Separation This is the past tense of the creed and is expressed in the words “ye turned to God from idols.” In a heathen setting these words are full of meaning. What had happened to cause this change in these heathen people? First, the apostle had taken the message to them. Even in spite of the persecution which he endured at Philippi, he had been bold to preach to those at Thessalonica. This boldness (2:2) brought with it persecution, and such we may expect today as we draw near the end of the