Will you be counted as worthy of the Kingdom of God? Paul writes in 2 Thessalonians 1 verse 5 that the Thessalonian Christians’ growing spiritual maturity in the midst of persecution is evidence that they will be counted as worthy of the Kingdom. That’s quite a statement. What if we are Christians who haven’t beenContinue reading “How to be counted as worthy of God’s Kingdom – 2 Thessalonians 1, Part 5”
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A helpful perspective on pain – 2 Thessalonians 1, Part 4
Is pain always bad? How do you handle pain? I’m not a fan of pain. I’ve been battling a heel spur for the past year. Initially it hurt sharply every step I took. But through treatment, especially stretching, it is at bay. I can still feel it, but it isn’t crippling. I even run 4-5Continue reading “A helpful perspective on pain – 2 Thessalonians 1, Part 4”
When does a church become a church? – 2 Thessalonians 1, Part 2
My church rents space to four other groups of Christians, and those groups describe themselves with a variety labels that indicate their relative age. First Baptist Church, as you can see in its name, is an established local church, older, I believe, than my church. The Orthodox group, however, calls themselves a fellowship. An establishedContinue reading “When does a church become a church? – 2 Thessalonians 1, Part 2”
The important connection between Sci-fi and Advent – 2 Thessalonians 1, Preview
How do you feel about science fiction? Are you a sci-fi lover? A sci-fi hater? I love sci-fi. I love pretty much any sub-genre within the larger sci-fi umbrella. What’s not to love? Time travel, futuristic technology, spaceships, lasers, intergalactic travel, and of course, aliens. Sci-fi has it all! I recently started watching a newContinue reading “The important connection between Sci-fi and Advent – 2 Thessalonians 1, Preview”
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