In another dispute with his people in Malachi 3:6-12, God gave his people of that day a lesson in generosity, which Christians need to learn as well, especially as it has been transformed by the coming of Christ.
The church in Thessalonica not only followed worthy examples but also became one itself.
During a time of peace, God built up his church through the preaching of his word and powerful signs.
Although we may not long to be holy as much as we long to be hopeful (see last week’s sermon), the way Peter describes...
