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Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians is as relevant for us today as it was for first-century Thessalonian believers to whom he wrote. Its three main themes—the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, intercessory prayer, and local church discipline—were addressed to a young church experiencing trouble, discrimination, and harassment because of their commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ. Here Ian...

Spirit (v. 13). Here is proof for the doctrine of the Trinity. All three Persons are here seen to be co-operating together in the work of salvation; Paul appeals to both Father and Son to comfort and strengthen his friends in Thessalonica (v. 17), while it is the Spirit’s work to help us pray well. Prayer is not achieved without the help of the Spirit of God. Just as worship requires ‘spirit and truth’ (John 4:24), so prayer requires the guidance of the Spirit. The Puritan John
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