It is a contest of two cities, both capitals of their respective provinces! 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...
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...
In his second letter to the Corinthians, Paul mentions Silas (as Silvanus) as fellow preacher, and in both his letters to the Thessalonians as his co-author (or editor and scribe). The apostle Peter too mentions Silvanus as having helped him write his first letter. The name Silvanus occurs...
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...
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...
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...
The problem of numerical analysis of stochastic differential equations (SDEs) with oscillating solutions is investigated. The expectation and variance of SDE numerical solutions are shown as functions of the mesh size of integrating the generalized Euler method. Results of some numerical experiments on ...
(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 ...
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). ...
Although we are not to be careless (seePhysical Preparation Scriptures for Christians), and should work (2 Thessalonians 3:10; Exodus 20:9), we are to try not to unduly worry about our physical needs. Notice what Jesus taught: 25 "Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life...