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Pause and Regroup

Posted on March 16, 2021 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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Encouragement

Posted on March 16, 2021 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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God Cannot be Mocked

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Don Merritt

For this reason God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false, in order that they all may be judged who did not believe the truth, but took pleasure in wickedness. 2Thessalonians 2:11-12 (NASB) This is a tough passage, not because … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon Notes: March 14, 2021

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Don Merritt

Title: Glorious! Text: Matthew 28:18-20 John 21:1-14 The disciples got out of the city and went back to Galilee, probably a smart move. One evening at the Sea of Galilee, Peter suddenly announced that he was going fishing, and all … Continue reading →

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Out of the Frying Pan…

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Don Merritt

…and into the fire. We figured out what was going on in verses 1-4 with some detective work, and now we must grab our sleuth garb once more as we continue into these verses: Do you not remember that while I … Continue reading →

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There is a Problem Here!

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Don Merritt

Earlier, we took a look at 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4, and ended up with a couple of ideas, and a bunch of questions. The next step is to have a closer look at the text itself. Since the ideas we came … Continue reading →

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The Day of the Lord

Posted on March 11, 2021 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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Wait and See!

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Don Merritt

If anything, the persecution of the church in Thessalonica has increased since the last letter; yes, this seems certain. Paul’s writings here, after the initial opening, seem to place even more urgency on the situation as he tries to keep … Continue reading →

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Weekly Bible Study Notes: March 10, 2021

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Don Merritt

Readers’ Note: The other day some of those who are currently attending our weekly Bible study asked that I post class notes for our study each week, and where better to post them than here on The Life Project. As of … Continue reading →

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Introduction to 2Thessalonians

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Don Merritt

Having completed First Thessalonians, we now come to Second Thessalonians, which is also quite an interesting little letter. While it only contains three chapters, it packs quite a punch for us today, and it is surrounded by controversy. The first … Continue reading →

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