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is on page 237 of 393
"The only thing that could protect the Thessalonians from deception in Paul's time & believers in our own time is to remember vigilantly the Word of God. This is evident from recalling that Paul says this is what they should "remember" (2 Thess 2:6) and "stand firm" in and "hold to" (2 Thess 2:16)..."
Yet: 2 Thess 2:15 stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter
— Feb 12, 2026 11:16AM
Yet: 2 Thess 2:15 stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter
Ryan Barkley
is on page 215 of 393
Book is ok, but some takes are just meh:
"Since Gentiles become part of end-time Israel through faith alone, his message is obviously a stumbling block to a Jewish audience, which could be the reason for his imprisonment."(214)
Oh boy...this is just reformation concerns being read back into the text.
Preaching the resurrection of a crucified Messiah who is Lord and not Caesar may be a revolutionary concern?
— Feb 10, 2026 09:08AM
"Since Gentiles become part of end-time Israel through faith alone, his message is obviously a stumbling block to a Jewish audience, which could be the reason for his imprisonment."(214)
Oh boy...this is just reformation concerns being read back into the text.
Preaching the resurrection of a crucified Messiah who is Lord and not Caesar may be a revolutionary concern?

