{"product_id":"exploring-thessalonians-a-devotional-commentary-softcover","title":"Exploring Thessalonians","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UUFbhK0PPKk?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe letters of Paul to the Thessalonian believers not only provide insight into the challenges faced by one of the early Christian churches  but also allow a glimpse into the great pastoral heart of the stalwart evangelist. Yes  he endured beatings  stoning  and imprisonment on his missionary journeys—and even rejoiced that he was found worthy to suffer for his Lord. Yet in the midst of his own trials he longed to nurture and encourage those converts who were experiencing persecution as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntertwined among such familiar themes as the Second Advent  the resurrection of believers  church discipline  and the man of lawlessness  Paul’s recurring emphasis is how to live while waiting for Jesus to return. It may come as a surprise to Christians steeped in a postmodern culture  but holiness—separation from the ways of the world and commitment to the ways of God—and the requisite dependence upon God’s power are commanded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis user-friendly devotional commentary divides the text of these two letters into short passages followed by exegetical explanation and practical application. Though these messages were penned nearly 2 000 years ago  the apostle’s words are just as relevant to Christians now as they were to the fledgling church in the first century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41329227333683,"sku":"9780828026437","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/8902\/8915\/files\/exploring_thessalonians_george_knight.jpg?v=1774919146","url":"https:\/\/clovisabc.com\/products\/exploring-thessalonians-a-devotional-commentary-softcover","provider":"ClovisABC.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}