Cornel Rasor explores 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, focusing on the importance of sanctification through purity in the Christian life. He emphasizes that sanctification is not just a call to sexual purity but a comprehensive transformation through the Holy Spirit. Rasor challenges believers to live out their sanctification by rejecting sexual immorality and embracing a life that honors God. Sanctification through purity is vital for demonstrating a true commitment to Christ. ★ Support this podcast ★
Paul encourages a young church that is living out the gospel to go even further in their Christian Life. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2. ★ Support this podcast ★
Paul reminds the believers at Thessalonica that he wishes to come back to them but meanwhile, he prayed for them that their love for one another and for all others would increase and abound and that the Thessalonian church would be unblamable. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13. ★ Support this podcast ★
An under-shepherd’s delight is serving the body he belongs to. Timothy returns from Thessalonica with good news and Paul is grateful for the church there. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10. ★ Support this podcast ★
Paul pens words of comfort, encouragement, and strength to the believers of Thessalonica. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5. ★ Support this podcast ★
Paul shares his desire to be with the body in Thessalonica. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Thessalonian church living out the Word of God comes under persecution. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16. ★ Support this podcast ★
A godly leader will evidence many character qualities that fit him for the service to others that leadership brings. Three of these qualities are described by Paul in these verses as he describes how he ministered to the Thessalonian Church. He was a gentle, giving guide to them. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12. ★ Support this podcast ★
Paul describes his conduct among the Thessalonians even after suffering so much affliction in Philippi. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6. ★ Support this podcast ★
Paul shows his affection for the Thessalonian believers who were Chosen (vs4), Convinced (vs5), Cherished (vs6), Copycats (vs7), Communicators (vs8), and Calm (vs10). An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10. ★ Support this podcast ★
Introduction to the book of 1 Thessalonians. Discovering the work of faith, the labor of love, and the steadfast hope in Christ Jesus of the church at Thessalonica. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4. ★ Support this podcast ★