
The Results of Justification (Romans 5)
Paul notes the results of our being justified by faith in Jesus Christ alone.
Paul notes the results of our being justified by faith in Jesus Christ alone.
Chapter 1 is more of an amplified greeting of Paul to the Thessalonians, He acknowledges their sufferings for their faith in Christ Jesus as an evidence of God’s grace and reminds them of Christ’s judgment on those who have caused their suffering at His return.
Paul continues his eschatological teachings concerning the Day of the Lord, a unique time of God’s judgment on the whole earth. And he closes his letter exhorting the Thessalonians to holy living, looking to the Coming of Christ (Rapture).
Paul informs the Thessalonians believers of his great desire to see them again and emphasizes how they are not to become discouraged because of suffering.
Paul continues to urge the Philippians to live unselfishly, considering the needs of others above their own needs, following after the great example of Jesus Christ Himself.