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1 ThessaloniansSteve Gregg
Steve Gregg delves into the fifth and final chapter of First Thessalonians, addressing eschatological questions about what happens to those who have died before the second coming of Christ. Gregg emphasizes the importance of living in relative security and avoiding living lifestyles that can be a threat to judgment. He emphasizes the importance of avoiding the tendency towards compromise with the worldly darkness and walking as children of light, and also underscores the value of working together for sanctification.
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