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This paper discusses the book of 1st Thessalonians. Paul spend a short time in Thessalonica (due to persecution, see Acts 17:1-9) on his second missionary trip. Paul's letters were due to his concern for the new Christians converts. Paul was concerned with the Jewish & Gentile new Christians afflicted. All scriptures are from the King James' version Bible.

FIRST THESSALONIANS THEME:

THE RETURN OR SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST (ESCHATOLOGY - THE LAST DAY THINGS).

1 Thessalonians 4:15-17 "For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. {16} For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:{17} Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord."

CHAPTER THEMES & ELEMENTS

BOOK OUTLINE/STRUCTURE

GOD'S WANTS US

CHAPTER(S) THEMES

I) Author & salutations {1Thessalonians 1:1-2}

Paul, Silas, & Timothy: Grace / Peace

(1) Church in God - Father & Jesus

II) Remember Section: {1Thessalonians 1:3-10}

Thanksgiving for gospel in word, power, & Holy Spirit to you who are elected of God from coming wrath

(1) Work of faith, love, patience of hope in Lord Jesus, in God, & Father

III) Conduct Section: {1Thessalonians 2:1-20}

God has allowed us to be entrusted with the gospel so we speak to please God & not man

(2) Our ministry to you the gospel & our love as you were called into God's kingdom so walk worthy of God

IV) Concern Section: {1Thessalonians 3:1-13}

God make you to increase and abound in love one toward another

(3) Establish & comfort your faith through afflictions and make your heart not to be blameable in holiness to God

V) Sanctification Section: {1Thessalonians 4:1-12}

Everyone should process his vessel in sanctification & honor in love others

(4) God wills your sanctification that you abstain from fornication because God called us to cleanness & holiness

VI) Second coming of Jesus with the saints who died before: {1Thessalonians 4:13-14}

Not to be ignorant concerning the dead in Christ

(4) Sorrow not for dead as Jesus will resurrect the saints and bring them with Him at His second coming

VII) Jesus 2nd coming to rapture His saints from the earth: {1Thessalonians 4:15-18}

The Lord will descend from heaven with a shout & trump when dead rise first, then alive saints will join them to meet Jesus, to be together with him forever

(4) Jesus 2nd coming to rapture His alive saints with resurrected saints to meet together from the earth in the air

VIII) Day of the Lord: {1Thessalonians 5:1-11}

Christians are to be sober & put on breastplate of faith, love, & helmet of hope of salvation edifying one another

(5) Aware that Day-of-the-Lord not overtake you because you are not appointed to God's wrath but saved

IX) Duty Section: {1Thessalonians 5:12-28}

Your whole body, soul, & spirit be preserved blameless to Jesus coming while rejoicing, praying & holding on

(5) In all things give thanks for God's will in Christ Jesus for your life since God called you who / will sanctify you

AUTHOR: Apostle Paul DATE: 50 AD on Paul's 2nd missionary journey FROM: Corinth TO: Mostly Gentiles in Thessalonians

PURPOSES:

- TO ENCOURAGE THE CHRISTIAN GOING THROUGH TRIALS.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."

- TO INSTRUCT THE CHRISTIAN CONCERNING GODLY LIVING.

1 Thessalonians 3:13 "To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints."

1 Thessalonians 5:23 "And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ."

- TO ASSURE THE CHRISTIAN CONCERNING CHRIST'S RETURN.

1 Thessalonians 4:15-17 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. {16} For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:{17} Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord."

1 Thessalonians 5:9 "For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,"

KEY WORD(S) / CHAPTERS:

[ love ] (1:3=, 1, 3, 4, 5); [ faith ] (1:3=, 1, 3, 5); [ hope ] (1:3=, 1, 3, 4, 5); [ coming ] (2, 3, 4, 5); [ gospel ] (1:5=, 1, 2, 3); [ election, called, appointed ] (1:10=, 1, 2, 3, 4); [ know ] (1:4-, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5); Spirit (3) {4:8=, 4:8, 5:1`9, 5:23};

OUTLINE FOR FIRST THESSALONIANS

I) SALUTATIONS: {1 THESSALONIANS 1:1}

II) REMEMBER SECTION: {1 THESSALONIANS 1:2-1:10}

III) CONDUCT SECTION: {1 THESSALONIANS 2:1-2:20}

IV) CONCERN SECTION: {1 THESSALONIANS 3:1-3:13}

V) SANCTIFICATION SECTION: {1 THESSALONIANS 4:1-4:12}

VI) JESUS SECOND COMING WITH HIS SAINTS: {1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-4:14}

VII) JESUS COMING TO RAPTURE HIS SAINTS: {1 THESSALONIANS 4:15-4:18}

VIII) DAY OF THE LORD: {1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-5:11}

IX) DUTY SECTION: {1 THESSALONIANS 5:12-5:28}

BACKGROUND THESSALONIANS CHURCH:

Paul spent about three weeks in the Thessalonians region and synagogue, but was forced out by Jewish persecution.

Acts 17:1-11 "Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: {2} And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three Sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, {3} Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ. {4} And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few. {5} But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people. {6} And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also; {7} Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus. {8} And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when they heard these things. {9} And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go. {10} And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. {11} These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so." Some Jews & Gentiles responded in faith others persecution.

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1 THESSALONIANS 1:1-10 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY

AUTHORSHIP & SALUTATIONS {1 THESSALONIANS 1:1-3}

WHO: Paul, Silvanus, and Timotheus WHOM: The church of the Thessalonians

WHAT: In God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ

Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. {1 Thessalonians 1:1}

WAY: We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers

We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; {1 Thessalonians 1:2}

WHY: Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;

Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; {1 Thessalonians 1:3}

FAITH IN JESUS TO ETERNAL LIFE {1 THESSALONIANS 1:4-10}

WHO: Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God

Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. {1 Thessalonians 1:4}

WHAT: For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake

For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. {1 Thessalonians 1:5}

WAY: Ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost

And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost: {1 Thessalonians 1:6}

WHY: So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia

So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. {1 Thessalonians 1:7}

WITH: For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing

For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing. {1 Thessalonians 1:8}

WHILE: For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God

For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God; {1 Thessalonians 1:9}

WHEN: To wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come

And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come. {1 Thessalonians 1:10}

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I) SALUTATIONS: {1 THESSALONIANS 1:1}AUTHORSHIP & SALUTATIONS {1 THESSALONIANS 1:1-3}

WHO: Paul, Silvanus, and Timotheus WHOM: The church of the Thessalonians

WHAT: In God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ

Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. {1 Thessalonians 1:1}

WAY: We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers

We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; {1 Thessalonians 1:2}

WHY: Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;

Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; {1 Thessalonians 1:3}

AUTHORSHIP & SALUTATIONS {1 THESSALONIANS 1:1-3}

WHO: Paul, Silvanus, and Timotheus WHOM: The church of the Thessalonians

WHAT: In God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ

Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. {1 Thessalonians 1:1}

WAY: We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers

We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; {1 Thessalonians 1:2}

WHY: Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;

Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; {1 Thessalonians 1:3}

WHO: PAUL, SILVANUS, TIMOTHEUS TO WHOM: CHURCH OF THESSALONIANS

1 Thessalonians 1:1 "Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians <which is> in /\ God /\ the /\ Father /\ and <in> the /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T: Grace <be> unto you, and peace, from /\ God /\ our /\ Father /\, and the /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T."

