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God's Purposes in Judgement

April 6, 2025 Pastor: Rev. Kent Compton Series: Sermons on 2nd Thessalonians

Passage: 2 Thessalonians 1:5–12

In this sermon, Rev. Kent Compton focuses on the message from 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12, addressing God's purposes in judgment, particularly in the context of the suffering and persecution faced by believers. He acknowledges the common feeling of distance from God during afflictions, similar to what the Thessalonians experienced, and reminds the congregation that trials are a part of the Christian journey, maturing their faith and revealing their worthiness of the kingdom of God.  

Rev. Compton explains that God's judgment serves a dual purpose: to validate the believers' steadfastness and to bring justice to their persecutors. He emphasizes that those who reject God and the gospel will face eternal destruction, highlighting the importance of responding to the gospel with belief and submission. The sermon concludes by offering comfort and perspective to the suffering, reminding them that their endurance leads to glorifying God and sharing in His glory when Christ returns.  

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