Grace Word

Paul exhorts the Thessalonian believers to live a life of holiness consistent with the commands they have received from him.

Paul gives thanks to God for the perseverance of the Thessalonian congregation.

Paul encourages the Thessalonian congregation by letting them know that their suffering is not uncommon, and that their persecutors are under the judgment of God.

Paul is thankful to God for the Thessalonians’ reception of the God’s word and for the work of the word in them.

Paul and his company proclaimed the message of God boldly and lived with integrity, being motivated by sincere love for the Thessalonians, and a genuine desire to please God.

Meaningful Ministry Part 1: Paul describes how he and his companions spoke the gospel message boldly, even when faced with opposition

Genuine faith in Jesus is marked by a changed life.

The Spirit of God makes the Gospel of God effective in the people of God.

Paul greets the Thessalonian congregation with thanksgiving to God for evidences of their genuine faith in Jesus

A brief look at Acts 17:1-4 provides us with some background info for our study in 1 Thessalonians.

God is to be glorified for His grace and power to all peoples through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

On Romans 16:1-16, Paul's commendation and greetings to the congregation at Rome

Sermon on Romans 15:14-33