There exist faith and reason. We know what we what the Bible teaches is truth because walk by faith.

Sanctification is essential to the Christian life. Yet, sometimes the saint grows weary in well doing. It is during these times that endurance becomes vital while its virtues bloom.

The purpose of Paul's prayers is conveyed in the 12th verse... That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you and ye in Him. This should be the deepest desire of the Christian Life-

One of the greatest responsibilities in the Christian life is grow in the knowledge of Christ. For this purpose, God has engifted teachers. He has also enumerated specific attributes that a sound teacher possesses.

The analogy of wells without water is a Divine description for false teachers. They will never get the job done, they are incorrect on the most important ingredient - Jesus Christ-

With our human propensity to live by sight, senses, and self our weakness is manifest. It is ONLY by the power God in us that allows us to do anything of value. After all, God is only pleases with the things He does.

Our greatest motivation to love is the same by which David was motivated - experiencing the love of another. We have received the love of Christ... it is shed abroad in our hearts. Therefore, we should love one another fervently.

Paul's second request was centered on the thought of fulfillment. He prayed that this fulfillment would be accomplished in the heart of each believer. Simply put, that they would recognize that Christ is more than enough to satisfy.

The OT Priest had the responsibility to offer diver sacrifices that were wholly acceptable to God. Equally, the New Testament believer has some divinely supported sacrifices that honors God.

The first of Paul's request for the believers in Thessalonica was that they would be counted worthy of their calling. This is to say that their life would be consistent with their identity as believers.