WHERE: THESSALONICA

Paul: Saul: means asked for and Paul: means little or small. Paul was an apostle of Jesus sent to ministered to the Gentiles. This is the first epistle of Paul's 14 epistles of the 26 New Testament Bible books. Paul was sent to a Roman prison at his life's end where is was martyred for his faith, However his care for the church is was always of prime importance as shown in his epistles.

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MISC: PAUL’S QUALIFICATIONS {2 CORINTHIANS 1:1 – 13:14} {1 THESSALONIANS 1:1}

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GOD’S CHOSE PAUL

(1) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia: {2 Corinthians 1:1}

(2) Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; {2 Corinthians 1:21}

(3) Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. {2 Corinthians 3:6}

(4) Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; {2 Corinthians 4:1}

(5) And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; {2 Corinthians 5:18}

(6) But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, {2 Corinthians 6:4}

(7) Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works. {2 Corinthians 11:15}

(8) Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. {2 Corinthians 11:23}

PAUL HAS HOLY SPIRIT

(1) Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. {2 Corinthians 1:22}

(2) Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. 2 Corinthians 3:6

(3) Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. {2 Corinthians 3:17}

(4) But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. {2 Corinthians 3:18}

(5) We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak; {2 Corinthians 4:13}

(6) Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit. {2 Corinthians 5:5}

(7) By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, {2 Corinthians 6:6}

(8) The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. {2 Corinthians 13:14}

PAUL DEPENDS ON GOD ALONE

(1) For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward. {2 Corinthians 1:12}

(2) Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. {2 Corinthians 2:14}

(3) Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; {2 Corinthians 3:5}

(4) Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. {2 Corinthians 3:6}

(5) But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. {2 Corinthians 4:7}

(6) We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. {2 Corinthians 6:1}

(7) Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; {2 Corinthians 8:1}

(8) And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind: {2 Corinthians 8:19}

(9) And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: {2 Corinthians 9:8}

(10) And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you. {2 Corinthians 9:14}

(11) And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. {2 Corinthians 12:9}

PAUL WAS GIVEN APOSTLE AUTHORITY

(1) Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: {2 Corinthians 10:1}

(2) But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh. {2 Corinthians 10:2}

(3) For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: {2 Corinthians 10:3}

(4) (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) {2 Corinthians 10:4} 

(5) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; {2 Corinthians 10:5}

(6) And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. {2 Corinthians 10:6}

(7) Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ's, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ's, even so are we Christ's. {2 Corinthians 10:7}

(8) For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed: {2 Corinthians 10:8}

(9) That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters. {2 Corinthians 10:9}

(10) For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible. {2 Corinthians 10:10}

(11) Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present. {2 Corinthians 10:11}

(12) I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing. {2 Corinthians 12:11}

(13) Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. {2 Corinthians 12:12}

(14) Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction. {2 Corinthians 13:10}

PAUL’S DIVINE VISIONS

(1) It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. {2 Corinthians 12:1}

(2) I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. {2 Corinthians 12:2}

(3) And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) {2 Corinthians 12:3}

(4) How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. {2 Corinthians 12:4}

(5) Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities. {2 Corinthians 12:5}

(6) For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me. {2 Corinthians 12:6}

(7) And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. {2 Corinthians 12:7}

PAUL’S MINISTRY TO CORINTHIANS

(1) And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judaea. {2 Corinthians 1:16}

(2) For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea. {2 Corinthians 1:19}

(3) For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. {2 Corinthians 4:15}

(4) Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: {2 Corinthians 10:1}

5) For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unto you: for we are come as far as to you also in preaching the gospel of Christ: {2 Corinthians 10:14}

(6) But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been thoroughly made manifest among you in all things. {2 Corinthians 11:6}

(7) Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. {2 Corinthians 12:12}

(8) For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong. {2 Corinthians 12:13}

(9) And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed. {2 Corinthians 12:21}

PAUL LOVES THE CHURCH

(1) For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have more abundantly unto you. {2 Corinthians 2:4}

(2) Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: {2 Corinthians 3:2}

(3) Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshly tables of the heart. {2 Corinthians 3:3}

(4) For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: {2 Corinthians 5:14}

(5) By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, {2 Corinthians 6:6}

(6) O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged. {2 Corinthians 6:11}

(7) Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels. {2 Corinthians 6:12}

(8) Now for a recompense in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged. {2 Corinthians 6:13}

(9) I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you. {2 Corinthians 7:3}

(10) Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth. {2 Corinthians 11:11}

(11) And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved. {2 Corinthians 12:15}

PAUL’S BLAMELESS CHARACTER AND ACTIONS

(1) For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward. {2 Corinthians 1:12}

(2) But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. {2 Corinthians 4:2}

(3) Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: {2 Corinthians 6:3}

(4) But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, {2 Corinthians 6:4}

(5) Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. {2 Corinthians 7:2}

(6) Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us: {2 Corinthians 8:20}

(7) Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. {2 Corinthians 8:21}

(8) Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely? {2 Corinthians 11:7}

(9) I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service. {2 Corinthians 11:8}

(10) And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself. {2 Corinthians 11:9}

PAUL WAS TRUTHFUL

(1) But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay. {2 Corinthians 1:18}

(2) For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. {2 Corinthians 2:17}

(3) But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. {2 Corinthians 4:2}

(4) By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, {2 Corinthians 6:7}

(5) By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true; {2 Corinthians 6:8}

(6) Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. {2 Corinthians 7:2}

(7) For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth. {2 Corinthians 7:14}

(8) As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia. {2 Corinthians 11:10}

(9) For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me. {2 Corinthians 12:6}

(10) Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. {2 Corinthians 12:12}

(11) For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. {2 Corinthians 13:8}

PAUL WAS PERSECUTED & SUFFERS FOR THE FAITH

(1) Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. {2 Corinthians 1:4}

(2) For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. {2 Corinthians 1:5}

(3) And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. {2 Corinthians 1:6}

(4) And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation. {2 Corinthians 1:7}

(5) For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: {2 Corinthians 1:8}

(6) But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead: {2 Corinthians 1:9}

(7) Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us; {2 Corinthians 1:10}

(8) We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; {2 Corinthians 4:8}

(9) Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; {2 Corinthians 4:9}

(10) Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. {2 Corinthians 4:10}

(11) For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.{2 Corinthians 4:11}

(12) So then death worketh in us, but life in you. {2 Corinthians 4:12}

(13) But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, {2 Corinthians 6:4}

