Thirsting Souls Bible Teaching

(2Th 3:2)  “And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.”  We forget that it takes faith (belief that what God says is true – that He does all He says) to embrace eternal life. Today is a generation who have not been exposed to the blessed Book. They have been confused by an influx of hundreds of versions. They have been told by so-called Scholars that it contains fiction (it does not!). Their soul does not desire anything that would say, “You need a change in your life”; therefore they are unreasonable when approached and continue in their wickedness. Hear me: but not all! There are thirsty souls out there waiting for a caring Child of God to reach them!  

(2Th 3:1)  “Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:”   “Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the Word of the Lord may…..be glorified,…”  God’s people need to hold forth the Word of God (the Bible) as being true from start to finish. It needs to be held up as it is in truth – the only revelation of God. Who do men think they are, picking and choosing what they will believe or not? Either it is or it is not the Word of God! Stand on it and hold it forth for all to see. There is only one way to be saved, repent and believe that Jesus paid for your sins. Ask the Lord for mercy to save your soul. Then seek to live in obedience to God’s Word for His glory!

(2Th 3:1)  “Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:”  Pray that the Word of Lord, that is the giving forth of the gospel, may not be restrained from sharing. Most of the time, in our society, it is only restrained by our own lack of concern for the souls of others. No one is telling us not to share Christ. We simply do not care what happens to them. Oh, sure, on some level we care. But not enough to put them first over ourselves at that moment. God help us! Touch my soul with conviction, repentance, and true Godly concern!  

 (2 Th 2:17)  “Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.”   If there is a good word and work, then there are those that are not good words or works. Yes, the Lord looks to the heart’s desire, but still there are some things that do not, in reality, glorify Him. So often people speak of the Lord leading them to do this or that which in reality goes against God’s Word. If you are not knowledgeable enough to know God’s Word go to one who does. Be sure your word or work truly glorifies God. It does matter. He does care.

(2Th 2:16)  “Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, (17)  Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.”   I draw you attention to the word, “grace”. It means “favor received but not deserved”. Because of circumstances, many believe they deserve better from God. Truth: we deserve the agonies of hell for eternity. It is the grace of God that we are not there right now. If you are saved, it is not because you merit it, but because God is merciful. The Lord Jesus honestly said to us: (Joh_16:33) “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”

(2Th 2:16)  “Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, (17)  Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.”   Not only does the Lord console our hearts regarding all that comes with living in this wicked world, but also He gives us “hope”. Not wishful thinking, as the word normally means to the lost, but “an expectant looking for a sure coming event”. We will be delivered from this life to live forever in the presence of the Lord! This sinful body will be left behind. This wicked world will be left behind! Even so, Lord Jesus, come.

(2Th 2:16)  “Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, (17)  Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.”  Why do we need this everlasting consolation? Remember first this is written to brothers and sisters all over the world. Many are in danger. All struggle with their own sinful nature and feel troubled at sins effects upon both ourselves and the world around us. Thank God for His consolation, reminding us our struggle is but a short time upon this earth – eternity awaits!

 (2Th 2:16)  “Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, (17)  Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.”  Not only is our Precious Lord Jesus still at work in the heart of the Born Again Believer, but also is Almighty God – notice: “….even our Father….”  How can I say that not all men are God’s children? Answer: the Word of God says it: (Gal 4:4)  But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, (5)  To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. (6)  And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.”  Have you been adopted?