The Fruit of Hope: Endurance …
Endurance is a gift and endurance is a duty. And these are not in conflict.
1 Thessalonians 1
1 Thessalonians 2
On Sharing Your Own Soul …
Where the gospel flourishes people share their souls—their joys, guilts, fears, and passions.
We Had Boldness in Our God …
Boldness is necessary if we don't want our lives to be lived in vain.
Praying for All His Purposes, Meditating on All His Word …
Unpacking the Master Planning Team Document
Believing that the Bible is the Word of God is a gigantic event in the soul. Therefore God does not leave it merely to man.
1 Thessalonians 3
Advancing and Sustaining the Covenant Community …
Every Christian has a crucial need for covenant relationships, regardless of how un-American it may be.
1 Thessalonians 4
Battling the Unbelief of Lust …
If you don't fight lust, you won't go to heaven.
A Model of Covenant Exhortation …
Don't get into people's lives only when things are falling apart; get in when things are going well and help each other keep that course.
Why God Wills Work …
There are at least four reasons for why God has given work to mankind.
1 Thessalonians 5
God Sanctifies His People …
Palm Sunday
Assurance does not come from making holiness optional. It comes from knowing God is faithful.
