Stand Firm: A Study in 2 ThessaloniansSample

What does it say?

The Lord Jesus will gather believers to Himself, but not before the rebellion of the lawless one occurs. Paul gave thanks to God for the faithful believers at Thessalonica.

What does it mean?

The church at Thessalonica had concerns regarding end-time prophecies. Paul gave them more details about the coming Great Tribulation, describing the contrast between two groups – those who refuse to believe the truth and those who believe it. Believers are saved as a result of the work of the Holy Spirit through “belief in the truth.” Standing firm is a result of continuing to hold to the truth. God’s grace provides the hope and confidence needed to stabilize believers’ faith and to provide strength to live out His truth. Ultimately, all who refuse to believe the truth will be condemned.

How should I respond?

Busy lives and hectic schedules leave little time for personal and family devotions to learn and discuss biblical truth. With the bombardment of conflicting information from entertainment and social media, Christians need to be alert and prayerful as never before. You can avoid being deceived by worldly ideas that contradict truth by availing yourself of biblical teaching, preaching, writing, and music. Do you consistently set time aside for studying God’s Word so that you can hold to the truths found there? God’s truth never changes. How will you stand firm today on what God says is right?