Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all. —2 Thessalonians 3:16, as we finish 2 Thessalonians today in our Bible reading plan. John MacArthur, in a sermon, “Peace in Every Circumstance” To say it simply, peace is an attribute of God. … More The Lord of peace
July 25 2 Thessalonians 3:14-18 (ESV) 14 If anyone does not obey what we say in this letter, take note of that person, and have nothing to do with him, that he may be ashamed. 15 Do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother. Benediction 16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give … More July 25 2 Thessalonians 3:14-18
2 Thessalonians 3:13, in our reading plan today, As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good. John Piper, in a sermon, “Do Not Grow Weary in Well-Doing” Probably the worst enemy of enthusiasm is time. Human beings have a remarkable and sad capacity for getting tired of wonderful things. Almost every one … More Don’t lose heart or grow weary
July 24 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 (ESV) Warning Against Idleness 6 Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, … More July 24 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. —2 Thessalonians 3:1, part of our … More His word must run in triumph
July 23 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 (ESV) Pray for Us 3:1 Finally, brothers, [1] pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, [2] as happened among you, 2 and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against … More July 23 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word. —2 Thessalonians 2:16–17, part of our Bible reading plan for today. John Piper, in a sermon, “Why Hope? Grace!” … More Good hope through grace
July 22 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 (ESV) Stand Firm 13 But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits [1] to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. 14 To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain … More July 22 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is … More Knowing the Truth vs Loving the Truth
July 21 2 Thessalonians 2:6-12 (ESV) 6 And you know what is restraining him now so that he may be revealed in his time. 7 For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work. Only he who now restrains it will do so until he is out of the way. 8 And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom … More July 21 2 Thessalonians 2:6-12
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