica to encourage them in their time of persecution and to address an attempt by a person or persons unknown to us to deceive them into thinking that … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 16:33

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Don Merritt

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. This maxim should give us pause; especially if we are wise. Why do we do the things we do, to advance His glory or to glorify ourselves? If we … Continue reading →

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Let’s Try This Again

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Don Merritt

OK, let’s have another run at our passage, 2Thessalonians 2:1-4. We’re in much better shape now that we have done some investigating; we’ll apply what we learned. To do this, I’ll switch from the NIV to the NASB for this … Continue reading →

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The Day of the Lord, a Day of Many Questions

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Don Merritt

Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers and sisters, not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by the teaching allegedly from us—whether by a prophecy or by word of mouth or by … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 15:18

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Don Merritt

A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel. This one requires no comment from me; let us bask in its simplicity and truth.