(14) In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings; {2 Corinthians 6:5}

(15) As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; {2 Corinthians 6:9}

(16) As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things. {2 Corinthians 6:10}

(17) For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears. {2 Corinthians 7:5}

(18) In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me: {2 Corinthians 11:32}

(19) And through Who is weak a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands. {2 Corinthians 11:33}

PAUL’S INDIVIDUAL TRIALS

(1) We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; {2 Corinthians 4:8}

(2) Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; {2 Corinthians 4:9}

(3) Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. {2 Corinthians 4:10}

(4) For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh. {2 Corinthians 4:11}

(5) So then death worketh in us, but life in you. {2 Corinthians 4:12}

(6) But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, {2 Corinthians 6:4}

(7) In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings; {2 Corinthians 6:5}

(8) By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, {2 Corinthians 6:6}

(9) By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, {2 Corinthians 6:7}

(10) By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true; {2 Corinthians 6:8}

(11) As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; {2 Corinthians 6:9}

(12) As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things. {2 Corinthians 6:10}

(13) Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. {2 Corinthians 11:23}

(14) Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one. {2 Corinthians 11:24}

(15) Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep; {2 Corinthians 11:25}

(16) In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; {2 Corinthians 11:26}

(17) In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness. {2 Corinthians 11:27}

(18) Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches. {2 Corinthians 11:28}

(19), and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not? {2 Corinthians 11:29}

(20) If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities. {2 Corinthians 11:30}

(21) And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. {2 Corinthians 12:7}

(22) For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. {2 Corinthians 12:8}

(23) And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. {2 Corinthians 12:9}

(24) Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. {2 Corinthians 12:10}

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Silas (Silvanus):

Silas was a Prophet:

Acts 15:32 "And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed <them>."

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MISC: TRUE & FALSE PROPHETS TEST {1 THESSALONIANS 1:1}

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Prophet: A spokesman for another, as for God. Other names/titles in the Bible are as follows: Man of God; Servant of the Lord; Messenger of the Lord; and Seer (to see).

Exodus 7:1-2 "And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet. {2} Thou shalt speak all that I command thee: and Aaron thy brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he send the children of Israel out of his land."

Numbers 11:29 "And Moses said unto him, Enviest thou for my sake? would God that all the LORD'S people were prophets, <and> that the LORD would put his spirit upon them!"

Jeremiah 1:7 "But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I <am> a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak."

Amos 3:7-8 "Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. {8} The lion hath roared, who will not fear? the Lord GOD hath spoken, who can but prophesy?"

1 Samuel 9:9 "(Beforetime in Israel, when a man went to inquire of God, thus he spake, Come, and let us go to the seer: for <he that is> now <called> a Prophet was beforetime called a Seer.)"

1 Corinthians 12:28 "And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healing, helps, governments, diversities of tongues."

Prophet would meet the following:

- Spoke only in the name of the Lord (Yahweh).

- God had a special calling for him to by a prophet.

- His life matches his position. He did not practice divination.

- Do not assume signs and wonders prove his position.

- His God given prophecies came to pass.

Deuteronomy 13:1-3 "If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, {2} And the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them; {3} Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the LORD your God proveth you, to know whether ye love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul."

2 Thessalonians 2:9 "<Even him>, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,"

- His message was in harmony with previous revelation. History will confirms his authenticity.

Deuteronomy 18:21-22 "And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the LORD hath not spoken? {22} When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that <is> the thing which the LORD hath not spoken, <but> the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him."

- Moral quality and spiritual essence of the message.

- Inner witness to the Holy Spirit believer.

- Test the prophets revelation against what the Bible states.

1 Corinthians 14:29 "Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge."

Holy Scriptures:

God's word is above that of His name:

Psalms 138:2 "I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name." God's words is most important.

Word of God is Jesus (God's name) who is in every Scriptures:

Isaiah 55:11 "So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." The Bible, scriptures, are God's words.

Psalms 40:7 "Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book <it is> written of me," (fulfilled see Hebrews 10:7) The Bible is centered on Jesus (God) before & after He is manifested in flesh.

John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." Jesus is God & the Word of God.

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Silas is chosen to go on 2nd missionary journey with Paul:

Acts 15:39-40 "And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus; {40} And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God."

See my paper: "Apostle" SHOWN ARE THE NEW TESTAMENT APOSTLES & THEIR MINISTRIES for more information on this subject.

Silas was an Apostle: Paul is an apostle by the same scriptures.

1 Thessalonians 1:1 "Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians <which is> in God the Father and <in> the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace <be> unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ." This scripture with verse 2:6.

1 Thessalonians 2:6 "Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor <yet> of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ."

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MISC: APOSTLES {1 CORINTHIANS 1:1 – 15:9} {1 THESSALOMIANS 1:1}

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(1) Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, {1 Corinthians 1:1}

(2) For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. {1 Corinthians 4:9}

(3) Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? {1 Corinthians 9:1}

(4) If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord. {1 Corinthians 9:2}

(5) Have we not power to eat and to drink? {1 Corinthians 9:4}

(6) Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas? {1 Corinthians 9:5}

(7) Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working? {1 Corinthians 9:6}

(8) And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. {1 Corinthians 12:28}

(9) Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? {1 Corinthians 12:29}

(10) After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. {1 Corinthians 15:7}

(11) And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. {1 Corinthians 15:8}

(12) For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. {1 Corinthians 15:9}

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Timothy (Timotheus): Means worship of God. He was as a son to Paul. He was to carry on Paul's ministry after Paul departed. His father was a Greek and mother was a Jew (Acts 16:1). His mother was Eunice and grandmother was Lois, both of whom were Christians (2 Timothy 1:5). Paul's letter send with regards from Timothy include: 2 Corinthians 1:1, Philippians 1:1, Colossians 1:1, 1&2 Thessalonians, Philemon 1 & Hebrews 13:23. Paul writes to Timothy in his 2 Bible books. Paul addresses his ministry in 1 Corinthians 16:10 & 1 Timothy 4:11-4:16. His apostleship in 1 Thessalonians 1:1/2:6. Also 1 Thessalonians 3:2.

