The Blessed Hope Podcast -- with Dr. Kim Riddlebarger

Paul's Thessalonian Letters -- Season Two/Episode Five: “Labor and Toil, Calling and Kingdom, Hindering the Gospel” (1 Thess 2:1-16)

January 05, 2023 Dr. Kim Riddlebarger Season 2 Episode 5

Episode Synopsis:

In chapter two of Paul’s first Thessalonian letter, Paul defends himself against accusations raised by those who had driven him from the city.  Paul is not just another itinerant philosopher who wanders throughout the land seeking to tickle ears and gain a following.  Paul’s conduct in Thessalonica was blameless and it should be clear to all that Paul not only labored among them but took nothing from them.  The gospel Paul preached was revealed to him by Jesus Christ and through that gospel, God’s calls his people to faith in the Son of God and includes them into his kingdom and glory.  But Paul then says a number of harsh things about those who sought to hinder him from preaching the gospel–the Jews.  These are some of the most controversial words in all of Paul’s letters. 

 In this jam-packed episode, we’ll discuss Paul’s example in Thessalonica, his doctrine of “calling” and its connection to the “kingdom of God,” and then we will address the charge that Paul was an anti-Semite, because of his harsh words about those who sought to prevent him from preaching the gospel.  

For show notes and other recommended materials located at the Riddleblog as mentioned during the Blessed Hope Podcast, click here: https://www.kimriddlebarger.com/

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