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Is This the Bible’s Most Difficult Verse?
St. Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonian Church is one of the earliest books in the New Testament. Toward the end of the letter, the Apostle Paul throws in a list of instructions – a sort of church member’s checklist … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:16, happiness, How to be happy, Rejoice always, Romans 8:18
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Church Member’s Checklist 2 (1 Thessalonians 5:16-28)
We think that we are in charge, and so of course we cannot rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances. Jesus knew that his heavenly Father is in charge. Such confidence in God makes all the difference. Faith, as John says in his first letter, is the victory that overcomes the world (1 John 5:4). Continue reading
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