{"id":91390,"date":"2024-11-09T00:01:44","date_gmt":"2024-11-09T08:01:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/?p=91390"},"modified":"2024-11-08T07:38:43","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T15:38:43","slug":"sermon-1-thessalonians-the-return-of-jesus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cogwriter.com\/news\/prophecy\/sermon-1-thessalonians-the-return-of-jesus\/","title":{"rendered":"Sermon: 1 Thessalonians & the Return of Jesus"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nFirst page of the Book of 1 Thessalonians in Greek
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1 Thessalonians & the Return of Jesus<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

In this sermon, Dr. Thiel went through each and every verse of the Apostle Paul’s Letter to the Thessalonians. He also gave background on the history of Thessaloniki. He noted that Paul’s epistle starts out with what could be considered to be a binitarian formula. He mentioned that Paul wrote that Christians were called and predestined and states that people are not predestined to be lost. He mentioned Romans 11 and the late Herbert W. Armstrong’s position on the fullness of Gentiles coming in. Dr. Thiel mentioned that the converted Gentiles will be kings and priests on the earth during the millennium. Scriptures related to the first resurrection, at the seventh and last trump, and the return of Jesus were read–including the fact that the Apostle Paul refers to the return several times. Dr. Thiel went over some of the events Jesus said to watch for related to His return, and the fact that the return is after, not before, the Great Tribulation according to what Jesus said and Paul wrote. Times and seasons were mentioned as well as when some may falsely proclaim “peace and safety.” Dr. Thiel mentioned that everything God does He does out of love, we are to increase in Philadelphian love, and that our hope in God and Jesus’ return is real. Persecutions were also referred to. Dr. Thiel read what Paul wrote is “good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior” as well as what the Psalmist said it was good to do. The importance of aspects of hierarchical church government, via quotes from the Apostle Paul and Herbert W. Armstrong, were discussed. Warnings from the Apostle Paul to not quench the Spirit or despise prophecies were read.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Here is a link to the sermon: 1 Thessalonians & the Return of Jesus<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Some other items of interest may include:<\/p>\n

1 THESSALONIANS <\/strong>Comments on 1 Thessalonians<\/a>. Here is a link to a related sermon: 1 Thessalonians & the Return of Jesus<\/a>.
\nWhat About Romans 11:25 and the Full Number of the Gentiles?<\/a> Some in the West discount God’s calling of Gentiles, but the Apostle Paul wrote about the need for them to come to the truth before Jesus returns. Two somewhat related videos are available Gentiles and When Will Jesus Return?<\/a> and Puerto Rico, Trials, and Triumphs<\/a>.
\nIs There A Secret Rapture for the Church? When and Where is the Church Protected?<\/a> What does the Bible really teach? Does the Church flee or is it taken up just prior to the great tribulation? Who really is left behind<\/em>? Here are links to three related videos Fleeing or Rapture?<\/a>, Rapture or Fleeing? Which is Great Tribulation Protection?<\/a> and Did Jesus Teach a Pre-tribulation Rapture?<\/a> Here is a sermon in the Spanish language: \u00bfEl rapto o huida antes de la gran tribulaci\u00f3n?<\/a>
\nMATTHEW<\/strong> Here are links to twelve sermons covering the 28 chapters of Matthew: Matthew 1-2: Greek or Aramaic, Jesus, and the Star?<\/a>, Matthew 3-5: John the Baptist, Temptations, and the Beatitudes<\/a>, Matthew 6-7: Charitable Deeds, the Rosary, Prayer, the Golden Rule, and Faith<\/a>, <\/em> Matthew 8-10: Married Clergy, Faith, Coming Persecution, and the Ecumenical Agenda<\/a>, Matthew 11-12: John the Elijah, Sodom, Unpardonable Sin, & 3 Days and 3 Nights<\/a>, -14: Parables, Mustard Seeds, Birthdays, and Faith<\/a>, Matthew 15-16: Tradition, Signs of the Times, and The Rock & Peter<\/a>, Matthew 17-18: Transfiguration, Elijah to Come, Taxes, and Forgiveness<\/a>, Matthew 19-20: Transgender? Divorce? Purgatory? The first shall be last?<\/a>, Matthew 21-23: \u2018Palm Sunday,\u2019 Come as You Are?, and the Greatest Commandments<\/a>, Matthew 24: Temple Destruction, Sorrows, Tribulation, and the Return of Jesus<\/a>, and Matthew 25-28: Midnight Cry, False Christians, Resurrection, & Teaching what Jesus Taught<\/a>.
