Rumors, lies, and false signs have been poisoning the church and Paul seeks to set the record straight.

Much like his first letter, Paul opens 2 Thessalonians with a joyful boast about them. By no means is he dismissing their adverse circumstances, but he takes great pride in how they’ve responded to persecution.

Paul closes his first letter to the church of Thessalonica by teaching them that the way in which we live and pursue God will either grow and strengthen God’s presence in our lives or quench the fire of His Spirit through indifference.