Life As It Was Meant To Be: The Authentic Life from I & II Thessalonians

These two letters (epistles) were written by the Apostle Paul to the infant church at Thessalonica. Dr. Ogilvie has chosen eleven "jugular vein" verses-one for each chapter of 1 and 2 Thessalonians- that unlock the meaning of Paul's thoughts on authentic living. The basis for such authenticity for Christ-followers is a "..rebirth of intimacy with Christ that has its indisputable origin in His initiative invasion of our lives. The newfound excitement about the Lord's power is consistent with the Biblical promises. What the Lord did so long ago, He is doing now. And it's congruent with reality." Dr. Ogilvie concludes that is why a study of "the infant church there is so crucial. We are called back to essentials, Like those new Christians. we need to be assured and affirmed in the triumphant turnaround Christ has accomplished In our lives." Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, 1930 - Dr. Ogilvie was born September 2, 1930 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Some of his numerous degrees include graduating from Lake Forest College with a Doctor of Divinity and Bachelor of Arts degree; Garrett Theological Seminary with a Master of Theology degree; Moravian College and Seminary and Dickson College with a Doctor of Humanities degree; and Eastern College, George Fox University and Pepperdine University with a Doctor of Law degree. Dr. Ogilvie was a student Pastor at the Gurnee Community Church in Gurnee, Illinois and Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Bethlehem, PA from 1962-1972 and First Presbyterian Church in Hollywood, CA from 1972-1995. He was elected Chaplain of the U.S. Senate on January 24, 1995. He was nominated by then Majority Leader Robert Dole. As Chaplain, he opens the Senate each day in prayer, provides spiritual care and counseling for the Senators, their families and staff, which totals more than six thousand people, and leads special Bible study groups, discussion sessions and prayer meetings.