\nMARK<\/strong> Here is a link to a sermon covering all of Jesus\u2019 words in the Gospel of Mark: What did Jesus teach in the Book of Mark?<\/a> Here is a link to six sermons covering all the verses in the Gospel of Mark: Mark 1-2: Author, Prophecy, & Miracles<\/a>, Mark 3-5: Healing, Demons, and Parables<\/a>, Mark 6-9: Tradition, John\u2019s beheading, Elijah, and Restoration<\/a>, Mark 10-12: Marriage, Divorce, Needle Eye, Greatest Command, & Taxes<\/a>, Mark 13: Temple, Four Horsemen, Troubles, Great Tribulation, and Gospel Proclamation<\/a>, and Mark 14-16: Jesus\u2019 Priorities & Betrayal, the Resurrection, Signs, and Reaching the World<\/a><\/span>.
\nLUKE<\/strong> Here are links to eight sermons covering the entire \u2018Gospel of Luke\u2019: Luke 1-2: John the Baptist, Mary, and the Census<\/a>, Luke 3-6: John the Baptist, Jesus\u2019 genealogy, Satan\u2019s Influence, and the Sermon on the Mount<\/a>, Luke 7-9: Miracles, Purpose of Parables, Kingdom of God, and Women Supporting the Ministry<\/a>, Luke 10-11: The 70, Doing the Work, the Good Samaritan, Prayer, and Signs<\/a>, Luke 12-13: Priorities, Delayed Fruit Bearing, Little Flock, Prophecy, and the Narrow Way<\/a>, Luke 14-16: The Lost Sheep, the Prodigal Son, the Rich Man and Lazarus<\/a>, Luke 17-20: Faith, the Kingdom, Gathering, Prayer, & Rewards<\/a>, and Luke 21-22: Giving, Sorrows, Persecution, Tribulation, Fig Tree, and Violence<\/a>. The last sermon also covers Jesus\u2019 words in the Book of Acts.
\nJOHN<\/strong> Here are links to a seven-part sermon series covering the entire \u2018Gospel of John\u2019: John 1-3: Anti-unitarian, Wine, Being Born Again, & Heaven<\/a>, John 4-6: Jesus and the Samaritan Woman, Miracles and the Bread of Life<\/a>, <\/strong>John 10-12: Sheep, Hirelings, Lazarus\/Soul Sleep and \u2018Palm Day\u2019<\/a>, John 13-15: Footwashing and the Words of Jesus<\/a>, John 16-18: Truth, Trinity, and Pontius Pilate<\/a>, and John 19-21: Do not only try, do what God wants<\/a>.
\nACTS <\/strong>Here is an article: The Book of Acts<\/a>. Here is a link to related sermons: Book of Acts 1-2: Jesus Left, New Testament Church Began<\/a>, Acts 3-5: Miracles, Trials, Proclamation, and Persecution<\/a>, <\/strong><\/em>Acts 6-9: Widows, Stephen, Saul, and Simon Magus<\/a>, Acts 10-12: Visions, Dreams, and Gentiles<\/a>, Acts 13-16: Prophets, Poisoning, and Proclamation<\/a>,<\/strong>Acts 17-19: Travels, Anointed Cloths, & the Gospel of the Kingdom<\/a>, Acts 20-22: James, Sunday, and Prejudice<\/a>, and Acts 23-25: Vows, Secrets, Cults, & Criticisms<\/a>, and Acts 26-28: Shipwreck, the Kingdom of God, & Amen<\/a>.
\nROMANS <\/strong>Comments on the Book of Romans<\/a>. Here are links to six related sermons: Romans 1-2: Believe the Truth of God<\/a>, Romans 3:-6: Sin, Law, Grace, Salvation<\/a>, Romans 7-8: God\u2019s Spirit and Guarantee<\/a>, Romans 9-10: Grace, Mercy, Salvation<\/a>, Romans 11-12: Gentiles, Jews, and the Fulness<\/a>, and Romans 13-16: Obedience, Gentiles, Love, and Women<\/a>.
