These two letters were thought to be some of Paul’s earliest epistles to address the Church in Thessalonica, a Greek City of culture & religion. Silas & Timothy visited Thessalonica during Paul’s 2nd missionary journey. It was said that those who trusted the Lord were not Jews, but Gentiles, called “God-fearers” realising that the God of the Jews was the True & Living God. Amazingly the church surfaced very strong in spite of heavy persecution. Persecution has a way of building up real Christians . What easy conditions have a way of attracting all kinds of people at church & make the church generally very weak and diluted?

What's the purpose of 2nd Thessalonians? You & I know the Lord is coming, & I hope He finds you working not idle or busy-body. I hope the 2nd coming of the Lord encourages us not to waste time. Neither just speculate about when & how He will come. But focus on your life for there's work to be done. May the 2nd coming of Christ be at the forefront of your mind serving, encouraging, & building up one another, right now. God bless you!

This is one of the four Pauline Prison Epistles, written by Paul to Christians in Colossae, western part of Turkey. Also a trade route to Europe that time, with Asian & European influence. People in Colossae didn’t realize they were influenced by religious superstitions. Paul wrote this letter to address problems of the Church in Colossae which was started by Epaphras, one of his disciples. In a sense, Colossae is much like modern cities today as we get influence from everywhere. There's a new religion pervading everywhere, it's a NewAge religion/movement & we don't realize it. What Paul was addressing is that, Christ is ALL we need. This is about us, we may know all the doctrines but hard for us to grasp the transcendence of God, yet this amazing God has chosen to dwell with us. If you believe Jesus as your Saviour, Jesus has bridged the gap between you & God. Christ lives in us through the Holy Spirit. Family is where we express our faith & be ambassadors to the world so others may experience the eminence of God. There is no God like our God!

Lesson 20: A Holy Facebook | Conclusion.

God has not given us another religion but has restored His relationship with us through Jesus Christ. A relationship is characterized by communication. Christ lives in us. We can have constant communication with Him all the time. God invented instant communication long before Facebook but few of His children know how to use this Holy FB. Treasure your relationship with God. The greatest thing in this life and in the next life is to know God and to enjoy Him forever. John 17:3 “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou have sent. Enjoy this & enjoy your journey with Jesus! Author: Dr. Paul Choo | Read by: Nehemiah Paul U. Gaas

This is one of the Epistles called Pauline Prison Epistles, written to the Christians in Philippi. Paul was sent by God to this major city (of Roman colony), a strategic foothold for the first church as far as we know on European soil. The Church in Philippi went through many persecutions but emerged a very strong church. This Epistle is mostly relational, teaching us about our relationships with one another & our walk with the Lord. What does it mean to have a servant’s attitude? How to be truly happy & satisfied? Paul has learned the secret of being content in any situation.

What have we learned in Philippians? It's about the mind of Christ quietly serving, that's the God I have! He serves me everyday, in the littlest things & I don't even know He is serving me. What an amazing God, not just the Agape love of God, the humble, silent ever serving God who I often don't recognize. I hope I can be a little bit more like Jesus, whom I serve. God bless you!

One of the Epistles called Pauline Prison Epistles, written along with Philippians, Colossians, & Philemon while Paul was imprisoned. This Epistle balanced between doctrine & duty, but more of a general letter intended to educate & understand better Christian identity & duty. What is the blessedness of a life being IN CHRIST? The richness of our salvation, the inheritance of God has given us, UNBELIEVABLE! When you're filled with this love of God, it flows out, unless you're like a Dead sea. We have "DeadSea Christians" today who never gave out the love of God. God's amazing Agape Love has been given to us & we the church are the body of Christ to demonstrate our life in Christ to the world. Do you know the AGAPE love of God? What are you going to do with it?

Lesson 18: Holy ATM | Lesson 19: A Personal Love Letter. 

The victorious Christian is one who realizes that the way to success is not to try harder but to trust more. The victorious Christian is not exhausted from trying to imitate Jesus but excited by watching what Jesus is doing through him. Jesus meets me as I step forward in faith. Have you learned to use the Holy ATM of Jesus? There is no book like the Bible. It is God's personal love letter to each of his children. It is alive & strong (Heb. 4:12 “the word of God is living & powerful”). Set aside time read & re-read your personal love-letter from God. He has a new message for you today!

Enjoy this & enjoy your journey with Jesus! Author: Dr. Paul Choo | Read by: Nehemiah Paul U. Gaas

In this Epistle we can see doctrinal problems & practices in the church. Apostle Paul established churches in Galatia district built on the foundation of the Gospel of Christ & justification by faith alone. But doubts infiltrated the believers as false teachers questions the authenticity of Paul’s teachings & as a tent-maker. He boldly answered such accusations defending the truth of the Gospel for it is the power of God unto salvation. How can you be saved? How do you live your Christian life? What's the purpose of the law? I hope this reminds us that the life which I now live, I live by faith in the Son of God who loves me & gave himself for me (2:20). May Christ be seen in you. May the agape love of God be seen in your life.

In the 2nd Epistle to the Corinthians, we can see the practicality & reality of life on earth. Sanctification is a long process & almost like the tough journey of Jesus Christ. This tells much of Paul’s life & authenticity as a follower of Christ. He reflected the love of Christ in the midst of rejection & rebellion of believers in Corinth. This letter encourages our faith, walk, & character as Christians towards the challenges & realities in this world in light of the character of Christ. Examine yourself. How do you know you're a Christian? Do you know where you are in the faith? Are you willing to sacrifice your comforts?

Lessons 16: It's impossible to be alone | Lessons 17: Super Partnership. 

We have a very intimate relationship with God! He has chosen to live in us so that He can be our constant Partner as we go through life on this earth. Are you enjoying your relationship with Jesus who lives in you? Christians trust Jesus to pay for the sins on the Cross. But many of these same Christians do not trust Jesus to help them to overcome their sins as they live their daily lives.  Are you living a lonely losing life? You should be living a victorious Christian life with Jesus. Enjoy this & enjoy your journey with Jesus! Author: Dr. Paul Choo | Read by: Nehemiah Paul U. Gaas

Lesson 14: Jesus' DNA | Lesson 15: Many Taufik Hidayats

God commands all Christians to “work out their salvation” (Phil 1:12). Many misunderstand this verse to mean that we have to “work for our salvation. ” This is impossible because no one can work for his salvation because “all have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (Rom 3:23). Furthermore, if we could work for our salvation then there was no need for God to give His only begotten Son.

Jesus on the Cross said “It is finished.” The work of salvation is complete. It has been earned by Jesus on the Cross. Our job is not to earn our salvation but to “work out” our salvation.

Enjoy this and enjoy your journey with Jesus! 

Author: Dr. Paul Choo | Read by: Nehemiah Paul U. Gaas