Key 2081 – Introduction to 1 Thessalonians

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Keys of the Kingdom Podcast 2081

Posted By: admin December 12, 2020

When Paul addressed the Thessalonians, he wasn’t updating them on the latest emotional rituals. He spoke very practically about the daily operation of a network of people that had chosen to live outside the welfare provisions of Rome.

by Gregory Williams
Air Date: December 12, 2020

Show Notes

Paul’s Notes

Freedom of Religion; Author: Paul; Understanding what The Church was doing; Finding the root of the problem; Christ’s new dominion; Working Christians; Misinterpreting Paul’s theology; Fragment clues; 1 Thes friendly conversation; Governmental terminology; Are you sacrificing?; The Brethren; The Joy of the Holy Ghost; “follower” = imitator; Being a “patriot” is not enough; Herod’s welfare state; No ear-tickling (flattering words); No filthy lucre; No benefits from Caesar; Where will you go?; Christ’s kingship; Paul’s examples; Parens patria; Samuel’s warnings; Why you owe Caesar; The called out of God; People jealous of Christians; Latest stimulus package; Debt forgiveness?; Satan the adversary; Christ’s “coming” is every day!; Blood flow in the body of Christ; Getting God to hear your prayer; Perfecting our faith.

Segments

[00:06:30] Paul encourages Christians to continue “working quietly.”
[00:08:05] People invent a theology of Paul that is not in agreement of Christ
[00:13:30] Reading of 1 Thessalonians begins
[00:23:20] Chapter 2
[00:25:03] The Corban of the Pharisees was a welfare state that provided for the needy through compelled offerings
[00:26:59] One purse = socialism which is forbidden through the bible
[00:37:33] Churches = Called out of God = Ekklesia
[00:43:22] Satan = adversary = false accuser = those who oppose the way of Christ

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