As the early church was starting to lose heart when trials and persecution didn’t seem to relent, the Apostle Paul writes to re-encourage them. He reminds them that despite their unfortunate circumstance, the hope all believers have is in the promise that Jesus will soon return! And He is bringing judgement, relief, and heaven with Him.

As the early church was starting to lose heart when trials and persecution didn’t seem to relent, the Apostle Paul writes to re-encourage them. He reminds them that despite their unfortunate circumstance, the hope all believers have is in the promise that Jesus will soon return! And He is bringing judgement, relief, and heaven with Him.

These verses emphasize our need to understand God’s grace before we can experience His peace, as well as how our faith results in deeper love for one another. This is an important message for us as Church, especially now as we also announce some important changes impacting all of our locations.

These verses emphasize our need to understand God’s grace before we can experience His peace, as well as how our faith results in deeper love for one another. This is an important message for us as Church, especially now as we also announce some important changes impacting all of our locations.

These verses emphasize our need to understand God’s grace before we can experience His peace, as well as how our faith results in deeper love for one another. This is an important message for us as Church, especially now as we also announce some important changes impacting all of our locations.

The conclusion of Chapter Five of I Thessalonians is full of short, powerful instructions for that young church. Paul presents practical commands related to a variety of subjects: prayer, abstaining from evil, respecting leaders, and loving one another. Intensely practical and helpful, this section of Thessalonians is not to be missed.

The conclusion of Chapter Five of I Thessalonians is full of short, powerful instructions for that young church. Paul presents practical commands related to a variety of subjects: prayer, abstaining from evil, respecting leaders, and loving one another. Intensely practical and helpful, this section of Thessalonians is not to be missed.

The conclusion of Chapter Five of I Thessalonians is full of short, powerful instructions for that young church. Paul presents practical commands related to a variety of subjects: prayer, abstaining from evil, respecting leaders, and loving one another. Intensely practical and helpful, this section of Thessalonians is not to be missed.

After reminding the Thessalonians about the importance and details of the Rapture (the removal of all of God’s people from the earth) Paul now turns his attention to another key End Times event — the Day of the Lord. The Day of the Lord is a period of time in history when God will pour out His wrath on the ungodly — directly and dramatically in fearful judgment. It also begins the period of time known as the Tribulation. We will look at three questions that will help us prepare for the Day of the Lord.

Paul ( in his love for the Thessalonians) writes in Chapter Five to ensure them of their secure salvation in Jesus Christ. He wants to make sure they understand that they are children of light, and not children of darkness. As we go through this set of verses, the hope is that you understand the difference and what side you are on!