2 Timothy 1:4-6 "Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; {5} When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. {6} Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands."Paul's last testament from prison is to his spiritual son

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MISCELLANEOUS: TIMOTHY {2 TIMOTHY 1:2 – 4:9} {1 THESSALONIANS 1:1}

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(1) Timothy Paul's dearly beloved son in the faith of God the Father and Christ Jesus {2 Timothy 1:2}

(2) Remember Timothy's faith first in Grandmother (Lois), then in mother (Eunice), and now in you {2 Timothy 1:5}

(3) Remind you to stir up your gift of God by the placing on of hands {2 Timothy 1:6}

(4) Be not ashamed of testimony of our Lord but be partaker of the affliction {2 Timothy 1:8}

(5) My son be strong in the grace that is in Jesus {2 Timothy 2:1}

(6) Of the things heard of Paul and witnessed the same commit to faithful men who are able to teach others {2 Timothy 2:2}

(7) Endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ {2 Timothy 2:3}

(8) Study to show thyself approved unto God a workman not ashamed rightly dividing the word of truth {2 Timothy 2:15}

(9) Shun profane vain babbling which increase ungodliness {2 Timothy 2:16}

(10) Flee youthful lusts but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace {2 Timothy 2:22}

(11) Avoid foolish & unlearned questions that gender strife's {2 Timothy 2:23}

(12) You have known Paul doctrine, life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, affliction {2 Timothy 3:10}

(13) Continue in what you learned assured of knowing Jesus {2 Timothy 3:14}

(14) Timothy from youth has known the holy scriptures which is able to make wise unto salvation in Jesus {2 Timothy 3:15}

(15) All scripture is by inspiration of God for doctrine, reproof, correction, & instruction in righteousness {2 Timothy 3:16}

(16) Charge you before Jesus return and His kingdom {2 Timothy 4:1}

(17) Preach the word, at all times, for reprove, rebuke, exhort with longsuffering and doctrine {2 Timothy 4:2}

(18) Watch in all things endure afflictions as you do the work of evangelist making full proof of ministry {2 Timothy 4:5}

(19) Do your diligence to come shortly to visit {2 Timothy 4:9}

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MISC: PAUL CIRCUMCISED TIMOTHY BECAUSE HIS FATHER WAS A GREEK {ACTS 16:1 – 16:3} {1 THESSALONIANS 1:1}

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Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: {2} Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium. {3} Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek. {Acts 16:1-3}

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God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Mention twice. God is a Triunity which can not be divided. Father, Jesus, & Holy Spirit are the way the one God reveals Himself. If one sees Jesus, he also sees the Father & Holy Spirit at the same time since God can not be separated (John 14:8-9). Jesus is perfect man and perfect God.

Colossians 2:9 "For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily."

John 14:8-10 "Philip saith unto him, Lord, show us the Father, and it sufficeth us. {9} Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou <then>, Show us the Father? {10} Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works."

See my papers: "Triunity - Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "The One God - The Shama" THE KEY BIBLE SCRIPTURE FOR ONE GOD IS DEUTERONOMY 6:4. THE WORD FOR GOD IS A PLURALITY, & THE WORD FOR ONE IS A COMPOUND UNITY. THIS IS THE CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE FOR GOD WHO IS A TRIUNITY PLURALITY ONE UNITY. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Godhead Relationship": HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH MANIFESTATION OF THE GODHEAD FOR FULFILLMENT, NOT ONLY JESUS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Just Who Is God" GOD CAN NOT BE DIVIDED. GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Names of God" OLD TESTAMENT & NEW TESTAMENT TITLES FOR GOD WITH MEANINGS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Jesus Titles & Characteristics" TITLES FOR JESUS WITH THEIR MEANINGS for more information on this subject.

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MISC: RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD {JOHN 1:12 – 17:13} {1 THESSALONIANS 1:1}

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(1) But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name {John 1:12}

(2) Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God {John 1:13}

(3) Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did {John 2:23}

(4) But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men {John 2:24}

(5) And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up {John 3:14}

(6) That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life {John 3:15}

(7) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life {John 3:16}

(8) For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved) {John 3:17}

(9) He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God {John 3:18}

(10) God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth {John 4:24}

(11) The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly {John 10:10}

(12) And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent {John 17:3}

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LIST: GOD THE FATHER {JOHN 1:14 – 20:22} {1 THESSALONIANS 1:1}

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(1) The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. {John 1:14}

(2) No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him. {John 1:18}

(3) The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. {John 3:35}

(4) Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. {22} Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. {23} But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. {John 4:21-23}

(5) But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work. {18} Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God. {19} Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise. {20} For the Father loveth the Son, and showeth him all things that himself doeth: and he will show him greater works than these, that ye may marvel. {21} For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will. {22} For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son: {23} That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him. {24} Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. {25} Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live. {6 } For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself;" {John 5:17-26}

(6) I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me. {John 5:30}

(6) But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me. {37} And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape. {John 5:36-37}

(8) Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust. {John 5:45}

(9) Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. {28} Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? {29} Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. {John 6:27-29}

(10) Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven. {33} For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world. {34} Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread. {35} And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. {36} But I said unto you, That ye also have seen me, and believe not. {37} All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. {38} For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. {39} And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day. {40} And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day. {41} The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven. {42} And they said, Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? how is it then that he saith, I came down from heaven? {43} Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, Murmur not among yourselves. {44} No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. {45} It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me. {46} Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father. {John 6:32-46}

(11) As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me. {58} This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever. {John 6:57-58}

(12) And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father. {John 6:65}

(13) And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me. {17} It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true. {18} I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me. {19} Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also. {John 8:16-19}

(14) They understood not that he spake to them of the Father. {28} Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things. {29} And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him. {John 8:27-29}

(15) I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father. {39} They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham. {40} But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham. {41} Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God. {42} Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me. {John 8:38-42}

(16) Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me. {John 8:49}

(17) Art thou greater than our father Abraham, which is dead? and the prophets are dead: whom makest thou thyself? {54} Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that honoureth me; of whom ye say, that he is your God: {John 8:53-54}

(18) As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. {16} And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. {17} Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. {18} No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father. {John 10:15-18}

(19) Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God? {37} If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. {38} But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him. {John 10:36-38}

(20) Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. {42} And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me. {John 11:41-42}

(21) If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour. {27} Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. {28} Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. {John 12:26-28}

(22) For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. {50} And I know that his commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto me, so I speak. {1} Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. {2} And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him; {3} Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; {John 12:49-13:3}

(23) Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. {7} If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. {8} Philip saith unto him, Lord, show us the Father, and it sufficeth us. {9} Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Show us the Father? {10} Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. {11} Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake. {12} Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. {13} And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. {14} If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. {15} If ye love me, keep my commandments. {16} And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; {John 14:6-16}

(24) At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. {21} He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. {22} Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? {23} Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. {24} He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me. {25} These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. {26} But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. {27} Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. {28} Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I. {29} And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. {30} Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. {31} But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence. {1} I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. {John 14:20-15:1}

(25) Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. {9} As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. {John 15:8-9}

(26) Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. {16} Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. {John 15:15-16}

(27) He that hateth me hateth my Father also. {24} If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father. {25} But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause. {26} But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: {John 15:23-26}

(28) And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me. {John 16:3}

(29) Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. {8} And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: {9} Of sin, because they believe not on me; {10} Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; {11} Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. {John 16:7-11}

(30) All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall show it unto you. {16} A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father. {17} Then said some of his disciples among themselves, What is this that he saith unto us, A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me: and, Because I go to the Father? {John 16:15-17}

(31) And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. {24} Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. {25} These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall show you plainly of the Father. {26} At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you: {27} For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God. {28} I came forth from the Father, and am come into the world: again, I leave the world, and go to the Father. {John 16:23-28}

