Introduction to 2 Thessalonians

Conrad Hilario

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Paul writes this letter to the Thessalonians to address the growing persecution they were enduring, the false teachers forging letters in Paul's name, and the growing problem of laziness. God allows suffering for future evidence of His justice, and to further His kingdom, God's future justice comforts believers now. God allows persecution in order to produce spiritual growth.

Who You Really Are

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

It's easy for people to view their mental health diagnoses or traumatic histories as their identity. This session explores biblical identity and its power for lasting change.

Love for the Lost

Doug O'Malley

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

One of the keys to successful, sustained witnessing is having a heart for the lost. This session looks at how to get God's heart for lost people.

Ephesians: A Manifesto for the Church

Te-Li Lau

Ephesians 1-6

Hear how Ephesians describes the essence, identity, and mission of the church within the larger framework of Christ's cosmic rule.

Big God, Big Verdict

Lee Campbell

Ephesians 1-6

We explore how growing in our fear of the Lord helps us grow in our understanding of our identity.

Doesn't Christianity Crush Diversity?

Rebecca McLaughlin

Ephesians 1-6

Our culture characterizes Christianity as a faith that promotes racism, homophobia, and other unrighteous positions. But instead, a study of history shows Christianity, informed by the Bible, as being a driving force for justice, protection of the oppressed, equality, and kindness. The best way to prove that Christianity is a faith of love, is to ensure our words and actions toward others are consistently loving.

You Matter

Fouad Masri

Ephesians 2:10

Growing in our relationship with Jesus attracts Muslim background people to the Messiah. Learn how your personal growth can be a source of change that impacts Muslims everywhere.

Serving Love in the Body of Christ, Part Two

Dennis McCallum

1 Thessalonians 5:16-28

Dennis finishes up 1 Thessalonians 5 with the remaining imperatives of effective body life. He calls all Christians to rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks, not quench the Spirit, and have discernment on spiritual matters. It is not up to us to muster the ability to do these things, but for us to depend upon God to bring it to pass.

More Keys to Healthy Spiritual Community

Scott Risley

1 Thessalonians 5:16-28

Healthy spiritual community requires love relationships among fellow Christians as they also relate to a loving God. In these passages, the focus will be on the vertical relationship with God, us speaking to God and God speaking to us. This will involve the keys of rejoicing, praying, thanksgiving, being open to receiving input from the Holy Spirit and rejecting any form of evil.