Paul pens words of comfort, encouragement, and strength to the believers of Thessalonica. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5.

What did those early Hebrew Christians endure for the sake of the gospel? The author describes both their personal sufferings and their participation in the sufferings of others. These are the pieces of evidence of true and saving faith.

Everyone obeys someone.  We either obey the god of this age or the sovereign God of the universe.  Christians are characterized as “children of obedience” and the child of God must and will reflect the character of the Holy One who called him,

The author encourages his readers to recall the reproaches they endured when they first became believers in Christ. This is a source of great encouragement and consolation. An exposition of Hebrews 10:32.

After warning of the apostate’s eternal fate, the author encourages those with true and saving faith to remember their sufferings and be strengthened for further endurance. An exposition of Hebrews 10:32-33.