What are his commandments?
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263» 1Thess 5:27 . . I adjure you by The Lord to have this letter read to all
the brethren.
I think it safe to say that Paul wasn't talking about picking out a verse here
and there as a spring board to a sermon, no, he meant the whole epistle,
not just excerpts.
The word "adjure" has a variety of meanings; they all pretty much relate to
putting someone under a solemn obligation (e.g. Matt 26:63-64) viz: church
officers who neglect reading Paul's epistle(s) to their congregations are in
serious dereliction of duty.
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263» 1Thess 5:27 . . I adjure you by The Lord to have this letter read to all
the brethren.
I think it safe to say that Paul wasn't talking about picking out a verse here
and there as a spring board to a sermon, no, he meant the whole epistle,
not just excerpts.
The word "adjure" has a variety of meanings; they all pretty much relate to
putting someone under a solemn obligation (e.g. Matt 26:63-64) viz: church
officers who neglect reading Paul's epistle(s) to their congregations are in
serious dereliction of duty.
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● 2Thess 2:1-4 . . Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus
Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, that ye be not soon shaken in
mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, that
the day of Christ is at hand.
. . . Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except
there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of
perdition; who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God, or that is
worshipped; so that he as God sits in the temple of God, presenting himself that he
is God.
The temple of God will be located in the city of Jerusalem in the country of Israel.
Seeing as how there is no temple there now, then we should beware falling prey to
fanatical claims that the current global chaos is a sign that the end is near.
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● 2Thess 2:1-4 . . Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus
Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, that ye be not soon shaken in
mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, that
the day of Christ is at hand.
. . . Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except
there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of
perdition; who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God, or that is
worshipped; so that he as God sits in the temple of God, presenting himself that he
is God.
The temple of God will be located in the city of Jerusalem in the country of Israel.
Seeing as how there is no temple there now, then we should beware falling prey to
fanatical claims that the current global chaos is a sign that the end is near.
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265» 2Thess 2:15 . . Brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which
you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.
The "traditions" to which Paul refers are in two categories: (1) word of
mouth, and (2) in writing. Seeing as how Paul and his contemporaries are no
longer available for personal appearances, then the only reasonably reliable
traditions in existence are the ones they left us in writing, i.e. the New
Testament epistles.
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265» 2Thess 2:15 . . Brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which
you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.
The "traditions" to which Paul refers are in two categories: (1) word of
mouth, and (2) in writing. Seeing as how Paul and his contemporaries are no
longer available for personal appearances, then the only reasonably reliable
traditions in existence are the ones they left us in writing, i.e. the New
Testament epistles.
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266» 2Thess 3:6-10 . . In the name of The Lord Jesus Christ, we command
you, brothers, to keep away from every brother who is idle and does not live
according to the teaching you received from us. For you yourselves know
how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with
you, nor did we eat anyone's food without paying for it.
. . . On the contrary, we worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that
we would not be a burden to any of you. We did this, not because we do not
have the right to such help, but in order to make ourselves a model for you
to follow. For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: If a man
will not work, he shall not eat.
People unemployed due to circumstances beyond their control are exempt
from that directive. It specifically targets what we here in the USA call a
bum: which Webster's defines as someone who sponges off others not
because they can't find work; but because they have an aversion to work;
viz: they avoid work as if it were an inconvenient imposition on their leisure
time.
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266» 2Thess 3:6-10 . . In the name of The Lord Jesus Christ, we command
you, brothers, to keep away from every brother who is idle and does not live
according to the teaching you received from us. For you yourselves know
how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with
you, nor did we eat anyone's food without paying for it.
. . . On the contrary, we worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that
we would not be a burden to any of you. We did this, not because we do not
have the right to such help, but in order to make ourselves a model for you
to follow. For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: If a man
will not work, he shall not eat.
People unemployed due to circumstances beyond their control are exempt
from that directive. It specifically targets what we here in the USA call a
bum: which Webster's defines as someone who sponges off others not
because they can't find work; but because they have an aversion to work;
viz: they avoid work as if it were an inconvenient imposition on their leisure
time.
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266» 2Thess 3:11-13 . .We hear that some among you are idle. They are
not busy; they are busybodies. Such people we command and urge in The
Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the bread they eat. And as for
you, brothers, never tire of doing what is right.
I'm pretty sure that the "brothers" in that passage are church officers seeing
as how it speaks of "some among you" which would indicate the
congregation.
Some might not think that holding down a job qualifies as Christianity but it
certainly does, especially when working for a living is categorized as "doing
what is right".
● 1John 3:7 . . Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. He who
does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous.
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266» 2Thess 3:11-13 . .We hear that some among you are idle. They are
not busy; they are busybodies. Such people we command and urge in The
Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the bread they eat. And as for
you, brothers, never tire of doing what is right.
I'm pretty sure that the "brothers" in that passage are church officers seeing
as how it speaks of "some among you" which would indicate the
congregation.
Some might not think that holding down a job qualifies as Christianity but it
certainly does, especially when working for a living is categorized as "doing
what is right".
