When the apostle Paul was a young man, his name was Saul.  When Stephen was stoned, Saul was there.  Acts 7:57-58 “Then they cried out with a loud voice, stopped their ears, and ran at him with one accord; and they cast him out of the city and stoned him. And the witnesses laid down […]

Some things in life are constantly changing.  The waves on the sea or the tide at the beach come and go.  The branches of a tree in the wind blow back and forth.  Some things are constant and show no signs of movement such as a large rock or a mountain.  You, as a faithful […]

You have given up your old way of walking in the world.  You now live to serve God.  However, life can be difficult at times.  There are physical battles as well as emotional battles that you face.  But most importantly are the spiritual battles you experience such as temptation or sin or against forces of […]

You and I must be around people of the world.  It could be at school or at work or at play or even at the store where you buy necessities.  When you are around people of the world, their words and actions can affect you in a bad way and you may pick up some […]

Maybe you have looked at other people who cause you problems or who are engaged in some sinful activity and it seems that they are prospering in spite of their wicked lifestyle.  You, on the other hand, are doing your best to serve God and you know the many problems you face in your life.  […]

Have you ever wondered when Jesus will return?  I think it will be soon, but I don’t know.  Only God the Father knows when He will send His Son back to the earth.  As recorded in the Bible, the brethren in Thessalonica thought that the return of Jesus was soon – in their life time.  […]

The assembly of the believers should be important to the believers.  The first disciples after the day of Pentecost were so excited about their salvation that they met daily (Acts 2:46).  While I am not suggesting that you meet every day, don’t go to the other extreme and forsake the assembly, Hebrews 10:25a “Not forsaking […]

The apostle Paul boasted to other churches about the brethren in Thessalonica.  2 Thessalonians 1:4 “So that we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that you endure.”  How are you with persecutions and tribulations in your life?  Would Paul boast about […]

The apostle Paul gave thanks to God for the brethren in Thessalonica.  2 Thessalonians 1:3a “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly.”  The apostle had started the church in Thessalonica.  He had seen men and women come to believe in Jesus as the […]

It seems that most people understand love to be this warm, emotional feeling you have for someone to whom you are attracted.  But that isn’t the love that Jesus commanded you to have for God, for your spouse, for your fellow Christian, for your neighbor and even for your enemy.  The characteristics of this love […]