(32) Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. {33} These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. {1} These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: {John 16:32-17:1}

(33) And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. {John 17:5}

(34) And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.{12} While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled. {John 17:11-12}

(35) That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. {22} And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: {23} I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. {24} Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. {25} O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. {26} And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them. {John 17:21-26}

(36) Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? {John 18:11}

(37) Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. {John 20:17}

(38) Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. {22} And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: {John 20:21-22}

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MISC: REFERENCES TO GOD - FATHER, SON, & HOLY SPIRIT ARE FOUND A LARGE NUMBER OF TIMES {1 THESSALONIANS 1:1-5:19}

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(1) GOD (39): {1 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 8-9; 2:2, 4-5, 8-10, 12-15; 3:2, 3:9, 11, 13; 4:1, 3, 5, 7-9, 14, 16; 5:9, 18, 23} (2) FATHER (6): {1 Thessalonians 1:1, 3, 2:11, 3:11, 13}

(3) SON - JESUS (17): {1 Thessalonians 1:1, 3, 10; 2:14, 15, 19; 3:11, 13; 4:1-2, 14; 5:9, 18, 23, 28}

(4) LORD (25): {1 Thessalonians 1:1, 3, 6, 8; 2:15, 19; 3:8, 11-13; 4:1-2, 6, 15-17; 5:2, 9, 12, 23, 27-28}

(5) CHRIST (14): {1 Thessalonians 1:1, 3, 2:6, 14, 19; 3:2, 11, 13; 4:16; 5:9, 18, 23, 28}

(6) HOLY SPIRIT (4): {1 Thessalonians 1:5, 6; 4:8; 5:19}

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MISC: REFERENCES TO GOD - FATHER, SON, & HOLY SPIRIT ARE FOUND MANY TIMES IN SCRIPTURES {1 THESSALONIANS 1:1}

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(1) GOD (19): {2 Thessalonians 1:1-6, 8, 11, 12; 2:4, 8-10, 12-15; 3:2, 3:9, 11, 13; 4:1, 3, 5, 7-9, 14, 16; 5:9, 18, 23}

(2) FATHER (3): {2 Thessalonians 1:1, 2 :16}

(3) SON - JESUS (11): {2 Thessalonians 1:1, 2, 7-9, 12; 2:1, 8, 13, 14, 16; 3:1, 3-6, 12, 16, 18}

(4) LORD (21): {2 Thessalonians 1:1, 2, 7, 8; 2:15, 19; 3:8, 11-13}

(5) CHRIST (13): {2 Thessalonians 1:1, 2, 8, 12; 2:1, 2, 14, 16; 3:5, 12, 18}

(6) HOLY SPIRIT (3): {2 Thessalonians 2:2, 8; 13}

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JESUS CHRIST PRE-EMINENCE {COLOSSIANS} {1 THESSALONIANS 1:1}

Jesus Christ is complete given His fullness {2:9} adequate as contrasted with the emptiness of deceptive human philosophy (2:8) that lacks ability to restrain the old sinful nature (2:23).


Colossians 2:8-10 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. {9} For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. {10} And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:
Colossians 2:23 Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.

Jesus Christ is the very image of God and first born of every human.

Colossians 1:15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:

Jesus Christ is the creator or all things and they are created for Him.

Colossians 1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

Jesus Christ is the sustainer of all things that consist by Him.

Colossians 1:17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

Jesus Christ is the head of the church and the first to be resurrected that He have preeminence.

Colossians 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

Jesus Christ is the fullness of the Godhead in bodily form.

Colossians 1:19 For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;

Colossians 2:9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.

Jesus Christ is the reconciler all things through His death on the cross.

Colossians 1:20-22 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. {21} And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled {22} In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:



CHRIST PREEMINENCE IN THE ENTIRE CREATION {COLOSSIANS} {1 THESSALONIANS 1:1}

JESUS EARTHLY GOVERNMENT

SAVED ONES RECONCILED

SAINTS WISDOM & KNOWLEDGE

SAINTS FAITH IN JESUS BAPTISM

SAVED ONES GODLY LIVING

Jesus visible image dwells full Godhead Colossians 1:15/19

Peace in Jesus blood of cross reconciles Colossians 1:20

Mystery hid reveals Christ in Gentiles Colossians 1:26-27

Flesh circumcision-> Christ circumcision Colossians 2:11

Jesus is our life and we are risen in Him Colossians 3:1-3

Jesus creator for all things for Himself Colossians 1:16

Alienated & enemies reconciled in Jesus Colossians 1:21

Teach/present saints perfect in Christ Colossians 1:28

Buried with Christ; raised with Christ Colossians 2:12

Put off old man of flesh sins->new man Colossians 3:8-10

Jesus before all & by Him they consist Colossians 1:17

Jesus body of flesh in death made holy Colossians 1:22

Knit in love together in Jesus is wisdom Colossians 2:2-3

Were dead in sins -> made alive with Him Colossians 2:13

Put on charity (love) bonds of perfection Colossians 3:14

Jesus is the head of His church on earth Colossians 1:18

Grounded & settled in hope of gospel Colossians 1:23

Philosophy, vain lies traditions for Christ Colossians 2:8

Remove legalism & ritualism for Christ Colossians 2:14-23

Whatever you do, all in name of Jesus Colossians 3:17



Grace: Unmerited flavor from God to man. Getting what we do not deserve as compared with mercy: not getting what we deserve.

1 Corinthians 15:10 "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me." God's grace within the Christian drives him to labor for God.

See my paper: "Grace" DEFINITION OF GRACE; GRACE FOR BELIEVERS; ONLY KINDNESS TO UNBELIEVERS; GRACE GROWTH; GRACE SAVES for more information on this subject.

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MISC: GRACE {1 THESSALONIANS 1:1}

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GRACE DEFINITION: Unmerited flavor from God to man. Getting what we do not deserve as compared with mercy: not getting what we deserve.

(1) Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;" Mercy not grace

GRACE IS A GIFT:

(1) Romans 5:15 "But not as the offence, so also <is> the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, <which is> by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many." Gift from God to elected believers only

Ephesians 2:8-9 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: <it is> the gift of God: {9} Not of works, lest any man should boast." God gives grace & we believe unto salvation. It is a gift of God and not of man's work.

WE ARE SAVED BY GRACE:

(1) Psalms 84:11 "For the LORD God <is> a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good <thing> will he withhold from them that walk uprightly." God gives the grace so man can walk saved

(2) Acts 15:11 "But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they." Grace from God to save the elect

(3) Romans 11:6 "And if by grace, then <is it> no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if <it be> of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work." God's grace is not man's works

GRACE GROWS BY KNOWLEDGE OF JESUS & OUR HUMILITY:

(1) Proverbs 3:34 "Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly." Grace to lowly

(2) James 4:6 "But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble." Grace to humble

(3) 1 Peter 5:5 "Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all <of you> be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble."

