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 […]
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A fruitful ministry, Pt2
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Sermon notes Paul’s courageous ministry of the gospel in Thessalonica was not in vain. God made it a fruitful ministry so as to accomplish His own electing purpose. Yet, God works sovereignly to save in prescribed channels! God is a God of order. We may look […]
Introduction to First Thessalonians, Pt1
Scripture: Acts 17:1-10 Sermon notes At 50 miles west of Philippi on the coast of Macedonia lay the city of Thessalonica. Paul had arrived in that city fresh from the trouble of Philippi and spent just a few weeks—three Sabbath days, v2—in establishing the congregation that he later writes two […]