Little can be added from 2 Thessalonians except to note that Paul recognized that the community was experiencing hostility from without (1:4-8). The presence of such hostile treatment is confirmed even at the early stage of the Christian mission ( Acts 17:5-13 ). Pain, lo...
Thessalonica or the plural Thessalonians, which would have been normal). This character Aristarchus may derive from the brilliant Aristarchus ofSamos(310-230 BC), who invented the heliocentric universe, and also realized that stars are little suns, just very far away (Daniel 12:3, Genesis 1:17...
Epicurus' philosophy of life largely revolved around the pursuit ofataraxia(freedom from fear),aponia(freedom from pain) and a happy and tranquil, self-sustaining life among friends. This obviously agreed with Paul's take on things, as he wrote in1 Thessalonians 4:11: "Make it your ambition...
Gr. anesis, "relaxation" ( 2 Thessalonians 1:7 ). Gr. sabbatismos, a Sabbath rest, a rest from all work ( Hebrews 4:9 ; RSV, "sabbath"), a rest like that of God when he had finished the work of creation. These dictionary topics are fromM.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustra...
17. 1 Thessalonians 5:16 – 18 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus Viktoriia Hnatiuk Viktoriia Hnatiuk 18. John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you...
In this way, by embracing the cross of suffering given to us in this life, those in a state of grace may merit an eternal reward. In 2 Thessalonians St. Paul says, “We ourselves boast of you… for your steadfastness and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which you...
(cf. 2 Thessalonians 1:3-10)We see the error of 1 Samuel 8 in Christ's apostles before they were filled with the Spirit. They not only wanted Jesus to be a visible physical archist to overthrow the Roman occupation army, they too wanted archist powers to take vengeance on their ...
–1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 These verses have evolved in my heart like a fine wine over time. What used to be a handy Biblical version of my childhood motto, “Don’t worry, be happy,” now drifts through my tired-mom soul like the aroma of freshly-ground. Joyful takes on new meaning...
The peace of Christ is so closely related to joy (John 15:11; Romans 15:13) that we might say that joy is God’s peace and reconciliation lived out. The God of peace sanctifies us, growing us into Christlike character and maturity (1 Thessalonians 5:23; compare Galatians 5:22). ...
Character to always do right--character to truly lead a life of love is why God created humans. God wants us to build character (Romans 5:4; For more on character, check out the articleBuilding Character: Going on to Perfection.). Christians are not to sin, but live the way of love...