God’s people are living between two important times in history—the first coming of Christ and the promise of His return in glory. As those transformed by the Gospel, we are to bear up under suffering and spiritual attack by pursuing holiness and fixing our hope on the Savior’s appearing. Though God’s people are “not home yet,” they continue to reflect the virtues of redeemed people—faith, hope, and love! 

This message in the "Not Home Yet" series focuses on 1 Thessalonians 2:1-10 and the Core Competency of Disciple-Making.

Download The Scrolls Bible study for this passage of Scripture below: 

Pattern of Life | The Scrolls | January 22, 2023

See another Bible study on this same passage: Commendable Christians 

About the Author


Dr. Roger Sappington (D. Min. Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, M. Div. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the Executive Pastor of Central Bible Church and the author of 30 Days in Exile.