How was the persecution that the Thessalonian believers were suffering, as Paul wrote, “a plain indication of God’s righteous judgment”?

Todays Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Paul clearly taught that God will allow people to be deceived by the antichrist whom He at one time wanted to save. How can this dilemma be reconciled?

Todays Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:10-13

A God who doesn’t immediately judge sinners is merciful, but a God who never judges sinners is unjust. God is both.

Todays Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-6

Christians will certainly find relief from persecution when Jesus returns, but only when Jesus returns in flaming fire, not in a “secret rapture.”

Todays Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9

Because Paul wrote that Jesus will come back “like a thief in the night,” does that prove that Christians have no clue when Jesus will return, and that He could come at any time?

Todays Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4

Paul wrote that God will punish those who don’t “obey the gospel.” How can the gospel be something to obey?

Todays Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:8-10

How do faith and love protect believers and lovers?

Todays Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-8

Once you’ve prayed “the sinner’s prayer,” is salvation “in the bag,” with no chance of any other outcome besides eternal life?

Todays Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:10-2:2

Do Paul’s words, “God has not destined us for wrath” prove that Christians will be raptured before the future Tribulation? Does Paul’s use of the word “destined” prove that human free will has no relevancy to salvation?

Todays Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-13

Paul believed that the rapture of the church will not occur until there is first a great “falling away” and the antichrist is revealed.

Todays Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4