The believers in Thessalonica were under so much persecution they thought they were in end-times.  In Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians, he encourages them to pursue their relationship with Christ even in the midst of great suffering and clarifies the rapture. Bill is joined by Bible teacher Jeff Verdoorn (https://myfaithradio.com/authors/jeff-verdoorn/)  who uses 2 Thessalonians 1 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+thessalonians+1&version=NIV) to share how we as Christians can respond to persecution like the Thessalonians did. He also answers why we need to testify the Gospel before the day of judgement. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now (https://give.unwsp.edu/site/Donation2?df_id=3342&3342.donation=form1&utm_source=myfaithradio.com&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=frn_podcasts) This conversation originally aired on November 21, 2023