God has called us out from the world to be His holy people and this requires us to be sexually pure by the power of His Holy Spirit.

Christian instruction must be given and received in keeping with its authority and must be aimed at transformation.

Considering the theology, substance, and reason for Paul’s prayer teaches us of the nature of God, the need of the Church, and the return of Jesus.

Paul was deeply devoted to the Thessalonians and was greatly encouraged to hear of their perseverance and was eager to see them grow in their faith.

God has destined us for tribulation; and though His design is our good, Satan’s desire is our destruction.