Category: 2 Thessalonians
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An Empowering Word
1 Thessalonians 2:14-16 In giving thanks for the Thessalonians, Paul pointed to the specific example of the powerful operation of the word in their lives. What stood out in the Thessalonian experience was suffering; they endured intense tribulation on account of Christ. Instead of turning from the savior, they powered forward in service and they […]
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A Swift Running Word
A Swift Running Word 7/29/2018 2 Thessalonians 3:1 As Paul transitions from correcting false doctrine to enforcing ethical admonitions, he takes up the topic of praying for the missionary success of the preached word. For the preached word to run swiftly and save souls, the whole church must give all diligence to fervent prayer. If the people […]