And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.
And we're waiting for his Son to come back from heaven, Jesus, who he brought back from the dead and who saves us from the judgment that's coming.
We're waiting for Jesus to return, and he's already saved us from what's ahead.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Thessalonians to encourage a young church that was facing persecution for their newfound faith in Christ. He emphasized the Christian hope of Jesus' return from heaven, highlighting that Jesus, raised from the dead, would deliver believers from God's impending judgment. This message was set against a backdrop of Roman rule and diverse pagan religions, where people grappled with uncertainty about the afterlife.
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