Instructions For the Lord's Return Unveiled in Thessalonians

About the Book

In First and Second Thessalonians, Paul gives insight into what the future holds, issues vitally important for each one of us, in order to peacefully face today’s world. He unveiled in an understandable and comforting manner instructions concerning how the gospel offers hope in the midst of devastating challenges. Paul writes about events that will occur as we approach the rapture when all believers will be caught up with Jesus Christ in the clouds. The two letters to the Thessalonians discuss the difficult issues of the end times and the antichrist, the man of lawlessness who will lead the great rebellion against God after the rapture of the believers. First Thessalonians 5:27 recognized the importance of Paul’s instructions concerning the Thessalonians mistaken ideas about the Lord coming in the clouds by commanding that this epistle be read to the “holy brethren.” First and Second Thessalonians unveils the importance of spiritual growth and understanding future events. Knowing and believing in these truths will result in comfort when we face challenges on this earth and eternal joy in heaven.

About the Author

Dr. Raymond J. Zeman received his BSMS degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Engineering. He received his MBA degree from Baldwin-Wallace College and a Doctor of Biblical Studies and Ph.D. degrees from Bethany Theological Seminary. He has served as a corporate executive and director of numerous companies and as a visiting lecturer at various colleges and universities. In addition, Ray was a pastor of two Massachusetts churches, retired from both, and moved his consulting, Bible teaching, and writing to North Carolina. An essay written by Ray, entitled “The Effects of Spiritual Guidance in the World Today,” was entered into the Congressional Record, Proceedings and Debates of the 84th Congress, First Edition, Vol. 101; No.72 dated Tuesday, May 3, 1955, by the representative to Congress, Oliver P. Bolton, sponsor of the bill that added “under God” to the Pledge of Allegiance. Ray is currently a member of the Advisory Board Case Western Reserve University, School of Engineering, and a Bible teacher in the Davidson, North Carolina area. He is also active in the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and is focusing on the preservation of the 1799 John Davidson Aaron Willard clock. He and his wife have three children, two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Ray has published and taught Hope Unveiled in the Book of Revelation and Power and Glory Unveiled in Mark’s Gospel. He plans to publish Christian Faith Unveiled in the Epistle of James and The Deity and Humanity of Christ Unveiled in John’s Letters.