Paul's Vision: The Community of God's People

Dennis McCallum

Colossians 2:1-3

Paul's vision of community for God's people involves deep relational involvement, commitment to becoming complete in Christ, depending upon Christ's power to share the Good News, and embracing their divine role in the Body.

Mysterious Events at the End

Dennis McCallum

2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

In this passage, the Day of the Lord is discussed as well as mysterious events that happen as the End Times unfold. Things yet to happen are the beast appears, the temple is rebuilt, the restrainer is taken away as the deluding influence arrives, lawlessness and anarchy will increase, and people's love will grow cold.