CHAPTER 9
PERSONAL PURITY
1 Thessalonians 4:1 (R.V.)
THE "finally" with which this chapter opens is the beginning of the
end of the Epistle. The personal matter which has hitherto occupied us
was the immediate cause of the Apostle's writing; he wished to open
his heart to the Thessalonians, and t... [ Continue Reading ]
CHAPTER 10
CHARITY AND INDEPENDENCE
1 Thessalonians 4:9 (R.V.)
WHEN the gospel first came abroad in the world, two characteristics of
its adherents attracted general attention, namely, personal purity and
brotherly love. Amid the gross sensuality of heathenism, the Christian
stood out untainted by... [ Continue Reading ]
CHAPTER 11
THE DEAD IN CHRIST
1 Thessalonians 4:13 (R.V.)
THE restlessness of the Thessalonians, which caused some of them to
neglect their daily work, was the result of strained expectations of
Christ's second coming. The Apostle had taught them that the Saviour
and Judge of all might appear no o... [ Continue Reading ]