“For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place. Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything“
the word of the Lord has sounded forth,
The words “sounded forth” come from two words out […]
Archive for April, 1999
“For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place. Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything“
not only in Macedonia and Achaia,
The gospel from the church at Thessalonica reverberated throughout both northern and […]
“For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entry we had to you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God…“
For they themselves declare concerning us
Third parties from other places told Paul of the effects of the gospel team in Thessalonica. The story spread throughout the […]
“For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entry we had to you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God…“
and how you turned to God
The “what manner” is important but so is the “how” of the gospel coming into a community. The Thessalonians demonstrated the […]
“For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entry we had to you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God…“
to serve the living and true God
Two results came of the Thessalonian conversions. First, they served the living and true God (instead of idols). The word “serve” […]
“…and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come”
and to wait
The word “wait” means literally to wait up. The Thessalonians were waiting up for the Lord’s return. They waited with anticipation, to wait for, expect someone or something. We […]
“…and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come“
for His Son
The Thessalonians waited for the return of the person of the Lord Jesus, the Son of God. To them, He is the matchless person who saved them from their sin […]
“…and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come“
from heaven,
The Thessalonians were waiting for Jesus to come literally through the clouds. This is the great climax, consummation and coronation of the Christian life. This is the time when Jesus comes […]
“…and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come”
whom He raised from the dead,
We establish our confidence in the rapture (v.10) by the resurrection of Christ. Jesus defeated death by His resurrection. We will defeat death in the rapture. […]
“…and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come“
even Jesus
The object of our anticipation is the person of Jesus. Note the name used here is “Jesus” which is His human name. They waited for the incarnate Christ. He is […]