FINAL THOUGHT FROM 1 & 2 THESSALONIANS

FINAL THOUGHTS FROM 

1 & 2 THESSALONIANS

1 THESSALONIANS 1

·        Our responsibility is to share the Gospel. It is the Holy Spirit’s job to draw those who hear it.

·        Our lives should be an example of God’s power to change our hearts.

·        We should imitate Jesus and be the kind of Christian others should imitate.

1 THESSALONIANS 2

·        We need to tenaciously testify to the Gospel of Jesus undaunted by trials.

·        New believers need to be discipled (mentored).

·        Mature believers should be discipling (mentoring) others.

·        Persevering in following and sharing Jesus brings joy

1 THESSALONIANS 3

·        We need to stand strong in our faith and encourage others to do the same.

·        We should be passionate about sharing the Gospel and loving one another

1 THESSALONIANS 4

·        The Bible is our authority when it comes to sexual conduct

·        Purity should be a priority in the believer’s life

·        Believers should be known by their love for each other

·        Christians should demonstrate a good work ethic

·        Jesus will return and all who have trusted Him will be “caught up in the clouds”

1 THESSALONIANS 5

·        God’s armor here and in Ephesians 6 protects us from Satan’s schemes

·        Believers need not fear the Lord’s return

·        We need to respect those in leadership positions in the church

·        We should encourage and comfort fellow believers

·        Three attitudes we should continually demonstrate:

1.   Prayer

2.   Joy

3.   Thankfulness

·        What NOT to do:

1.   Quench the Spirit

2.   Despise authentic prophesy

·        Jesus is faithful to enable us to do what He has called us to do

2 THESSALONIANS 1

·        Persecution and trials are used by God to purify us

·        Troublers will be troubled. Persecutors will be punished.

·        Faithful followers will be fulfilled and joyful to the glory of God

2 THESSALONIANS 2

·        Christians need not be shaken by end time events

·        Jesus is in control and provides our strength

·        Hell, eternal torment is real and waits for those who choose not to trust Jesus

·        God has done, is doing, and will do everything to make the believer fit for Heaven

·        We as believers can rest in the comfort that God will finish what He has started in us.

  

2 THESSALONIANS 3

·        Even the Apostle Paul was in need of intercessory prayer

·        We need to intercede for those in the familyship of God

·        Paul set a good example of Christian work ethic

·        Withdrawing fellowship is for the purpose of eventual restoration

·        Do not give up on charity because of a few freeloaders

·        Pray for and encourage one another to rest in God’s grace and peace