“For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ.”
01:25:37
Certainly! Let’s do a Bible study on 1 Thessalonians 5:9 in the King James Version (KJV).
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- Context: The Apostle Paul wrote the letter to the Thessalonians, addressing their concerns about the return of Christ and the fate of believers who had died before His coming. In this particular verse, Paul reassures the Thessalonians about God’s plan for believers and emphasizes their destiny of salvation through Jesus Christ.
- “For God hath not appointed us to wrath”: The phrase “appointed us to wrath” refers to the judgment and punishment that will come upon those who reject God’s salvation. It highlights that God’s plan for believers does not involve facing His wrath or eternal condemnation. As followers of Christ, we are not destined for God’s wrath but for salvation.
- “But to obtain salvation”: The contrast in this verse is between the wrath of God and the salvation offered through Jesus Christ. God’s desire for His people is that they obtain salvation. Salvation is the deliverance from sin and its consequences, and it includes forgiveness, reconciliation with God, and eternal life with Him. Through faith in Jesus Christ, we can receive this salvation.
- “By our Lord Jesus Christ”: Jesus Christ is the central figure in the process of salvation. He is the means by which we obtain salvation. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus paid the price for our sins, and by accepting Him as our Lord and Savior, we receive the gift of salvation. It is only through Jesus that we can be saved and escape the wrath of God.
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