1 Thessalonians: Faith and Works in a Vibrant Church
Paul writes to the growing body of believers in Thessalonica. He is delighted that they are advancing in their knowledge of Christ and in their love for one another and he encourages them to continue so that they may grow even more.
The Right Kind of Possession (1 Thessalonians 4:3-8)
Cornel Rasor explores 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, focusing on the importance of sanctification through purity in the Christian life. He emphasizes that sanctification is not just a call to sexual purity but a comprehensive transformation through the Holy Spirit. Rasor challenges believers to live out their sanctification by rejecting sexual immorality and embracing a life that honors God. Sanctification through purity is vital for demonstrating a true commitment to Christ.
More Please! (1 Thessalonians 4:1-2)
Paul encourages a young church that is living out the gospel to go even further in their Christian Life. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2.
Loving One Another (1 Thessalonians 3:11-13)
Paul reminds the believers at Thessalonica that he wishes to come back to them but meanwhile, he prayed for them that their love for one another and for all others would increase and abound and that the Thessalonian church would be unblamable. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13.
The Joy of Serving (1 Thessalonians 3: 6-10)
An under-shepherd’s delight is serving the body he belongs to. Timothy returns from Thessalonica with good news and Paul is grateful for the church there. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10.
Comfort For Believers (1 Thessalonians 3:1-5)
Paul pens words of comfort, encouragement, and strength to the believers of Thessalonica. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5.
Cornel Rasor
Pastor-Teacher
Cornel was raised on a cattle ranch north of Sandpoint with his parents and four siblings. He graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1974. Cornel studied veterinary medicine at North Idaho College and the University of Idaho. He left college and married Kim Luckey in 1976. He worked in the lumber and logging industry until 1981 when he became the manager (and now owner) of the Sandpoint Army Surplus Store.
Cornel and Kim have three children and 16 grandchildren. Cornel was saved in 1975 and has been involved in the teaching ministry for three decades. As a young Christian, he was mentored by Jess Whetsel, and he found great joy in joining him in ministry at KCC, where he is active in teaching and occasional preaching. Cornel has been an elder at Kootenai Church since 2014.
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