Part 6 of Living in the Hope of Glory: The Message of 2 Thessalonians – As a loving father nurturing his family, the Apostle Paul writes to the church in Thessalonica with a serious concern regarding the behavior of some of its members. They are violat­ing clear apostolic commands and show no remorse or repentance. He calls the church to act for the good of the offenders, for the health of the church, for its witness to the gospel, and for the glory of God