\n1 CORINTHIANS <\/strong>Comments on the 1st Epistle to the Corinthians<\/a>. Here are links to\u00a0 related sermons: 1 Corinthians 1-2: God\u2019s Spirit & the Ways of the World<\/a>, 1 Corinthians 3-4: Christianity Requires Repentance<\/a>, 1 Corinthians 5-6: The Church and Bad Apples<\/a>, 1 Corinthians 7-8: Sex, Remarriage, and Christian Love<\/a>, 1 Corinthians 9-10: Authority, Idols, and Love<\/a>, 1 Corinthians 11-12: Hair, Veils, & Spiritual Gifts<\/a>, 1 Corinthians 13-14: Love, Prophecy, and Tongues<\/a>, and 1 Corinthians 15-16: Resurrection Hope, Collections, and Love<\/a>.
\n2 CORINTHIANS <\/strong>Comments on the 2nd Epistle to the Corinthians<\/a>. Here is a links to related sermons: 2 Corinthians 1-2: Church of God Suffering and Open Door<\/a>; 2 Corinthians 3: The New Covenant, Jews, & Gentiles<\/a>; 2 Corinthians 4-5: Guaranteed Immortality<\/a>; 2 Corinthians 6: Salvation and Persecutions<\/a>; 2 Corinthians 2:7-9: Be a Philadelphian Giver<\/a>; <\/strong>2 Corinthians 10-11: Faithfulness, Speaking, and Fables<\/a>; and 2 Corinthians 12-13: Problems and Philadelphian Proofs<\/a>.
\nGALATIANS <\/strong>Comments on Galatians<\/a> Did the Apostle Paul do away with God\u2019s law as some claim the Book of Galatians teaches? What is the false gospel? Related sermon videos related to Galatians are available: Galatians 1 and the False Gospel<\/a> and Galatians 2 & 3: What Law was Added? What was Abolished?<\/a> and Galatians 4 & 5: Who Does Not Inherit the Kingdom?<\/a> and Galatians 5 & 6: The Gifts of the Spirit<\/a>.
\nEPHESIANS <\/strong>Comments on Ephesians<\/a>. <\/strong>Here is a link three related sermons: Ephesians 1-2: Predestination, Mysteries, & Grace<\/a>. Ephesians 3 -4: Godhead, Immortality, Your Purpose<\/a>, <\/strong>and Ephesians 5-6: Put on the Whole Armor of God, Marriage, Child Rearing<\/a>.
\nPHILIPPIANS <\/strong>Comments on Philippians<\/a>. Here are two related sermons: Philippians 1-2: God will not give up on you<\/a> and Philippians 3-4: Faith, Love, and Polycarp<\/a>.
\nCOLOSSIANS <\/strong>The Book of Colossians<\/a>. Here is a link to a related sermon: Book of Colossians<\/a>.
\n2 THESSALONIANS <\/strong>Comments on 2 Thessalonians<\/a>.
\n1 PETER <\/strong>Here is a link to an article: 1 Peter: Scriptures and Commentary<\/a>. Here is a link to a related sermon covering 1 Peter: 1 Peter: Humbly love, God\u2019s plan is eternal<\/a>.
\n2 PETER & JUDE <\/strong>Here is a link to an article: Second Peter & Jude: Scriptures and Commentary<\/a>. <\/strong>Here is a link to a related sermon covering those books: 2 Peter & Jude: Lusts, Prophecy, & 144,000?<\/a>
\nJAMES <\/strong>Here are links to sermons covering James: Strong Meat: James 1-2<\/a> and Strong Meat: James 3-5<\/a>.
\nREVELATION<\/strong> This is a link to a sermon covering words Jesus spoke as recorded in the Book of Revelation and in first and second Corinthians: Revelation: Jesus\u2019 Final Words<\/a>.
\nThe Bible, Peter, Paul, John, Polycarp, Herbert W. Armstrong, Roderick C. Meredith, and Bob Thiel on Church Government<\/a> What form of governance did the early church have? Was it hierarchical? Which form of governance would one expect to have in the Philadelphia remnant? The people decide and\/or committee forms, odd dictatorships, or the same type that the Philadelphia era itself had? What are some of the scriptural limits on ecclesiastical authority? Do some commit organizational idolatry? Here is a Spanish language version La Biblia, Policarpo, Herbert W. Armstrong, y Roderick C. Meredith sobre el gobierno de la Iglesia<\/a>. Here is a link to a sermon titled Church Governance<\/span><\/a>.
