January 4, 2019 – February 1, 2019
1 Thessalonians
It’s true that much has changed since Jesus walked on earth. Our technology is drastically more advanced, our science and medicine more sophisticated, and our news and culture more international in reach. Our problems, issues, and discussions about morality reflect these advances and changes. Yet the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians offers advice for the Christian life, addressing topics and ethical concerns quite similar to issues we’re discussing today. In this Groundwork series, we examine Paul’s teaching in the first letter to the Thessalonians and discuss how we can take the heart of his teaching and apply it to how we too live out our faith in our own present-day circumstances.
Episodes in this Series
January 4 , 2019
All You Need
What prompts life transformation and faith? Hearing the good news of Jesus Christ.
January 11 , 2019
Pleasing God Not People
Should we really trust all pastors equally? What qualifies a person to share the gospel message? Paul’s guidance to the Thessalonians on authority, discernment, motivation, and our responsibility for the gospel message still speaks to us today.
January 18 , 2019
Genuine Faith Influences Behavior
The Gospel message changes people. But that change is not just internal, it's external and it influences all aspects of life.
January 25 , 2019
Understanding Death and Christ's Return
Discover what Paul teaches about the rapture and why this truth is a great expression of Christian comfort, allowing us to even experience hope during times of grief.
February 1 , 2019
Advice for the Christian Life
Study Paul’s advice for the Christian life so that God’s love in our hearts and Christ’s work in our lives will be evident to all.