A shepherd's crown is found in the faces of the faithful at Christ's return. Dr. Carter explores 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 on eternal reward and spiritual warfare.
Category: 1 Thessalonians
Supplemental Study: The Birth of the Thessalonian Church
The Thessalonian church was born in the fires of persecution. Their story reveals what it means to receive the gospel with genuine faith.
Lesson 8: Opposition to the Gospel Then and Now — 1 Thessalonians 2:15-16
Paul warns of judgment on those who oppose the gospel in 1 Thessalonians 2:15-16. Dr. Carter explores the historical context of AD 49-50 and its relevance today.
Lesson 7: The Word of God That Works in Believers — 1 Thessalonians 2:13-14
How does the Word of God effectually work in believers? Dr. Carter explores 1 Thessalonians 2:13-14 on receiving Scripture by faith and suffering for the gospel.
Lesson 6: Called into His Kingdom and Glory — 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12
Paul calls believers to walk worthy of God's kingdom and glory in 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12. Discover what glory means and how Christians shine like stars.
Lesson 5: Shepherding with a Tender Heart — 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9
Paul shifts from boldness to tenderness in 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9, modeling pastoral care as a nursing mother and laboring day and night as a tent maker.
Lesson 4: Leading from the Fire — 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6
Paul defends his ministry integrity in 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6, answering accusations of deceit and greed with boldness forged through suffering at Philippi.
Lesson 3: From Idols to the Living God — 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10
Discover how the Thessalonians turned radically from idols to serve the living God amid persecution, becoming a model of faith for all believers.