\nUniversal OFFER of Salvation, Apokatastasis: Can God save the lost in an age to come? Hundreds of scriptures reveal God\u2019s plan of salvation<\/a> Will all get a fair chance at salvation? This free book is packed with scriptures showing that God does intend to offer salvation to all who ever lived\u2013the elect in this age, and the rest in the age to come. Here is a link to a related sermon series: Universal Offer of Salvation 1: Apocatastasis<\/a>, Universal Offer of Salvation 2: Jesus Desires All to be Saved<\/a>, Mysteries of the Great White Throne Judgment (<\/a>Universal Offer of Salvation part 3)<\/a>, Is God Fair<\/a>, Will God Pardon the Ignorant?<\/a>, Can God Save Your Relatives?<\/a>, Babies, Limbo, Purgatory and God\u2019s Plan<\/a>, and \u2018By the Mouth of All His Holy Prophets\u2019<\/a>.
\nIs God Calling You?<\/a> This booklet discusses topics including calling, election, and selection. If God is calling you, how will you respond? Here is are links to related sermons: Christian Election: Is God Calling YOU?<\/a> and Predestination and Your Selection<\/a>. A short animation is also available: Is God Calling You?<\/a><\/span><\/span>
\nBeliefs of the Original Catholic Church<\/a>. Did the original \u201ccatholic church\u201d have doctrines held by the Continuing Church of God? Did Church of God leaders uses the term \u201ccatholic church\u201d to ever describe the church they were part of? Here are links to related sermons: Original Catholic Church of God?<\/a>, Original Catholic Doctrine: Creed, Liturgy, Baptism, Passover<\/a>, What Type of Catholic was Polycarp of Smyrna?<\/a>, Tradition, Holy Days, Salvation, Dress, & Celibacy<\/a>, Early Heresies and Heretics<\/a>, Doctrines: 3 Days, Abortion, Ecumenism, Meats<\/a>, Tithes, Crosses, Destiny, and more<\/a>, Saturday or Sunday?<\/a>, The Godhead<\/a>, Apostolic Laying on of Hands Succession<\/a>, Church in the Wilderness Apostolic Succession List<\/a>, Holy Mother Church and Heresies<\/a>, and Lying Wonders and Original Beliefs<\/a><\/span>.
\nPreparing for the \u2018Short Work\u2019 and The Famine of the Word<\/a> What is the \u2018short work\u2019 of Romans 9:28? Who is preparing for it? Will Philadelphian Christians instruct many in the end times? Here is a link to a related video sermon titled: The Short Work<\/a>. Here is a link to another: Preparing to Instruct Many<\/a>.<\/span>
\nWho Gave the World the Bible? The Canon: Why do we have the books we now do in the Bible? Is the Bible complete?<\/a> Are there lost gospels? What about the Apocrypha? Is the Septuagint better than the Masoretic text? What about the Textus Receptus vs. Nestle Alland? Was the New Testament written in Greek, Aramaic, or Hebrew? Which translations are based upon the best ancient text? Did the true Church of God have the canon from the beginning? Here are links to related sermons: Let\u2019s Talk About the Bible<\/a>, The Books of the Old Testament<\/a>, The Septuagint and its Apocrypha<\/a>, Masoretic Text of the Old Testament<\/a>, and Lost Books of the Bible<\/a>, and Let\u2019s Talk About the New Testament<\/a>, The New Testament Canon From the Beginning<\/a>, English Versions of the Bible and How Did We Get Them?<\/a>, What was the Original Language of the New Testament?<\/a>, Original Order of the Books of the Bible<\/a>, and Who Gave the World the Bible? Who Had the Chain of Custody? <\/a><\/span>
\nProof Jesus is the Messiah<\/a> This free book has over 200 Hebrew prophecies were fulfilled by Jesus. Plus, His arrival was consistent with specific prophecies and even Jewish interpretations of prophecy. Here are links to seven related sermons: Proof Jesus is the Messiah<\/a>, Prophecies of Jesus\u2019 birth, timing, and death<\/a>, Jesus\u2019 prophesied divinity<\/a>, 200+ OT prophecies Jesus filled; Plus prophecies He made<\/a>, Why Don\u2019t Jews Accept Jesus?<\/a>, Daniel 9, Jews, and Jesus<\/a>, and Facts and Atheists\u2019 Delusions About Jesus<\/a>. Plus the links to two sermonettes: Luke\u2019s census: Any historical evidence?<\/a> and Muslims believe Jesus is the Messiah, but<\/a> \u2026
