The Life and Times of the Early Church, Episode 50. 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

A verse-by-verse study of 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12.

In chapter 4 of 1 Thessalonians we come to the heart of the letter—instruction on the kind of life that pleases God.

In verses 9-12, Paul teaches on the nature of “philadelphia,” brotherly and sisterly love, and describes what it looks like in our everyday life. He then shares four behaviors Christians should practice continually.

May the Lord bless your study of His Word!

The Life and Times of the Early Church, Episode 49. 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

A verse-by-verse study of 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8.
Chapter 4 brings us to the heart of the letter—instruction on the kind of life that pleases God. And instead of supplying a detailed list of do’s and don’ts, Paul offers examples of holy living, and he starts with one of the most explosive topics on the planet: sex.

May the Lord bless your study of His Word!

The Life and Times of the Early Church, Episode 47. 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

A verse-by-verse study of 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20.

Paul moves into the body of his letter by explaining how the love he has for the people in Thessalonica reflects the love God has for them, and he praises the growth of the church and the effect the Gospel was having in their community and the world around them.

May the Lord bless your study of His Word!