Nowhere in all his writings does the Apostle Paul speak more strongly to the issue of
practical and authentic Christianity than he does in his two letters to the Thessalonians. He opens his heart to the Thessalonians and to all readers of these letters, showing us how to have a deeper relationship with God and to be ready for the Second Coming of Jesus. These often-overlooked letters are full of practical counsel and deep feeling.

This series stays close to the text, yet speaks powerfully to the challenges of life in
today’s world as well. Jon Paulien follows Paul’s text to explore diverse subjects such as thankfulness and joy in the context of suffering, authentic Christianity in an age of image, making prayer central to our lives, stages of faith and relationship, dealing with sexual temptation, understanding final events, and living with disruptive church members.

Approx. 11 Hours. Download mp3 / CDs

1. The Gospel Comes to Thessalonica >> How It Happens
2. Preserving Relationships >> Keys for Ministry
3. Thessalonica in Paul’s Day >> Historical Discoveries
4. Joyous and Thankful >> 1 Thess. 1:1–10
5. The Apostolic Example >> 1 Thess. 2:1–12
6. Friends Forever >> 1 Thess. 2:13–3:13
7. Living Holy Lives >> 1 Thess. 4:1–12
8. The Dead in Christ >> 1 Thess. 4:13–18
9. Final Events >> 1 Thess. 5:1–11
10. Church Life >> 1 Thess. 5:12–28
11. Promise to the Persecuted >> 2 Thess. 1:1–12
12. The Antichrist >> 2 Thess. 2:1–12
13. Keeping the Church Faithful >> 2 Thess. 2:13–3:18
    

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Jon Paulien Ph.D. is Professor of Religion and Dean of the School of Religion at Loma Linda University.

He is the author of twenty-one books and more than two hundred articles (Adventist Review, Ministry, Journal of Biblical Literature, Biblical Research, Andrews University Seminary Studies, among others), scholarly papers (Society of Biblical Literature, Chicago Society for Biblical Research, and others) and other publications. Jon is a specialist in the study of the Johannine literature in the New Testament (Gospel of John and Book of Revelation) and the intersection of faith with contemporary culture. He also takes special delight in seminars and presentations to non-specialists who can make practical use of the material in the real world.

Member: Society of Biblical Literature: 1984 -

Member: Chicago Society for Biblical Research: 1988 -

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