Judged Worthy
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History of the Letter
History of the Letter
Why Eschatology?
Why Eschatology?
I get to sound smart by saying eschatology
If it’s in the Bible it should be taught.
I feel led to.
The great hope of all Christians is that we will one day “make it.”
The times we live in are difficult, and there is very little in the Bible more encouraging than reading about who wins.
Thessalonica - A Church Worth Boasting About.
Thessalonica - A Church Worth Boasting About.
A Great Church is Worth Boasting About
A Great Church is Worth Boasting About
What Makes a Good Church?
Various programs
Programs didn’t make the list. Ministering to (blank) is important, but the programs aren’t at the heart… the heart of the people are.
Faith Growing
Love growing
All this despite persecution and affliction.
Affliction is Evidence
Affliction is Evidence
There is a righteous judgment - there has to be.
For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
Worthy of the Kingdom
He isn’t testing you for His sake. He is testing you for yours.
because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
God is Just
Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”
God Gives Relief
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
That is good news to you… “this too shall pass...”
It is good news to us… “this too shall pass...”
When He Comes
When He Comes
Flaming fire - making pure, burning up the chaff
Punishment
Eternal destruction
Away from His presence
if you were made in His image, which you were.
All the “real you “ is tied up in Him.
The real tragedy isn’t the lake of fire… it’s absence of who He is.
Away from His Glory
the all powerful, all knowing, always present, always loving, always joy giving.......
Glorification in His Saints - Mirror. You become a reflection of his glory.
Believers Marvel - I believe that we cannot comprehend how great it’s going to be. Joy unspeakable, Peace passes understanding,
For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.
When the Author Prays, Understand It’s the Main Point
When the Author Prays, Understand It’s the Main Point
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 our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
God Makes You Worthy.
Do we press towards, the mark
Do we run a race
Do we put down fleshly desires and pick up righteous ones.
Yes, but when all is said and done it is God ..
Who sets us free from the law of sin and death.
Only He redeems, sanctifies, makes us righteous....
All Resolve for Good
All Resolve for Faith
By His Power
The end result, GLORY
All this is according to His grace - getting a goodness you don’t deserve.