(4) 2 Peter 1:2 "Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord," Grace multipled by knowledge of God

(5) 2 Peter 3:18 "But grow in grace, and <in> the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him <be> glory both now and for ever. Amen."

GOD GIVES ONLY LOVING KINDNESS TO UNBELIEVER: Only Christians receive God's grace starting with salvation making them God's children. God provides loving kindness to man so that he can exist.

(1) Matthew 5:45 "That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust." Loving kindness

(2) Acts 14:17 "Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness." Loving kindness

(3) 1 Timothy 6:17 "Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;" Loving kindness

MAN MAY FAIL TO RECEIVE GOD'S GRACE: God provides grace to only His Christians. Unbelievers do not receive grace in vain, are bitter & defiled, have wrong gospel, & deny Jesus.

(1) 2 Corinthians 6:1 "We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain." God is blessing, but the unbeliever is not receiving making the grace vain

(2) Galatians 1:6-7 "I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: {7} Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ." To follow the wrong gospel removes the person from grace.

(3) Hebrews 12:15 "Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;" Bitterness leads to failed grace.

(4) Jude 1:4 "For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ." God's grace used wrong leads man to denying Christ.

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Peace: Hebrew word Shalom used for hello, good-bye & God bless you.

Only God gives peace to ones spirit of forgiveness & restoration.

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

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MISC: PEACE {PHILIPPIANS 1:2 – 4:9} {1 THESSALONIANS 1:1}

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(1) Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. {Philippians 1:2}

(2) And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. {Philippians 4:7}

(3) Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. {Philippians 4:9}

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CONTRASTS: GRACE, PEACE, & MERCY - RESULTING IN GOD'S PEACE {1 THESSSALONIANS 1:1}

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Grace -> Un-merit flavor from God -> Getting what we do not deserve

Mercy -> No punishment -> Not getting what we deserve

Peace -> Rest & assurance, in the Lord, that God has everything under control

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II) REMEMBER SECTION: {1 THESSALONIANS 1:2-1:10}

1 Thessalonians 1:2 "We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers;" See 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13.

Prayer:

See my paper: "Prayer" PRESENTS PRAYER STEPS. THE LORD'S PRAYER AND OTHER NEW TESTAMENT PRAYER EXAMPLES SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

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LIST: PRAYER LIST {1 THESSALONIANS 1:2-3}

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(1) Work of Faith

(2) Labor of Love

(3) Patience of Hope

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MISC: PRAYERS IN OTHER NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE BOOKS {1 THESSALONIANS 1:2}

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(1) And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, {30} By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. {Acts 4:29-30}

(2) Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: {6} That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. {13} Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. {Romans 15:5-6, 13}

(3) That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: {18} The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, {19} And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, {20} Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, {Ephesians 1:17-20}

(4) That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; {17} That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, {18} May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; {19} And to know the love of Christ, which passeth nowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. {Ephesians 3:16-19}

(5) And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; {10} That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; {11} Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. {Philippians 1:9-11}

(6) For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; {10} That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; {11} Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; {12} Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: {13} Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: {14} In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: {Colossians 1:9-14}

(7) Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you. {12} And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: {13} To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints. {1 Thessalonians 3:11-13}

(8) Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power: {12} That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. {2 Thessalonians 1:11-12}

(9) Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, {21} Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. {Hebrews 13:20-21}

(10) But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. {11} To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. {1 Peter 5:10-11}

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WHAT: WORK OF FAITH, LABOR OF LOVE, PATIENCE OF HOPE IN OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

1 Thessalonians 1:3 "Remembering without ceasing (1) your work of [ faith ], and (2) labour of [ love ], and (3) patience of [ hope ] in our /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T, in the sight of /\ God /\ and our /\ Father /\;"

WHEN: REMEMBERING WITHOUT CEASING

Scriptures with faith / hope / love: Hebrew 6:10-12/10:22-24; 1 Peter 1:3-8/21

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MISC: FAITH/HOPE/LOVE SCRIPTURES {1 THESSALONIANS 1:3}

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(1) By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. {Romans 5:2}

(2) And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. {Romans 5:5}

(3) And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these <is> charity. {1 Corinthians 13:13} Charity = love

(4) For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. {6} For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. {Galatians 5:5-6}

(5) Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love <which ye have> to all the saints, {5} For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; {Colossians 1:4-5}

(6) Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; {1 Thessalonians 1:3}

(7) But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. {1 Thessalonians 5:8}

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Work of faith: 1:3, 5-8; 2:13-14; 2 Thessalonains 1:3, 11; 2:17; 3:1, 9

When God reveals (manifests) it to this dimension is up to Him. We are to believe, when we pray, that the answer has already occurred. Future prayers are thanksgiving and praise for God's gift we have.

Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Faith is not the same as hope. Hope is wishing for something. Faith is having it in a faith dimension.

See my paper: "Faith" FAITH PROMISES PRESENTED FOR EVERY ASPECT OF THE CHRISTIANS LIFE: SALVATION & HEALING. THE CONDITIONS. for more information on this subject.

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KEY WORD: FAITH {1 THESSALONIANS 1:3 - 5:24}

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(1) Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus {1 Thessalonians 1:3}

(2) For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing. {1 Thessalonians 1:8}

(3) And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith: {1 Thessalonians 3:2}

(4) For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain. {6} But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you: {7} Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith: {1 Thessalonians 3:5-7}

(5) Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith? {1 Thessalonians 3:10}

(6) But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. {1 Thessalonians 5:8}

(7) Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. {1 Thessalonians 5:24}

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Labor of love:

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 "Charity suffereth long, <and> is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, {5} Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; {6} Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; {7} Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things." Charity = love in action

John 15:13 "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

1 John 3:17 "But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels <of compassion> from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?"

See my paper: "Love" DEFINITION OF LOVE; LOVE IN ACTION IS CHARITY; BIBLE LOVE CHAPTERS; EXAMPLES OF LOVE; LOVE COMMANDS for more information on this subject.

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KEY WORD: LOVE {1 THESSALONIANS 1:3 – 5:13}

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(1) Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; {1 Thessalonians 1:3}

(2) And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: {1 Thessalonians 3:13}

(3) But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another. {1 Thessalonians 4:9}

(4) But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. {1 Thessalonians 5:9}

(5) And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves. {1 Thessalonians 5:13}

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Patience of hope:

Hope: Wishing and desire. Not knowing for sure. Depending upon.

Romans 5:4-5 "And patience, experience; and experience, hope: {5} And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us."

Romans 8:24-25 "For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? {25} But if we hope for that we see not, <then> do we with patience wait for <it>."

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KEY WORD: HOPE {1 THESSALONIANS 1:3 – 5:8}

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(1) Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; {1 Thessalonians 1:3}

(2) For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? {1 Thessalonians 2:19}

(3) I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. {1 Thessalonians 4:13}

(4) But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. {1 Thessalonians 5:8}

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MISC: HOPE {1 THESSALONIANS 1:3}

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Hope is a wish, desire, anticipate with faithful expectation, confidence, knowing, and full assurance of our future in our faith in Jesus.

