A day late. -.-
2 Thessalonians 1:1-12
The church of the Thessalonians persevered and held firm through troubles. Paul is writing to encourage a discouraged and burnt out church that is prone to deception.
v.8 gave me a lot of trouble, but I learned that "those who do not know God" actually means "those who refuse to know/accept God." v.9 talks about "everlasting destruction" for these people, and it's like the unforgivable sin in Matthew 12:31-32. This kind of refusal - if it lasts until death - the lost soul will end up in hell, and that's the everlasting destruction.
The line is clearly drawn. Hell is a real place, and Christians should not try to water this down when it comes to spreading the gospel message. Others tell us that God must be a selfish god to allow only Jesus believers into heaven - but Jesus did the most unselfish thing imaginable on the cross to allow us into heaven.
I'll pray for my lost roommate's revival and salvation.
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