STAND FIRM

Passage: 2Thessalonians 2:13~17  

Key verse: 15


1. Called through the gospel (13-15)

God called us because he loved us. Our salvation does not rest on our feeble faith or faithfulness. It rests on the love and power and grace of God who called us through his gospel. When we believe the gospel, which is the truth, God's Spirit works in us to purify us from sin. God calls us through his gospel so that we might share in the glory of Jesus Christ.

2. Strengthened to do good deeds (16-17)

We must hold fast to this gospel--the gospel which Paul teaches--and stand firm in our faith. God's grace is an undeserved gift. But he did not save us to become useless; he saved us to do good works. God himself gives us his word and his work to do. We cannot do anything good without his direction. Jesus himself and God the Father will encourage us and strengthen us to do his work.


Prayer: Lord, thank you for calling me through your gospel. Strengthen me by your word and Spirit to do your work.

One Word: Stand firm in God's truth