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Thank God For Godly People!
1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 June 12, 2022 Introduction to 1 Thessalonians -Paul, with others, wrote this letter to the Thessalonians -Thessalonica- 100k people, affluent, peaceful, idol worshippers -They did not enjoy religious freedom, as we discover today -Acts 17:1-4 Paul shared the Gospel, several people believed -Acts 17:5-10 Paul left after three weeks due to a riot against Him, which he refers to in today’s focus passage -This church was growing spiritually, highly encouraged Paul! Who are your spiritual encouragers? -Christian leaders, friends, family members Who is thankful for your spiritual walk with Christ? Paul thanked God for the Thessalonian Christians! -1 Thes 1:2 -1 Thes 2:13 That is why we constantly thank God… -refers back to 1:7-10 -and now he continues his complimentary words to them 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 1. Godly People Trust the Bible Vs 13 -they “received the word” as “the Word of God” -God’s Word was changing them! “works effectively” What is the Word of God/the Bible? -John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. -Jesus is the living Word, our perfect human example! -2 Peter 1:21 …no prophecy ever came by the will of man; instead, men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. -God caused people to write exactly what He wanted us to read, know and obey -2 Tim 3:16 All scripture is God-breathed (inspired by God) -Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. -The Bible powerfully changes the core of our being! -Godly people want to know and obey the Bible -they compare all other claims of truth against the Bible -they reject all other claims that contradict the Bible 2. Godly People Set the Example Vs 14 -They “became imitators of God’s churches in Christ Jesus” -they set an example as a whole community, not individuals -You and I aren’t examples for churches by ourselves -United obedience to God’s Word shows the world that Jesus is building His church! -The miracle of the local church is that, in spite of our humanity, she still exists all over the world! 3. Godly People Endure Opposition Vs 15-18 -The Thessalonian Christians were persecuted by their own neighbors and -John 16:33 I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.” -Jesus suffered, we will suffer! Jesus forgave, we must forgive! -Real Christians endure opposition and persecution -Opposition is Satan’s effort to keep people from finding God! -Vs 16b “wrath has overtaken them at last” God will be their ultimate judge for stopping people from finding Jesus -vs 18 this opposition kept Paul from being with them 4. Godly People Desire Eternal Rewards Vs 19-20 -Paul described the Thessalonians as his “crown of boasting” -Who is following Jesus because of you? New believers will forever testify that you and I were “witnesses” for Jesus! Thank God for Godly People! -who do you thank God for? -who is thanking God for you?
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Jesus: The Source of True Security, by Pastor Greg Byman
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Jesus: The Source of True Security
Hebrews 1:1-4 Intro Why Jesus is the source of true security 1. Jesus is the final word 2. Jesus is our creator 3. Jesus holds us together 4. Jesus solves our biggest problem Trust Jesus! 1. Trust Jesus with your life 2. Trust Jesus in the moment 3. Trust Jesus with your future Romans, part 9: Stop Trying
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