Therefore we should not sleep, as others do, but we should be alert and be watchful. Truth to Learn Christians need to wake up and stop sleep-walking through life. Behind the Words Ara oun are the opening words of this verse in Greek. They are both inferential particles, serving...
1 Thessalonians 5:8 – Ready For Battle?
But we, being of the day should be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and of love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation. Truth to Learn It is important for Christians to always be battle ready. Behind the Words “Be sober” is the translation of the...
1 Thessalonians 5:7 – Darkness or Light?
For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk get drunk at night. Truth to Learn Unbelievers like the spiritual darkness they live in. Behind the Words The words “those who sleep” are from the verb katheudō, which we saw in yesterday’s verse. This form of...
1 Thessalonians 5:5 – Spiritual Enlightenment
You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of night nor of darkness. Truth to Learn Christians have spiritual understanding given to us by the Holy Spirit. Behind the Words “You” is from humeis, the second person plural personal pronoun. Greek is different...
1 Thessalonians 5:4 – Spiritual Darkness?
But you, brothers, are not in darkness, so that this Day should seize you as a thief. Truth to Learn Christians do not live in darkness. Behind the Words The word “but” is translated from the Greek particle de, which we looked at in verse one. It indicates transition...
1 Thessalonians 5:3 – Peace and Destruction
For when they say, "Peace and safety!" then sudden destruction comes upon them, like labor pains of childbirth. And they shall not escape. Truth to Learn The Day of the Lord will begin with a period of peace. Behind the Words Hotan is the Greek word translated “when.” It...
1 Thessalonians 5:2 – Noisily Versus Quietly
For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night. Truth to Learn The Day of the Lord will come quietly, the rapture noisily. Behind the Words “Know” is translated from the verb eidō, which refers to “seeing with perception and...
1 Thessalonians 5:1 – Ignorance Versus Knowledge
But concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need of anything to be written to you. Truth to Learn There is a distinct difference between the rapture (the day of Jesus Christ) and the tribulation (the Day of the Lord). Behind the Words The word “but”...