● 1John 3:7 . . Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. He who
does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous.
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267» 2Thess 3:14 . . If anyone does not obey our commands in this letter,
take special note of him. Do not associate with him, in order that he may feel
ashamed.
Back then when churches were small cells meeting in private homes rather
than auditoriums seating hundreds of people, it was easy for church officers
to hold their congregation's feet to the fire. Nowadays, forget it. Church
sizes are such that officers haven't a clue what's going on in the lives of their
membership roles. As a result, modern churches are permeated with conduct
unbecoming.
● 2Thess 3:15 . .Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a
brother.
Mandatory consequences were usually for the purpose of discipline; viz:
child rearing. So when officers ostracize one of Christ's followers, they
should keep in mind that the errant follower is one of their own: a sibling
around the table in God's home. So wayward followers shouldn't be
permanently culled from the herd as if they're the devil in disguise. They
aren't devils; no, they're just naughty kids that deserve grounding, so to
speak. (cf. 2Cor 2:6-11)
NOTE: Quite a bit of the material in the apostle Paul's letters to Timothy and
Titus contain written instructions for church officers; but as his instructions
are very likely of interest to seminary students on a path towards becoming
church officers; they bear repeating on the internet just in case one or more
wanna-bees happen to be looking in. If so, then please consider our
comments merely a primer, i.e. a taste of the really good stuff available
from seminary faculties.
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267» 2Thess 3:14 . . If anyone does not obey our commands in this letter,
take special note of him. Do not associate with him, in order that he may feel
ashamed.
Back then when churches were small cells meeting in private homes rather
than auditoriums seating hundreds of people, it was easy for church officers
to hold their congregation's feet to the fire. Nowadays, forget it. Church
sizes are such that officers haven't a clue what's going on in the lives of their
membership roles. As a result, modern churches are permeated with conduct
unbecoming.
● 2Thess 3:15 . .Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a
brother.
Mandatory consequences were usually for the purpose of discipline; viz:
child rearing. So when officers ostracize one of Christ's followers, they
should keep in mind that the errant follower is one of their own: a sibling
around the table in God's home. So wayward followers shouldn't be
permanently culled from the herd as if they're the devil in disguise. They
aren't devils; no, they're just naughty kids that deserve grounding, so to
speak. (cf. 2Cor 2:6-11)
NOTE: Quite a bit of the material in the apostle Paul's letters to Timothy and
Titus contain written instructions for church officers; but as his instructions
are very likely of interest to seminary students on a path towards becoming
church officers; they bear repeating on the internet just in case one or more
wanna-bees happen to be looking in. If so, then please consider our
comments merely a primer, i.e. a taste of the really good stuff available
from seminary faculties.
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“‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38This is the first and great commandment. Matthew 22:37-38
49For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say and what I should speak. 50And I know that His command is everlasting life. Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I speak.” John 1249-50
“If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. 24He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father’s who sent Me. John 14:23-24
“If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31-32
49For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say and what I should speak. 50And I know that His command is everlasting life. Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I speak.” John 1249-50
“If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. 24He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father’s who sent Me. John 14:23-24
“If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31-32
His commandments are in His “covenant” or law and that can be found in the Bible. 1 Cor. 2:16 says “we have the mind of Christ.” That’s why His Word is so important. He has told us all we need to know in His word.
If you want to know what His commandments are concerning any Bible subject, just do a study of that subject, reading all of the Bible scripture on that subject and you will have not only “the mind of Christ” on that subject but also all of His commandments on that subject. Psalms 119:160 says that the ENTIRETY or SUM of His word is truth.
If you want to know what His commandments are concerning any Bible subject, just do a study of that subject, reading all of the Bible scripture on that subject and you will have not only “the mind of Christ” on that subject but also all of His commandments on that subject. Psalms 119:160 says that the ENTIRETY or SUM of His word is truth.
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268»1Tim 1:3-5 . . As I urged you when I went into Macedonia-- remain in
Ephesus that you may charge some that they teach no other doctrine, nor
give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather
than godly edification which is in faith.
The epistles of Timothy and Titus are sometimes called the pastoral epistles
because Paul's instructions target mainly church managers rather than
congregations.
"no other doctrine" is the information Paul mentioned in another letter.
● 2Thess 2:15 . . So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions
which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.
"by letter from us" would of course include 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus; and
all the other epistles too, including Peter's, James', John's, and Jude's.
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268»1Tim 1:3-5 . . As I urged you when I went into Macedonia-- remain in
Ephesus that you may charge some that they teach no other doctrine, nor
give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather
than godly edification which is in faith.
The epistles of Timothy and Titus are sometimes called the pastoral epistles
because Paul's instructions target mainly church managers rather than
congregations.
"no other doctrine" is the information Paul mentioned in another letter.
● 2Thess 2:15 . . So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions
which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.
"by letter from us" would of course include 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus; and
all the other epistles too, including Peter's, James', John's, and Jude's.
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