THESSALONICA: Answers for Tomorrow that Shape Today
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Transcript of THESSALONICA: Answers for Tomorrow that Shape Today
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answers for tomorrow that shape today
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heart of thankfulness1 Thessalonians 1
• Constantly thinking of and praying for the Church (1 Thessalonians 1:2)
• Paul was intentional to thank people for their labor, faithfulness, and love
• It is so important to make people feel valued. More importantly, we need to actually value them.
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behavior and actions back up words1 Thessalonians 1:4-10
• Common Misconception• "Preach the Gospel... and if necessary, use words"• This is not the command that Jesus gave us, but only part of it
Matthew 28:19-20 - Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them int the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.
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behavior and actions back up words1 Thessalonians 1:4-10
• Paul said that the Gospel did not come merely in words, but that he backed up the message with his character
• We must set an example of Christ worth following (Titus 2:7,12, John 15:13, Psalm 71:7, Ephesians 4:24)
• Not Easy or necessarily immediately attractive, but one that lines up with Grace and The Gospel.
• Not Perfection or in a Pretense of having it “figured out” (Philippians 3:1-14)
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the purpose of this life1 Thessalonians 2
• To impart the Gospel and our very lives (v. 8)
• When sharing the Gospel, keep these ideas in mind:• Be bold, yet gentle (v. 2)
• There is a difference between being Bold and Confident and being Arrogant and Aggressive
• For the benefit of the listener (v. 3-7a)
• At our own sacrifice (v. 7b-10)
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the purpose of this life1 Thessalonians 2
• Living a life worthy of God (V. 12)
• Accept the Gospel as God’s own words• Keep an eye on who you imitate (1 Corinthians 15:33)
• Help people along - How?
• Exhort - Strongly Urge• Encourage - Give Support, Confidence and Hope• Insist - Not Accepting Refusal
• Killer attitude about people (v. 19-20)
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actions and attitudes in proclaiming the gospel
1 Thessalonians 2
• Bold in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 2)
• Correct in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 3)
• Honest in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 3)
• God Pleasing in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 4)
• Not Greedy in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 5)
• Humble in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 6) • Gentle in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 7)
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actions and attitudes in proclaiming the gospel
1 Thessalonians 2
• Loving in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 8)
• Giving in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 9)
• Devout in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 10)
• Just in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 10)
• Blameless in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 10)
• Instructive in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 11)
• Comforting in proclaiming the Gospel (v. 11)
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