I. Greeting, Thanksgiving, Commendation Vs. 1-3 A. Greeting V.1 1. Note Paul’s greeting: The Thessalonians existed in Thessalonica but lived in God. 2. Their sphere of existence was “in God…etc.”, not their physical location. B....
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1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Profile Of A Good Christian Leader
Feb 4, 2025 | 1 Thessalonians, New Testament
Some in Thessalonica were questioning Paul’s character and motives. They were trying to undermine his ministry by attacking his character. They may have been saying that Paul left Thessalonica quickly because he wasn’t committed. That he was self-serving and cowardly....
1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 What Believing God’s Word Accomplishes
Feb 4, 2025 | 1 Thessalonians, New Testament
I. The Effectiveness Of God’s Word When Believed V. 13 A. A Reason For Thanksgiving “ For this reason we also thank God without ceasing…” 1. Paul & friends thanked God constantly b/c their delivery of God’s word to the Thessalonians was received & believed,...
1 Thessalonians 3 Establishing Others In The Faith
Feb 4, 2025 | 1 Thessalonians, New Testament
I. Paul’s Efforts On Their Behalf A. Paul’s Recent History 1. Paul had been chased out of Philippi, & then traveled 100 miles to Thessalonica. 2. He had gone from Thessalonica to Berea, and his opposers followed him there and caused trouble for him. Timothy and...
1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Abounding To Please God
Jan 31, 2025 | 1 Thessalonians, New Testament
I. Abounding, Not Just Maintaining Vs. 1, 2 A. Their Lives Were Admirable 1. See 1:3; 1:6, 7; 2:14; 3:6 2. The Christians at Thessalonica were living exemplary Christian lives. 3. They had received commands from Paul about how to walk & please God. 4. They...
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Rapture Of The Church, Part 1
Jan 30, 2025 | 1 Thessalonians, New Testament
Understanding The Mechanics NOTE- The word “rapture” is not found in the Bible. It is from the Latin word rapturus, which was used in translating the words “caught up”, in 4:17. The Greek word is harpazo, which means to seize, to carry off by force, to snatch out of...
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 The Day Of The Lord
Jan 29, 2025 | 1 Thessalonians, New Testament
Day Of The Lord- Generally speaking, the time when God will judges His enemies, delivers His people, and establishes His kingdom. It is not a 24 hour day, but rather, a period of time with a particular starting point and ending point. We talk about a man having “his...
1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Church Leaders & Church Members
Jan 29, 2025 | 1 Thessalonians, New Testament
Read Matthew 16:13-20; Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Timothy 3:14, 15 Vs. 12, 13- David Guzik- Leaders are recognized not by their title but by their service. A title is fine; but only if the title is true and if the title describes what that person really is before God and...