July 20 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5 (ESV) The Man of Lawlessness 2:1 Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers, [1] 2 not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to … More July 20 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5
This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are also suffering— since indeed God considers it just to repay with affliction those who afflict you, —2 Thessalonians 1:5-6, part of our Bible reading plan today. From David Guzik’s Commentaries on … More This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God
July 19 2 Thessalonians 1 (ESV) Greeting 1:1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Thanksgiving 3 We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, [1] as is right, because … More July 19 2 Thessalonians 1
2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all. John MacArthur, in a sermon, “Peace in Every Circumstance” To say it simply, peace is an attribute of God. I don’t know if you think of it that way, you think of God … More The Lord of peace
2 Thessalonians 3:13 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 of you can think of something … More Don’t lose heart or grow weary
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 John Piper, in … More His word must run in triumph
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 John Piper, in a sermon, “Why Hope? Grace!” The answer in today’s text is very simply, the grace … More Good hope through grace
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
To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of … More Cool as cucumbers: How to experience peace and calm and stability and clarity of mind
2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all. John MacArthur, in a sermon, “Peace in Every Circumstance” This peace is defined for us in several ways in verse 16. First of all, it is divine. “Now may the Lord of peace … More So, God is peace.
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