(1) By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. {3} And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; {4} And patience, experience; and experience, hope: {5} And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. {Romans 5:2-5}

(2) For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? {25} But if we hope for that we see not, <then> do we with patience wait for <it>. {Romans 8:24-25}

(3) In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; {Titus 1:2}

(4) The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, {Ephesians 1:18}

That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:  {Ephesians 2:12}

(6) For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; {Colossians 1:5}

(7) If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister; {Colossians 1:23}

(8) To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: {Colossians 1:27}

(9) But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. {1 Thessalonians 5:8}

(10) In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; {Titus 1:2}

(11) And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: {Hebrews 6:11}

12) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. {Hebrews 11:1}

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FAITH IN JESUS TO ETERNAL LIFE {1 THESSALONIANS 1:4-10}

WHO: Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God

Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. {1 Thessalonians 1:4}

WHAT: For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake

For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. {1 Thessalonians 1:5}

WAY: Ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost

And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost: {1 Thessalonians 1:6}

WHY: So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia

So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. {1 Thessalonians 1:7}

WITH: For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing

For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing. {1 Thessalonians 1:8}

WHILE: For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God

For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God; {1 Thessalonians 1:9}

WHEN: To wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come

And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come. {1 Thessalonians 1:10}

WHILE: KNOWING YOUR ELECTION OF GOD

1 Thessalonians 1:4 "Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of /\ God /\." Know: 1:5, 2:1-2, 2:5, 2:11, 3:3-5, 4:2, 4:4-5, 5:2, 5:12

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KEY WORD: KNOW {1 THESSALONIANS 1:4 – 5:12}

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(1) Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. {5} For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. {1 Thessalonians 1:4-5}

(2) For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: {2} But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. {1 Thessalonians 2:1-2}

(3) For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness; God is witness. {1 Thessalonians 2:5}

(4) As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, {1 Thessalonians 2:11}

(5) That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are no longe appointed thereunto. {4} For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know. {5} For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain. {1 Thessalonians 3:3-5}

(6) For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus. {3} For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: {4} That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; {5} Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God: {1 Thessalonians 4:2-5}

(7) For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. {1 Thessalonians 5:2}

(8) And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; {1 Thessalonians 5:12}

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KEY WORD: CALLED, ELECTION, & APPOINTED {1 THESSALONIANS 1:4-5:24}

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(1) Knowing your election of God {1 Thessalonians 1:4}

(2) Walk worthy of God who hath called you into His kingdom & glory {1 Thessalonians 2:12}

(3) Afflictions which you know that we are appointed {1 Thessalonians 3:3}

(4) God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness {1 Thessalonians 4:7}

(5) God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ {1 Thessalonians 5:9}

(6) Faithful is he that called you, who also will do it {1 Thessalonians 5:24}

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Your election of God:

God sovereign purpose to call and predestinate a person. God chosen him, before the earth's foundation, for his purpose. God did not choose him by seeing in the future some good in him. This would mean he was saved according to the person's good works, but God's grace (unmerited flavor) was the reason.

Romans 9:11 "(For <the children> being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)"

Ephesians 1:4-5 "According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: {5} Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,"

1 Peter 1:2 "Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied."

See my paper: "Is Free Will Biblical?" MANY SCRIPTURES ARE SHOWN FOR PREDESTINATED. OPPOSING FREEWILL VIEWS ARE DISCUSSED for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Some Saved and Some Lost - God's Sovereignty" GOD'S PLAN FOR BOTH PEOPLE THAT ARE LOST & SAVE IS SHOWN for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "God Plans for His Purpose. Who Harden Pharaoh's Heart?" GOD'S USE OF SINNERS TO ACHIEVE HIS PURPOSE IS SHOWN for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Plan of God" DISCUSSED ARE PREDESTINATION AND RELATED TOPICS WITH THEIR GREEK AND HEBREW DEFINITIONS, SCRIPTURES, AND COMMENTS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "God Will Receive All the Glory" DISCUSSED IS PREDESTINATION PLAN OF GOD FOR SALVATION, SANCTIFICATION, PERFECTION, AND GLORIFICATION. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Salvation Biblical Word Glossary" SALVATION WORD DEFINITIONS ARE SHOWN INCLUDING THEIR HEBREW & GREEK MEANINGS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "My Doctrine Beliefs" ALL KEY THEOLOGICAL AREAS WITH MY PAPERS ON EACH SUBJECT for more information on this subject.


See my paper: "Bible Books & Topics - Subject Cross Index" SHOWS REFERENCES IN BOTH MY BIBLE & TOPIC PAPERS WHERE A TOPIC SUBJECT INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND. for more information on this subject.


WAY: GOSPEL - CAME IN WORD, IN POWER, & IN THE HOLY GHOST IN MUCH ASSURANCE

1 Thessalonians 1:5 "For our [ gospel ] (1) came not unto you in word only, (2) but also in power, and in the (3) /\ Holy Ghost /\, and (4) in much assurance; as ye know (5) what manner of men we were among you for your sake."

Gospel came not unto you in word only:

1 Thessalonians 2:13 "For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received <it> not <as> the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe."

See my paper: "True Gospel for Salvation by the Imputed Righteousness of Jesus" GOSPEL SHOWN IN SCRIPTURES MUST INCLUDE THE REVELATION OF THE IMPUTED RIGHTEOUSNESS OF JESUS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Imputed/Reckoned/Counted Righteousness of Jesus" TRANSFER OR THE IMPUTED RIGHTEOUSNESS OF JESUS TO THE CHRISTIAN & CHRISTIAN'S SINS TO JESUS. for more information on this subject.

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LIST: GOSPEL APPROACH {1 THESSALONIANS 1:5}

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(1) Not in word only

(2) But in power

(3) In the Holy Spirit

(4) In much assurance

(5) Manner of man we were among you for your sake

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KEY WORD: GOSPEL {1 THESSALONIANS 1:5-3:2}

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(1) Gospel not in word only, but in power, in the Holy Ghost, in much assurance {1 Thessalonians 1:5}

(2) We were bold in our God to speak the gospel of God with contention {1 Thessalonians 2:2}

(3) We were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel not pleasing men but God {1 Thessalonians 2:4}

(4) We imparted not only the gospel of God but also our souls {1 Thessalonians 2:8}

(5) We laboured to you without charged so we preached the gospel of God {1 Thessalonians 2:9}

(6) Sent Timotheus minister of God in the gospel of Christ to establish you and to comfort you concerning your faith {1 Thessalonians 3:2}

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KEY WORD: GOSPEL {ROMANS 1:16 - 16:26} {1 THESSALONIANS 1:5}

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(1) Not ashamed of the gospel of Christ {Romans 1:16}

(2) It (gospel) is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes - both Jew & Gentile {Romans 1:16}

(3) Therein (gospel) is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith for the just shall live by faith {Romans 1:17}

(4) The gospel that Christ died for our sins, He was buried, & He rose again {1 Corinthians 15:1-4}

(5) But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report {Isaiah 53:1} {Romans 10:16}

(6) Concerning the gospel, they are enemies; but as touching the election, they are beloved {Romans 11:28}

(7) To him of power to stablish you by the gospel, to the mystery kept secret, now made manifest by the the prophets by everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith {Romans 16:25-26}

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In power and in the Holy Ghost:

Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This <is> the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts."

