Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions (Revised) (2nd Edition)
: A Reader's Edition Of The Book Of Concord

"Each study in the God's Word for Today series provides an in-depth exploration of a book of the Bible. Each session includes: - background information on the book of the Bible, its author, audience, occasion, and purpose - learning experiences that promote exciting and challenging discussions - notes for leaders that answer questions, suggest a learning process, and provide additional information - discussion starters that help participants apply God's Word to their daily lives About God's Word for Today: 1... Show More and 2 Thessalonians. God gave Paul a vision. In it, a man from Macedonia pleaded with Paul saying, ""Come over to Macedonia and help us"" (Acts 16:9). Following the Lord's call, Paul and his entourage eventually reached Thessalonica. In his two letters addressed to the Thessalonian Christians, Paul expresses his deep care as a founding pastor concerned about his fledgling congregation. In addition to Christian persecution, the Lord's second coming, the Antichrist, and Christian discipline, readers will learn about - the power of the Word of God - the importance of living a God-pleasing life - the reason why we are faithful to the Bible's teachings." Show Less