1Timothy 2: 1I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—2for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 5For there is one God and one mediator between God and...

Approximate Dating: 48-56 – Paul’s missionary journeys 56-60 – Paul was slowly making his way through the Roman courts, arriving ultimately at Rome. 61-62 – Paul was held under house arrest in Rome, at the end of which time, he was released. 62-67 – Paul traveled more or less freely about. 63-66 – Paul wrote 1 Timothy and Titus 66-67 – Paul wrote 2Timothy after being recaptured and once...

1Thessalonians 5: 1Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. NIV (Matthew 24:21-22; Luke 21:25-26) Bible Text Printer Friendly Notes Download...

Issues In Thessalonica 1. Suffering – The persecution, which had begun while Paul was there, was still ongoing. 2. Rapture - Paul had instructed the Thessalonians about the end times while he was with them (2 Thess. 2:5) (1 Thess. 4:13–5:11). Yet they were still confused, fearing they had missed the Rapture and were in the Day of the Lord. The main reason for their confusion came from some...

1Thessalonians 4:13Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 14We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 15According to the Lord’s own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will...

Bible Text Printer Friendly Notes Download Audio Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Chapter 4 1      Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to...

1Thessalonians 1: 1Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. 2We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. 3We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 4For we know,...

Possibly, the earliest writing of the New Testament. Was written very shortly after this church was formed and was written from Corinth around A.D. 50-51. Timothy, having been sent back to check on the situation at Thessalonica, met Paul in Corinth and delivered his report (Acts 18:5; 1 Thess. 3:6)….Paul’s stay in Corinth can be correlated with Gallio’s term as proconsul (Acts 18:12). An inscription...

Colossians 4: 2Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned...