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...