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The Book Of 1 Thessalonians
Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 2, 2025 (message contributor)
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1. Living The Gospel
Contributed on Feb 2, 2025
The Gospel transformed the Thessalonian believers and they showed their life change through the work of faith, the labour of love and steadfastness of hope in Jesus Christ.
1 Thess 1:1-5 Living the Gospel We are starting on a new book today – 1 Thessalonians. We will be looking through this book from now until May this year. • This is a letter Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica, a young church he founded a few months ago. • Paul has now come to Corinth ...read more
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2. Marks Of A True Steward Of God
Contributed on Feb 15, 2025
Paul's life and ministry is marked by integrity and authenticity, nothing false, nothing fake.
ES 1 Thess 2:1-6 - Marks of a True Steward of God Paul’s mission to Thessalonica was brought to a sudden end when the Judaizers – enemies of the Gospel - stirred a public riot and brought charges against them. • It became so intense that Paul and Silas had to take flight out of the ...read more
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3. Trusting The Word Of God
Contributed on Feb 27, 2025
The Thessalonian believers gave us a good testimony of genuine faith in Christ. They believed the Scriptures, that it is the Word of God, and they held fast to it as the truth, despite the persecution.
1 Thess 2:13-16 Trusting the Word of God Paul came to the Thessalonians with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. • He thanked God constantly for this – that they received the Gospel with faith and believed it to be the Word from God. • Not as words of Paul or of men but the very Word of God - the ...read more
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4. Ready For His Return
Contributed on May 29, 2025
Christ's return is certain, but its timing is not. We can be ready for Him. Our salvation is assured and He has destined us to be with Him forever.
1 Thess 5:1-11 Ready for His Return Two things often fascinate people, if they do not know what God says in His Word. • One is regarding the end of life and the other, is the end of the world. What happens when we die, and what happens at the end of the world? • Paul addresses these issues as he ...read more