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How Paul Prays Eternal Comfort into Heart Comfort: 2 Thessalonians 2:13–17, Part 7 Mar 14, 2023

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The apostle Paul wants Christians to subjectively experience the comfort that is already objectively ours in Christ.

Are Traditions Good or Bad? 2 Thessalonians 2:13–17, Part 6 Mar 11, 2023

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The church ought to preserve traditions that evidence biblical fidelity — and discard those that elevate our ways over Scripture.

Stand! The Command. The Prayer. The Promise.: 2 Thessalonians 2:13–17, Part 5 Mar 09, 2023

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Christians stand firm by holding to the truth, depending on God in prayer, and hoping in his promise to keep us.

Called to Holiness, Called to Glory: 2 Thessalonians 2:13–17, Part 4 Mar 07, 2023

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God’s call to his people is not merely a call to salvation. God’s call is for us to share in his glory.

How Sanctification Confirms Saving Faith: 2 Thessalonians 2:13–17, Part 3 Mar 04, 2023

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Are we becoming more like Jesus by the power of the Spirit? If not, we have reason to question whether our faith is real.

God Won’t Leave Salvation to Chance: 2 Thessalonians 2:13–17, Part 2 Mar 02, 2023

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True salvation entails both faith in the truth and sanctification by the Spirit. God choosing us doesn’t render either irrelevant.

Chosen Before Creation for Salvation: 2 Thessalonians 2:13–17, Part 1 Feb 28, 2023

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The particular, electing love of God from before the foundation of the world is the reason why anyone becomes a Christian.

Why Does God Decree Carnage for the Church? 2 Thessalonians 2:9–12, Part 5 Feb 25, 2023

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Scripture says that the church will face terrible pain and opposition at the end. Why would God allow his people to suffer?

God Is Not Absent in the Great Apostasy: 2 Thessalonians 2:9–12, Part 4 Feb 23, 2023

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Satan’s efforts to lead people astray from the truth do not happen apart from God’s plan and design. And yet, many will fall away.

Saving Faith Involves Loving the Truth: 2 Thessalonians 2:9–12, Part 3 Feb 21, 2023

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The alternative to belief in the gospel is not merely unbelief, but a deep love for unrighteousness which opposes truth.