\n<\/b>Hope of Salvation: How the Continuing<\/em> Church of God Differs from Protestantism<\/a> The CCOG is NOT Protestant. This free online book explains how the real <\/em>Church of God differs from mainstream\/traditional Protestants. Several sermons related to the free book are also available: Protestant, Baptist, and CCOG History<\/a>; The First Protestant, God\u2019s Command, Grace, & Character<\/a>; The New Testament, Martin Luther, and the Canon<\/a>; Eucharist, Passover, and Easter<\/a>; Views of Jews, Lost Tribes, Warfare, & Baptism<\/a>; Scripture vs. Tradition, Sabbath vs. Sunday<\/a>; Church Services, Sunday, Heaven, and God\u2019s Plan<\/a><\/a>; Seventh Day Baptists\/Adventists\/Messianics: Protestant or COG?<\/a>; Millennial Kingdom of God and God\u2019s Plan of Salvation<\/a>; Crosses, Trees, Tithes, and Unclean Meats<\/a>; The Godhead and the Trinity<\/a>; Fleeing or Rapture?<\/a>; and Ecumenism, Rome, and CCOG Differences<\/a>.
\nThe MYSTERY of GOD\u2019s PLAN Why Did God Create Anything? Why did God make you? <\/a> This free online book helps answers some of the biggest questions that human have, including the biblical meaning of life. Here is a link to three related sermons: Mysteries of God\u2019s Plan<\/a>, Mysteries of Truth, Sin, Rest, Suffering, and God\u2019s Plan<\/a>, and The Mystery of YOU<\/a>.<\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span>Christians: Ambassadors for the Kingdom of God, Biblical instructions on living as a Christian<\/a> This is a scripture-filled booklet for those wishing to live as a real Christian. A related sermon is also available: Christians are Ambassadors for the Kingdom of God<\/a>.
\nThe Ten Commandments: The Decalogue, Christianity, and the Beast<\/a> This is a free pdf book explaining the what the Ten Commandments are, where they came from, how they develop love, how early professors of Christ viewed them, and how various ones, including the Beast of Revelation, will oppose them. A related sermon is titled: The Ten Commandments and the Beast of Revelation<\/a>.
\nThe Gospel of the Kingdom of God<\/a> This free online pdf booklet has answers many questions people have about the Gospel of the Kingdom of God and explains why it is the solution to the issues the world is facing. Here are links to three related sermons: The World\u2019s False Gospel<\/a>, The Gospel of the Kingdom: From the New and Old Testaments<\/a>, and The Kingdom of God is the Solution<\/a>.
\nWhere is the True Christian Church Today?<\/a> This free online pdf booklet answers that question and includes 18 proofs, clues, and signs to identify the true vs. false Christian church. Plus 7 proofs, clues, and signs to help identify Laodicean churches. A related sermon is also available: Where is the True Christian Church? <\/a>Here is a link to the booklet in the Spanish language: \u00bfD\u00f3nde est\u00e1 la verdadera Iglesia cristiana de hoy?<\/a> Here is a link in the German language: WO IST DIE WAHRE CHRISTLICHE KIRCHE HEUTE?<\/a> Here is a link in the French language: O\u00f9 est la vraie \u00c9glise Chr\u00e9tienne aujourd\u2019hui?<\/a>
\nContinuing History of the Church of God<\/a> This pdf booklet is a historical overview of the true Church of God and some of its main opponents from Acts 2 to the 21st century. Related sermon links include Continuing History of the Church of God: c. 31 to c. 300 A.D<\/a>. and Continuing History of the Church of God: 4th-16th Centuries<\/a> and Continuing History of the Church of God: 17th-20th Centuries<\/a>. The booklet is available in Spanish: Continuaci\u00f3n de la Historia de la Iglesia de Dios<\/a>, German: Kontinuierliche Geschichte der Kirche Gottes<\/a>, and Ekegusii Omogano Bw\u2019ekanisa Ya Nyasae Egendererete<\/a>.
\nCCOG.ORG<\/a> Continuing<\/a><\/em> Church of God<\/a> The group striving to be most faithful amongst all real Christian groups to the word of God. There are links to literature is about 160 different languages there.<\/p>\n

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