About this episode

John Piper discusses the hope and rest that awaits believers at Christ's return based on 2 Thessalonians 1:3–10.

What awaits those who long for Christ’s appearing? John Piper opens 2 Thessalonians 1:3–10 to show that when the King returns, he will give us rest and kindle our amazement.

People in this episode

Host: John Piper

Topics covered

• Christ's return
• rest
• amazement
• spiritual longing
• Christian hope

Keywords

• Christ's appearing
• 2 Thessalonians
• rest
• amazement
• Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 2 Thessalonians

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