But we do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who have fallen asleep, that you not grieve as others who have no hope. Truth to Learn For Christians, physical death is not the end of existence. Behind the Words “We … want” is translated from the...
1 Thessalonians 4:12 – Lacking In Nothing
that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may have need of nothing. Truth to Learn There is a key to receiving everything that we need in life. Behind the Words The word “that” is from the Greek conjunction hina, which means “so that”...
1 Thessalonians 4:11 – Love, Don’t Meddle
that you also Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your hands, as we commanded you, Truth to Learn Loving others is right. Meddling in their affairs is wrong. Behind the Words “Ambition” is translated from the Greek...
1 Thessalonians 4:10 – Increase Your Love
and indeed you do so toward all the brothers who are in all Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, that you increase even more; Truth to Learn We need to greatly increase our love for all Christians. Behind the Words The words “you do” are translated from the Greek...
1 Thessalonians 4:9 – The Christian Birthmark
But concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another; Truth to Learn Brotherly love is the birthmark of a true Christian. Behind the Words The words “brotherly love” are from the Greek word...
1 Thessalonians 4:8 – Spirit-filled Living
Consequently he who rejects this does not reject man, but God, who gives us His Holy Spirit. Truth to Learn We live godly lives through the power of the Holy Spirit. Behind the Words “Consequently” is translated from toigaroun, an old double compound word which is made up of...
1 Thessalonians 4:7 – Uncleanness or Holiness
For God did not call us for uncleanness, but in holiness. Truth to Learn We are to avoid uncleanness and separate ourselves to God. Behind the Words The word translated “call” is kaleō. This word primarily means “to call out to someone, inviting him or her to come or...
1 Thessalonians 4:6 – Avoid The Avenger
that no one should take advantage of and defraud his brother in the matter, because the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also forewarned you and testified. Truth to Learn Don’t deceive, either in business or in marriage. Behind the Words The word translated “take advantage”...
1 Thessalonians 4:5 – Uncontrolled Desires?
not in passion of lust, like the Gentiles who do not know God; Truth to Learn Uncontrolled passion is bad for a marriage and Christian faith. Behind the Words The word translated “passion” is pathos, which is derived from the verb paschō, meaning “to suffer.” In general usage it...
1 Thessalonians 4:4 – Sacred and Honorable
that each of you should know how to acquire his own vessel in sanctification and honor, Truth to Learn Sex within a marriage is undefiled, sacred, and honorable. Behind the Words Eidō it the Greek word translated “know.” We have pointed out previously that this word literally means “to...
1 Thessalonians 4:3 – It’s Very Clear!
For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; Truth to Learn Christians are to avoid all sexual impurity. Behind the Words “Will” is translated from the Greek noun thelēma, which is one of two Greek words translated “will.” The other word is...
1 Thessalonians 4:2 – God, our Father
for you know what commandments we gave you through the Lord Jesus. Truth to Learn Christians are God’s children, not just His subjects. Behind the Words “You know” is translated from the verb eido, which means “to see with perception.” As in English, this verb can refer to visibly...
1 Thessalonians 4:1 – Love Others!
As for the rest then, brothers, we request and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you need to walk and to please God that you should abound more; Truth to Learn Being more loving is our responsibility. Behind the Words “As for...
1 Thessalonians 3:13 – Blameless Saints
so that He may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints. Truth to Learn God will declare all genuine Christians to be blameless. Behind the Words “Establish” is translated from stēridzō, which is...
1 Thessalonians 3:12 – Growing, Overflowing Love
And may the Lord make you to increase and abound in love unto one another and unto all, just as we do unto you, Truth to Learn All Christians need to grow in our love for others. Behind the Words Kurios is the Greek word translated “Lord.” It is...
1 Thessalonians 3:11 – Our Constant Guide
Now may our God and Father Himself, and Jesus our Lord, direct our way unto you. Truth to Learn God is involved in the details of the life of every Christian. Behind the Words The word “now” is from the particle de, which can be used to indicate a...
1 Thessalonians 3:10 – Improve Your Prayer Life
night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face and complete what is lacking in your faith? Truth to Learn All Christians should work on improving their prayer lives. We need to thank God more and pray more for others. Behind the Words “Praying” is translated from...
1 Thessalonians 3:9 – Thanks To God
For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sake before our God, Truth to Learn It’s important to give thanks to God for His fruit. Behind the Words “Thanks” is from the Greek word eucharistia, which is...
1 Thessalonians 3:8 – Stand Firm!
For now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord. Truth to Learn Christians must learn to stand firm in the midst of battle. Behind the Words The word translated “now” is nun, meaning “the present time.” “Live” is from the Greek verb dzaō, meaning “to live” or...
1 Thessalonians 3:7 – Focusing On Others
because of this, brothers, in all our affliction and distress we were comforted concerning you by your faith. Truth to Learn Paul was concerned about how his own persecution was affecting the faith of others. Behind the Words “Because of this” is from the Greek words dia touto. The...
1 Thessalonians 3:6 – Fond Memories
And now that Timothy has come to us from you, and has brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always have good remembrance of us, greatly desiring to see us, as we also to see you— Truth to Learn Remember those who have helped you...
1 Thessalonians 3:5 – Faith Strengthening Trials
For this reason, when I could no longer endure it, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor might be in vain. Truth to Learn Trials and temptations can be good for us. Behind the Words “No longer” is...