God's Word in Action

Paul's defence of his ministry to the Thessalonians was prompted by the opposition he had received and that continued to be directed to the new church he had planted in the city. His approach is exemplary for all those who provide leadership in the church. And his reference to being one who communicated "God's word" to the people is one that requires a bit more exploration to avoid misunderstanding what is meant. Far from being an attempt to say that his instruction was beyond critique, it instead sets up an approach to living into the Christian life that is encouraging to all...