Even at this early stage in the life of the Thessalonian congregation, leaders had of necessity been charged with spiritual care and oversight. Paul endorsed the legitimate esteem of church workers and leaders, commanding believers not only to show them respect, but also to express love for them. Some Thessalonian leaders, whom Paul had named elsewhere, may have been on the apostle's mind when he wrote this: Jason (Acts 17:6-9), Aristarchus (Acts 20:4; 26:2; Colossians 4:10; Philemon 24), Secundus (Acts 20:4) and possibly Gaius (Acts 19:29).
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Dr. Robert Adams, Jr. became pastor of Faith Presbyterian Church ARP, in Merritt Island, Florida, in 2008, after serving as an intern and associate pastor since 2002. He was ordained in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Synod in 2003. He is a graduate of Reformed Theological...