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It’s been said that the Christian life is not a sprint but a marathon. . . . One thing hindering the Thessalonian believers from enduring the race was confusion about the end times and return of Christ. Confusion about the future caused them uncertainty in the present.
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On their wedding day, does a couple fully understand what it means to pledge their love “for better or worse . . .”? When parents welcome a new baby, do they realize what that child will cost—not only in dollars, but in sleepless nights, hard conversations, and trips to the emergency room? . . .
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In this passage, Paul talked about trials and temptations. Look specifically at 1 Thessalonians 3:3-5; what trials was the church facing? What temptations?
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Dr. Joel Brown has been called to serve as president of the Disciples of Christ Historical Society. He will begin his new role with DCHS on Sept. 1. He is replacing Rick Lowery, who is retiring.
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The Iowa City Church building was destroyed in an early morning fire Saturday as a strong storm that produced lightning and caused flash flood warnings rolled through the area. . . . Plus briefs from Tonganoxie Christian Church, Casas por Cristo, Garfield Christian Church, and more.
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Christianity is not for the lazy. . . . The apostle Paul did not labor to achieve salvation; he labored because he had salvation.
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How do you view the church? Unbelievers mock it or view it as a relic . . . Consumer Christians treat the church like a retail store . . . Celebrity-focused believers view the church as an entertainment venue . . .
Reading Time: 2 minutes
How many observations you can make about the relationship between Paul and the church in Thessalonica?