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Thessalonians 2 The Coming of Christ.
The
Coming of Christ, the world has called the rapture. Some believe Jesus is
coming before the rapture. Some believe He is coming after the rapture. Some
during. No matter what you believe you should consider the effect is has on
you. It should be the motivating factor on how you live your life.
In
vain means empty, without results. Paul’s work in Thessalonica was not in vain.
He rocked the world of many people and brought them to a saving knowledge of
Jesus Christ. Paul was a bold speaker for Christ. His greatest sermon was not
in his writing or in his speaking but in his walk for Christ. Our greatest
sermon we preach should be in how we live.
Paul’s
relationship to the Thessalonians was like a mother who comforted them, like a
father who charged them and a brother who challenged them. He never watered
down the gospel. He didn’t change it to suit different groups. It was the same
for everyone. He had no ulterior motives. He didn’t come for money or to be
served. He came to preach the word and build them up in faith. He wasn’t a
man-pleaser, nor did he seek popularity. He only preached to please God.
Paul
loved the Thessalonians and held them close to him. He labored over them night
and day because he loved them. He dedicated his life to holiness in the
presence of God. People criticized him but none of the criticism stuck. There
will always be someone to say ugly things about you, but the important thing is
to make sure the criticisms are not true.
When
it said the he exhorted, comforted and charged them he meant he convinced them
of sin, righteousness, and judgment. He persuaded them to receive the gospel
and he disciplined them. He presented the Word of God as the Word of God and
the Thessalonians received it as the Word of God.
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