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NASB | 1 Thessalonians 1:9 For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Thessalonians 1:9 For they themselves report about us, telling what kind of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, |
Bible Question: CAN ANYONE GIVE ME SOME INSIGHT ON II TIMOTHY 4:6-8. I HAVE TO PREACH THIS FOR A FUNERAL, ANY INSIGHT ON WHAT PAUL IS SAYING. THANKS |
Bible Answer: Hi STRIVING, I am not a preacher but it seems to me that you could have a three-part sermon just from verse 7. It is interesting that you say that you "have" to give the message from this passage. At a funeral the thoughts will be centered on seeing Christ in heaven and being in the presence of God. There will be a possible dread of the Judge who is to judge the living and the dead. And by the believers that have come to know Him there will be an expectant hope of His appearing again for them. Believers look for a good future because they loved (His) first appearing. Verse 8. Also, the Lord stands with us and strengthens us, especially for the witness of the gospel I would think, and He can deliver us from our enemy and danger, even from the lion's mouth. (2 Timothy 4:17). Verse 18, They look to the Lord who "WILL DELIVER ME from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom..." They and we loved His first appearing and got to know Him through the Scriptures. We hope to see Him again as He is. 1 Thessalonians 1:10, "and to wait for His (Son) FROM HEAVEN, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus, WHO DELIVERS US from the wrath to come." If a person knows the Lord he will agree with John 3:31, "(He) who comes FROM ABOVE is above all, he who is of the earth is from the earth and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all." We will see this Bridegroom when He accepts His bride, the church. I don't know if I was helpful but I sure had fun looking at your question. From the heart, Ray |
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