When We Pray
Pastor Hamilton
These first fourteen verses give practical teaching about the ministry of prayer. Want to pray like Paul for the body of Christ?
Him We Proclaim
Pastor Hamilton
As a local church we must not only guard against doctrinal error, but we must exalt Christ and live in a manner worthy of our calling.
Do Not Grow Weary
Mark Perry
Having thanked God for his work in the Thessalonian believers and addressed their concerns about the Day of the Lord, Paul confronts a problem in the church. He shows himself a model of spiritual diligence (3:1–5) as well as working hard physically (3:6–12), and he encourages the believers to do the same.
Titus 3
Mark Perry
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 (2:11–15). God’s grace demands a change in how we interact with unbelievers (3:1–7). God’s grace to us will result in God’s grace through us (3:8). Professing Christians who do not display […]
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 […]
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).
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.
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).
Titus 1
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).
Lessons from Luke’s Second Letter
Pastor Hamilton
Throughout Acts Luke wants us to see the work of the risen Lord through his church. The church is not a building…or a program either. It’s a body, a bride, a living voice testifying to the glory and power of God.
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