Keep The Faith
Tedashii feat. Diamone Lyrics

Grace and Peace, take a seat Hey let's get into this man (1:1)
Let's dive into this discussion about faith with a peaceful and gracious attitude.

It's been a minute so lets get it because I'm amped on his name Now as you all know
It's been a while since we talked about faith, so let's get into it with enthusiasm for the name of God.

Paul wrote and said he couldn't wait to see us (2:17)
Paul expressed his desire to reunite with us in person.

He said he tries but I quote, "Satan still impedes us." (2:18)
Paul mentioned that the devil is hindering his plans to see us.

So until he can make it we read the letters he sends That says he's not forsaken Even when oppression begins (1:4, 5:23-24)
We read Paul's letters while he is absent, and they reassure us that he hasn't abandoned us during times of difficulty and suffering.

So lets begin with the fifth lesson for today and tomorrow Cause Paul answers questions you have about today and tomorrow (Ch. 5)
Let's start with the fifth lesson from Paul's teachings, where he addresses our questions about the present and the future.

And whether or not the Saviors coming back, today or tomorrow (5:2) Instead of sharing the time/he exhorts us to pray and stay watchful (5:6)
Instead of speculating when Jesus will return, Paul encourages us to pray and stay alert for his arrival.

It's easily seen like signs of a pregnant woman who shows (5:3) And a thief in the night is surprise If you're watching your doors (5:4-6)
Just as a pregnant woman's signs are visible, we should also be able to see the signs of Jesus' return. We must remain watchful to avoid being surprised, like a thief in the night.

So tomorrow's worries weaken when we're waiting with hope (5:8) Anticipating his arrival keeps you ready for sho! (sure)
When we have hope for Jesus' return, our concerns about the future lose their power. Looking forward to his arrival keeps us prepared and ready.

Lesson four can bring us more of an insight to this section (Ch. 4) Especially when we start discussing the dead's resurrection (4:14-16)
The fourth lesson can provide more enlightenment in this section, especially when Paul talks about the resurrection of the dead.

Remember Paul wrote, those who are sleeping That past on Won't be passed over So stop the grieving (4:16)
Paul wrote that those who have died in Christ will not be left behind, so we should not grieve endlessly for them.

For if we believe in Jesus Christ and that He's still living (4:14) We also believe He'll take those who are asleep as Christians (4:14) So the topic of tomorrow is not my concern Just the fact He's coming back and that He's soon to return (4:16)
If we believe in the living Jesus, then we must believe that he will bring asleep Christians with him when he returns. The future is not our concern - only the fact that his return is imminent.

Now with that on my mind/it makes today so crucial Because the God who's coming back desires to live through you (1:5-6)
Keeping in mind that God will soon return, it's important to live in the present moment. The God who will arrive desires to live through us today.

You took the word as it is Let His love be fruitful in (1:6) Your works of Faith and Love, so Keep the faith (1:3)
Embrace the word of God as it is, and let his love motivate you to do good works with faith and love. Maintain your faith.

It'll get a little harder Yeah, yeah (2:2) It'll get a little rougher Oh Yeah (2:14) But there is hope in his promise so Keep the Faith (1:3)
Life may become more difficult and challenging, but there is hope in God's promise - so keep your faith.

There is joy in the firmness of your faith (3:7-9) There is life in you embracing his grace (3:8) So keep praying And rejoicing in thanksgiving, and loving in patience And just keep the faith (5:15-18)
Maintaining a firm faith brings joy, and embracing God's grace brings life. Keep praying, rejoicing, giving thanks, loving, and maintaining your faith.

There is hope in His return and that He will come (1:3,10) There is peace in the promise of His love (5:23-24) So keep praying And rejoicing in thanksgiving, and loving in patience And just keep the faith (5:15-18)
Hope is found in the promise of Jesus' return, and peace is found in his love. Keep praying, rejoicing, giving thanks, loving, and maintaining your faith.

Continue in faith (1:3) With love/Hoping in the day The Lord will snatch us away (1:3) Be an example for the saints that we find in Achaia (1:7)
Keep your faith and hope in the Lord's return. Be an example to other believers in Achaia.

Standing strong No matter what Reproducing the savior Cause the joy of a teacher is when his students can grasp it It's mastered And we live on through you training up the masses (1:8)
Stay steadfast and resilient, reproducing the character of Jesus. Teachers are pleased when students understand, and we will live on through you, training others.

And honor you leaders In love Appreciate their work (5:12) Servant leaders making disciples as we create the church Remember to exhort and comfort to alleviate the hurt (5:14)
Honor your leaders with love and appreciation for their work. Leaders are to make disciples and build the church. Remember to encourage and console those who are hurting.

And run from every form of evil to not deviate the church (5:22) Though we imitate the saints and the God that we serve (1:6) There are still great afflictions that can rattle your nerves And this life will get so trife and it'll throw you a curve
Stay away from all forms of evil to keep the church on the right path, even though we emulate the saints and God we serve. Troublesome situations can still challenge us in life.

And there are people who live evil Feeding a sexual urge (4:5) So be holy/living solely For His glory (5:19-22) Possessing your body rightly in the purity that he showed us (4:3-4, 5:22)
Some people live immorally, satisfying sexual desires. Therefore, we should strive to be holy and live solely for God's glory. We should possess our bodies with purity, as Jesus did.

Cause no matter how much we grow Or no matter how far we go We still could do some more Even if Timothy gave a good report (3:6)
No matter how much progress we make, we still have room to grow and improve. Even if someone gives us praise for our achievements, there is more to be done.

So lets continue to work and labor And endure in this race (4:1) Eagerly hoping for the moment we will see His face (yeah)(1:10)
Let's continue our work and perseverance in this spiritual race, looking forward to the moment when we will see Jesus' face.