Pastor Joel explores the dual nature of God's righteous judgment as presented in 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12. He emphasizes that God's judgment is not solely about punishment for sin, but also includes His sustaining grace for believers enduring persecution. The evidence of God's righteous judgment is seen in the faithful endurance of the Thessalonians through affliction, which demonstrates that God will ultimately grant relief to the persecuted and bring vengeance upon their persecutors. Pastor Joel addresses the reality of eternal punishment, refuting annihilationism, and concludes with Paul's prayer that believers would live worthy of their calling and remain resolute in good works despite opposition. The ultimate goal is that Jesus would be glorified in His people and His people glorified in Him.