Suffering Transforms the Believer (2 Thessalonians 1)

Chapter 1 is more of an amplified greeting of Paul to the Thessalonians, He acknowledges their sufferings for their faith in Christ Jesus as an evidence of God’s grace and reminds them of Christ’s judgment on those who have caused their suffering at His return.00:00 - Opening thoughts and review of previous section03:14 - Salutation of the letter05:19 Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians in their sufferings08:21 - Their sufferings show them worthy of the kingdom16:05 - Christ will judge unbelieving persecutors at His appearance31:25 - At Jesus’ return all unbelievers will suffer forever39:22 - Paul thus prays for the Thessalonians’ perseverance to the Day of Christ42:10 - Summary and final thoughtsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy