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I’ve been working on a series of posts dealing with the election and who to vote for. And no matter how I wrote and rewrote the series, it was boring. I mean, we’re all pretty much ready for this thing … Continue reading →

At this point in Matt 24, it seems probable that Jesus begins to answer the second question posed by his disciples — what will be the signs of the end? Some argue that he is still speaking of the fall … Continue reading →

Now that we’ve considered some of the history and significance of the Fall of Jerusalem, let’s turn to the text of the chapter — (Mat 24:1-2 NIV) Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up … Continue reading →

As we sort through the apocalyptic language of 1 & 2 Thess, inevitably, we’ll need to address the question of when the Parousia (coming) of Jesus has occurred/will occur. Those of us raised in the Churches of Christ are generally … Continue reading →

Paul continues to express his concerns for the church — (1 Thess. 3:8-13 ESV)  8 For now we live, if you are standing fast in the Lord.  9 For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all … Continue reading →

So we’ve made it all the way to chapter 3, and Paul hasn’t yet gotten to the “good stuff.” That is, he’s not yet doing theology or talking about the rules we must live by. Rather, he remains focused on … Continue reading →

The next few verses fascinate me — (1 Thess. 2:17-18 ESV) 17 But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to … Continue reading →

2:13 (1 Thess. 2:13 ESV)  13 And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it … Continue reading →

Paul now shifts to remind his readers about the founding of their church. (1 Thess. 2:1-2 ESV) For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But though we had already suffered and been … Continue reading →

1:4-5 (1 Thess. 1:4-5 ESV)  4 For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you,  5 because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with … Continue reading →