Summary: Paul now commends the Thessalonians in this last verse for their expectation of the Savior the blessed LORD Jesus Christ in 1 Thessalonians 1:10.

"Salvation and the Second Coming" - Part 6 of 6

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

“The Glory of Triumph”

1 Thessalonians 1:10

I. The Thessalonians HEARD the Scriptures (vv. 1-5).

A. The GREETING of the THESSALONIANS (v.1)

B. The GROUND of THANKSGIVING (vv. 2-4)

C. The GOSPEL of TRUTH (v. 5)

II. The Thessalonians HEEDED the Scriptures. (v. 6)

A. The GRACE that TRANSFORMED the Thessalonians in their obedience. (v. 6)

III. The Thessalonians HERALDED the Scriptures. (vv. 7-10) Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; John 15:26-27

A. The GOOD-NEWS of their TRANSMISSION (vv. 7-9)

B. The GLORY of TRIUMPH (v. 10) 1 Corinthians 15:57;

1. Because of their EXPECTATION. (v. 10a) anticipation Job 19:25-27; Isaiah 25:9; Acts 1:11; Philippians 3:20; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Titus 2:13; Hebrews 9:28;

2. Because of their EVIDENCE. (v. 10b) explanation Acts 3:15; 17:31; Romans 4:25; 10:9-10; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 1:3; Revelation 1:18

3. Because of their EMANCIPATION. (v. 10c) freedom; deliverance Romans 6:18; John 8:32, 36; Romans 1:18; Romans 5:9; Ephesians 5:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:9; Romans 2:5; John 3:36