It is a different word than that in 1Th 4:13-15 for the sleep of death. Pentateuch
i. Jesus made it plain that we should get things right with men before we come to worship God (Matthew 5:23-24). It is possible to do all of these, and the final words of verse 18 add “for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Yes, God longs to see us joyful. ... (Matthew 5:23-24). And we should rejoice more, if we prayed more. General Epistles
Together, they show that the full scope of salvation involves both divine initiative and human effort. iii. Test all things; hold fast what is good. Leaders are recognized as those who admonish the congregation. iii. Therefore comfort each other: Paul again tells us not to take comfort, but to give comfort. b. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point
“When joy and prayer are married their first born child is gratitude.” (Spurgeon). Historical Books
Prophets
It connects with God through faith, which might be called the “sense” of the spirit. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 Thessalonians 5 and more! (1Th 5:16-18) Regarding their personal worship. In all of history, no one except Jesus has ever come close to keeping that command! Awake! i. --------------------
God has made us sons of the light and sons of the day. Minor Prophets
a. A title is fine; but only if the title is true and if the title describes what that person really is before God and man. Often an experience intended to build up the spirit only blesses the soul. God wants this day to be unexpected, but He wants His people to be prepared for the unexpected. But for Christians who know the times and the seasons, it will not be a complete surprise. General Epistles
Not sleep: Paul used a different word here than for the sleep of death mentioned in 1 Thessalonians 4:13. There were idlers among the Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12), perhaps who spiritualized their idleness with prophecy. (1Th 5:23-24) Complete sanctification as God’s work in us. This leads to the further thought that their lives should be in harmony with all that that day stands for.” (Morris). i. It is not rebuke or condemnation, but neither is it merely a suggestion or advice. iii. The Gospels
If so, they provide good examples of how to speak to individuals from each category. This view has some merit, but also has problems. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point
Luke-Acts
” ‘Quench’ properly applies to the putting out of a flame of some sort, as that of a fire (Mark 9:48), or a lamp (Matthew 25:8). b. Esteem them very highly in love: Christians are to esteem their leaders, and to esteem them very highly in love. conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy
Certainly; 2. When people start to draw attention to themselves, it is a sure quench to the Spirit. When “all’s well” and “all is safe” are on the lips of men. Compare the case of Belshazzar, Daniel 5:1-5 Daniel 5:6 Daniel 5:9 Daniel 5:26-28; Herod, Acts 12:21-23. Major Prophets
That day would remain unknown, and come as a surprise, as a thief in the night. d. For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them: The unexpected nature of that day will be a tragedy for the unbeliever. under every circumstance, in joy as well as in sorrow; which is different only in form, but not in meaning, from περὶ παντός, for everything. So now we simply have to live up to what God has made us.