Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 Sermon notes Paul makes his farewell to these saints under the shadow of Christ’s return. Partings of any kind are never easy but for the Christian they are especially poignant in light of Jesus’ return. The glorious doctrine of the second coming should impact our separations. […]
Studies in First Thessalonians
Messages from a preaching series on Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians.
Church life affected, Pt2
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-22 Sermon notes II THE WORK OF THE OVERSEER. The duties of the elder are seen in a lengthy list of commands v14-22. The overseers of God’s work are to see to it that in the light of Christ’s return they themselves practice these duties and implement […]
Duties of the illuminated believer
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6-11 Sermon notes THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ILLUMINATED BELIEVER. The duty to be a sober, vigilant soldier of Jesus Christ, v6-8. It is the principal duty of the Christian to stand as a soldier. The evil of apostasy is to be confronted and resisted. Living in the light […]
Events at Christ’s return
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17 Sermon notes A SIMPLE STATEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN’S EXPERIENCE OF THE DAY OF CHRIST’S RETURN. Exclusive, v17. The reference here is exclusively to the redeemed. Cp 1 Cor 15:22-23. The living righteous and the righteous dead are all who are in view. The experience of every Christian, […]
The comforting truth of Christ’s return
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Sermon notes Living in the light of Christ’s return, Pt 23 The Apostle Paul is dealing in these verses with the comfort that God’s people may enjoy as they grasp the truth taught by the Scriptures about Christ’s return.
Brotherly love, Pt2
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:10-12 Sermon notes Studies in First Thessalonians #21 & 22: Living in the light of Christ’s return – Brotherly love, Pts 1 & 2 This chapter deals with practical considerations arising out of a knowledge of what God’s word teaches about Christ’s return. The chapter is introduced, 3:13; […]
Living in the light of Christ’s return, Pt1
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Sermon notes The chapter begins with a furthermore, connecting its contents to the statements Paul has made 3:13 related to the experience of saints in the day of the Lord. The chapter ends by anticipating the resurrection of the saints and the glorious return of Christ to […]
Pastoral concerns, Pt2
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Sermon notes II THE REASONS WHY SUCH A MINISTRY WAS NECESSARY. Paul was responding to sources of concern within his own heart.1. Trouble, v3-4. Inevitably, trouble had come to these believers. Paul wirtes to indicate that he too shared in these troubles! Cp John 15:19-20. Opposition […]
Pastoral concerns, Pt1
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Sermon notes These saints in Thessalonica meant a great deal to Paul. As he has written of his fruitful ministry among them he concludes chapter 2 with a view of their value to him in the light of the day of Christ. He has a view […]
A fruitful ministry, Pt3
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Sermon notes POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES TO PAUL’S SUCCESS IN THE MINISTRY. A series of expressions and illustrations impress these upon us. Exhortation, v3. This term will be familiar to those who know the title given to the Holy Ghost as the Comforter. Paul’s was a ministry marked by […]