Mark Driscoll

Is Controversy a Good Thing?

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2 Thessalonians 3:1-2 – Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith. As the Thessalonians’ most senior human leader, Paul asks, “pray for us” (2 Thessalonians … Read more

Is God with You?

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2 Thessalonians 3:3 – But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. When we are in these tough seasons, Paul’s words bring much encouragement, hope, and resolve: “Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and … Read more

How Can You Stand Firm in Your Faith?

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2 Thessalonians 2:15 – So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter.  In this section of his letter to the new Christians in the church at Thessalonica, Paul is encouraging them to “stand firm” with “steadfastness” and not … Read more

How Can We Have Victory in Life’s Battles?

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2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 – Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word. In many battles, great sacrifices are made, including lives lost, to secure small areas of … Read more

Who is the Antichrist?

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2 Thessalonians 2:3 – Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction… In 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2, Paul teaches about the “man of lawlessness”. Before Jesus returns, this fully Satanic possessed world leader will … Read more

Will There Be Torture in the Last Days?

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2 Thessalonians 2:3 – Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction… Lord Acton writing to Bishop Creighton in 1887 made the now famous statement, “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts … Read more