We shall live for ever if we “stand fast in the Lord” v.81 Thessalonians 3:8XWaiting for response and his desire is that we “increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all, to the end he may establish our hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints”.vs.12-131 Thessalonians 3:12-13XWaiting for response This is the day towards which all things are heading - the day of Christ’s return when he, as the judge appointed by God, will decide who will have eternal life. In that day there will be a great many people out of all ages who, having believed, been baptized, and walked worthy of God, will be counted blameless because their sins will be forgiven. These will be given everlasting life.
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1 Thessalonians 3:1-6XWaiting for responsePaul had gone from Thessalonica to Berea and then on to Athens. In Athens he was anxious to know how the disciples were faring in the face of severe persecution so he sent Timothy back to Thessalonica to ascertain their condition.vs.1-31 Thessalonians 3:1-3XWaiting for response He feared the tribulation would cause them to fall away from the truth,v.51 Thessalonians 3:5XWaiting for response but Timothy returned with good news of their faith and love.v.61 Thessalonians 3:6XWaiting for response We are generally free of violent persecution in our day but we can still follow the exemplary behaviour of these disciples and, believing the teaching of the apostle, show forth faith and love.