Stand Firm and Wait
Mark Perry
The second chapter addresses specific questions the Thessalonian believers had for Paul (2:1). These questions involved the timing of Jesus’ second coming and the gathering of believers to be with the Lord. In spite of present persecution and impending evil, Paul encourages the believers with God’s election and calling, and commands them to persevere through […]
God’s Holy Wrath
Pastor Hamilton
Isaiah does not try to conceal God’s righteous wrath, but instead claims that vengeance and fury are his alone.
Perseverance and Prayer
Mark Perry
As Paul opens this letter to the Thessalonian church (1:1–2), he thanks God for working through persecution to make the believers more like Jesus Christ (1:3–12).
God’s Great Faithfulness
Pastor Hamilton
The question is not, “Is there a God?” or “Can he deliver?” but “Do I believe this faithful God?”
Titus 2:11–15
Mark Perry
The truth of the gospel corresponds to godly living (1:1) and Titus was to teach the kind of living that corresponds to and adorns sound doctrine (2:1, 10). When God’s grace appears in our lives, it not only brings salvation, but it teaches us how to live and how to wait eagerly for Jesus’ return […]
Christian Living in Light of Christ’s Return
Mark Perry
Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians encourages these Christians to follow Christ in spite of persecution, looking forward to Jesus’ return to judge the wicked.
God’s Transcendent Wisdom
Pastor Hamilton
To say God’s wisdom is transcendent speaks of its surpassing greatness. Isaiah called it “excellent,” and we should call it wonderful! The best place for wisdom is the God of all wisdom.
God’s Power to Save
Pastor Hamilton
The people God had called knew they needed deliverance from Babylon, but only by God’s Spirit will they ever see they need deliverance from sin even more!
Titus 2:1–10
Mark Perry
Paul, writing to Titus, gives him instruction as he serves churches on the island of Crete. His job is “putting what remained in order” (1:5) after Paul has left. This involves appointing elders (1:5–16) and teaching the believers how to follow Christ in daily living—“what accords with sound doctrine” (2:1–3:11).
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