Professor Dale Sturm, an expert in Paul's letters to the Thessalonians, discusses topics such as pursuing sanctification, hope in the resurrection, signs of the Second Coming, supporting local leaders, not suppressing the spirit, Paul's warning against false teachings, and treating others with kindness and understanding.
Read more
AI Summary
Highlights
AI Chapters
Episode notes
auto_awesome
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
Living faithfully in the face of challenges is crucial for spiritual growth.
Pursuing sanctification involves developing behavior, thoughts, and intentions to become more like Christ.
Deep dives
The Thessalonians are encouraged to remain faithful in their everyday lives
Paul emphasizes the importance of continuing to live faithfully in the face of everyday challenges and opposition. He reminds them that the cross comes before the crown, and that true strength and growth come from facing difficulties and remaining faithful in ordinary, everyday tasks.
The concept of sanctification is introduced
Paul invites the Thessalonians to pursue sanctification, which goes beyond forgiveness for past sins and focuses on becoming increasingly like Christ. He distinguishes between justification, which declares a person clean and righteous before God, and sanctification, which enables individuals to actually live like Christ. Paul encourages them to develop not only their behavior but also their thoughts and intentions in order to grow in holiness.
The hope of the resurrection provides comfort
Paul reassures the Thessalonians that they should not mourn like those without hope because of the doctrine of the resurrection. He reminds them that just as Jesus died and rose again, those who have passed away in Christ will also rise again. This doctrine provides comfort and hope in the face of loss and separation, encouraging them to look forward to the day when they will be reunited with their loved ones.
Maintaining standards and showing love
Paul addresses the importance of maintaining standards and remaining faithful to the teachings and traditions received from the apostles. He instructs them to withdraw from those who walk disorderly and do not follow the traditions, while still treating them as brothers and admonishing them with love and patience. This balance between holding to standards and extending love is crucial for the unity and growth of the Church.
Professor Dale Sturm shares the joys of living the covenant path during this lifetime and the next while examining Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians.
40:29 President Hinckley and keeping the doctrine pure
44:28 Counsel for helping those who have walked away
49:38 Professor Sturm’s takeaways from the lesson
52:59 End of Part II– Professor Dale Sturm
Thanks to the followHIM team: Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts
"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
Get the Snipd podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share & Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode