1 Thessalonians 3

Timothy was sent to visit the Thessalonians Church (v1-5) The history of Paul’s missionary journey from Philippi to Thessalonica to Bereas to Athens and finally to Corinth was recorded in Acts chapter 17 and 18. Paul, together with with Silas and Timothy, were in Berea preaching the gospel, but when the Thessalonica Jews learned about their … Read more

1 Thessalonians 2

The Reason of Ministry (v1-6) Many workers of God seek to please men instead to please God (v4). Ministers seek and long for praises from men, instead of praises from God (v6). We could look good from outside, it is easy to do in today’s world. We could attract many crowd, we could be famous … Read more

1 Thessalonians 1

The Testimony of The Church at Thessalonians v2: Familiar opening for Paul’s epistle. However Paul did not just write it, he actually love the church and pray for them. How often do you pray for others? v2: Paul thank God because the church in Thessalonians has work, labor and endurance (v3). v3: Three most importance … Read more

Philippians 4

The Peace of God v1: [that is how you should stand firm in the Lord!]. A tip that Paul is ending this epistle. All the things he wrote earlier are how christian should live in order to stand firm in the Lord. v2: [..Euodia…Syntyche to agree with each other..]. These two sisters in Christ were … Read more

Philippians 3

No confidence in the flesh (v1-6) Men by nature are arrogant and proud of what we accomplished in the flesh. Men also have the tendency to put our confidence, or to depend on our earthly experience, social status, power and money. Paul had many reasons to put his confidence in the flesh, but praise God … Read more