Part 1: The Starting Point |
We need to consider the reality of our salvation and it impact on our lives from 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. |
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Part 2: Sharing the Message |
There has to be a determination on the part of believers to share their faith in uncertain times from 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12. |
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Part 3: The Impact of the Message |
Responding to the gospel has an impact that is both personal and social from 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16. |
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Part 4: Gospel Relationships |
The relationships that we have in the church and our view of them is very important from 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20. |
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Part 5: Caring for Each Other |
As we express concern for each other, we need to make an active effort to help others in three areas from 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5. |
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Part 6: What is Important |
From Paul's concern for the Thessalonians, we can see what is most important for our Christian lives from 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13. |
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Part 7: The Decision |
In order to have the abundant life that God wants for us, we must avoid sexual sin from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-5. |
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Part 8: Getting Serious |
Avoiding sexual sin requires believers to take note of how they interact with others because God's command is not an option from 1 Thessalonians 4:6-8. |
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Part 9: Faith Expressed |
Believers are to function from a love for each other and a perspective that seeks to express their faith in their lives from 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12. |
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Part 10: A Foundation of Hope |
Believers are to guard against ignorance by having a solid foundation of faith concerning the return of Jesus Christ for the church from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. |
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Part 11: Aware of the Times |
Believers do not need to be afraid of the future since they are aware of how Jesus will return from 1 Thessalonians 5:1-5. |
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Part 12: In the Meantime |
In light of the reality of Christ's return for believers, we are to live for him in the meantime from 1 Thessalonians 5:6-11. |
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Part 13: Living as a Community |
Paul gives believers some final instructions concerning being a part of a group known as a church from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18. |
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Part 14: The Helper |
Believers are not alone in these uncertain times, but they must make sure that they don't restrain their helper from 1 Thessalonians 5:19-24. |
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