Acts 4:33 "And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all."

Hebrews 2:4 "God also bearing <them> witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?"

Romans 8:26-27 "Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. {27} And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what <is> the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to <the will of> God."

Ephesians 5:18-21 "And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; {19} Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; {20} Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; {21} Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God."

Ephesians 6:14-18 "Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; {15} And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; {16} Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. {17} And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: {18} Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;"

See my paper: "Holy Spirit Baptism" HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM BENEFITS ARE SHOWN. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM ARE SHOWN for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "God the Holy Spirit / Ghost Scriptures & Notes" SCRIPTURES & NOTES THAT SHOW THE HOLY SPIRIT IS GOD & A MANIFESTATION OF THE TRIUNITY GODHEAD for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Is the Baptism of Holy Spirit with the Evidence of Tongues of God or the Devil?" THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN SCRIPTURE INCLUDES TONGUES WHICH ARE FOREIGN LANGUAGES TO COMMUNICATE WITH GOD IN PRAYER for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Godhead Relationship" HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH MANIFESTATION OF THE GODHEAD FOR FULFILLMENT, NOT ONLY JESUS. for more information on this subject.

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MISC: GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT {JOHN 1:32 – 20:22}; {1 THESSALONIANS 1:5}

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(1) And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.{33} And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost {John 1:32-33}

(2) But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. {John 4:14}

(3) He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. {39} (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) {John 7:38-39}

(4) And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever {17} Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you {John 14:16-17}

(5) Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. {John 14:23}

(6) But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you {John 14:26}

(7) But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me {John 15:26}

(8) Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you {8} And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment {9} Of sin, because they believe not on me {10} Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more {John 16:7-10}

(9) Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come {14} He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you {John 16:13-14}

(10) And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost {John 20:22}

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MISC: OTHER HOLY SPIRIT GIFTS {1 THESSALONIANS 1:5}

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(I) Prophecy:

(1) {Ephesians 3:5} Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;

(2) {Ephesians 4:11} And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

(II) Ministry:

(1) {Romans 12:7} Or ministry, <let us wait> on <our> ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

(2) {2 Timothy 4:2} Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

(III) Teaching:

(1) {Colossians 1:28} Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

(2) {1 Timothy 5:17} Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

(IV) Exhorting:

(1) {Romans 12:8} Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, <let him do it> with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.

(2) {Hebrews 10:25} Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

(V) Giving:

(1) {2 Corinthians 9:7} Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

(2) {1 Peter 4:10} As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

(VI) Ruler:

(1) {Hebrews 13:17} Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

(2) {1 Peter 5:3} Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

(VII) Shows mercy:

(1) {Romans 11:31} Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy.

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WHY: FOLLOWS OF US, THE LORD, THE WORD, WITH AFFLICTION WITH JOY OF HOLY GHOST

1 Thessalonians 1:6 "And ye became followers of us, and of the /\ Lord /\, having received the word in much [ affliction ], with joy of the /\ Holy Ghost /\:" See also 1 Thessalonians 2:14. Followers = imitators

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MISC: AFFLICTION, SUFFERING, & PERSECUTION {1 THESSALONIANS 1:6-3:7}

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(1) Received the word in much affliction with joy of the Holy Ghost so you were ensample {1 Thessalonians 1:6-7}

(2) You as followers of churches of God & have suffered like countrymen & persecution {1 Thessalonians 2:14-15}

(3) Be not moved by afflictions for are appointed to them as we told you, when we were with you, that you are to suffer tribulation {1 Thessalonians 3:3-4}

(4) We were comforted in our afflictions and distress by your faith {1 Thessalonians 3:7}

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1 Thessalonians 1:7 "So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia."

Ye became followers of us ... you were examples to all that believe:

1 Timothy 4:12 "Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."

See my paper: "Walk as Jesus Walked" PRESENTED ARE THE WALKS OF THE CHRISTIAN DISCIPLE. for more information on this subject.

1 Thessalonians 1:8 "For from you sounded out the word of the /\ Lord /\, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your [ faith ] to /\ God /\,-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing."

1 Thessalonians 1:9 "For they themselves show of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to /\ God /\ from idols to serve the living and true /\ God /\;" A true Christian: turns from idols & serves God while waiting and desiring the return of Jesus.

WAIT: WAITING FOR HIS SON FROM HEAVEN

1 Thessalonians 1:10 "And to wait for /\ his /\ /\ Son /\ from heaven, whom /\ he /\ raised from the dead, <even> M Jesus M, which delivered us from the wrath to come." Wrath to come: See also 1 Thessalonians 5:9.

Second coming of Jesus:

See my paper: "Multiple Raptures" THE BIBLE SHOWS HOW GOD HAS RAPTURE MANY PEOPLE FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END TIMES for more information on this subject.

See my paper: Revelation-Key-Elements: REVELATION-KEY-ELEMENTS: QUICKLY HELP EXPLAIN THE BOOK OF REVELATION BY CHAPTERS AND HIGHLIGHTS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: Revelation - Overview: REVELATION CHAPTER EVENTS WITH PICTURES – 7 CHURCHES (2, 3); 144,000 (7, 14); 3 SETS OF SEVEN PLAGUES: [SEALS (6, 8); TRUMPETS (8-9, 11); VIALS (16)]; 2 WITNESSES (11); ALL RAPTURES {12); SATAN (12, 13, 17); ANTI-CHRIST (13, 17); FALSE PROPHET (13,17); HARLOT (17) for more information on this subject.

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KEY WORD: SECOND COMING OF JESUS {1 THESSALONIANS 1:10-5:23}

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(1) Wait for His Son from heaven whom He raised from the dead even Jesus to deliver us from the wrath to come {1 Thessalonians 1:10}

(2) Our hope, joy, & crown are you of rejoicing in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming {1 Thessalonians 2:19}

(3) He may establish your heart not blameable in holiness before God at the coming of Jesus with all His saints {1 Thessalonians 3:13}

(4) We that are alive & remain unto coming of the Lord shall not prevent those asleep/dead {1 Thessalonians 4:15}

(5) The Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout & dead in Christ will rise 1st {1 Thessalonians 4:16}

(6) Christians alive will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air to be ever with the Lord {1 Thessalonians 4:17}

(7) Sanctify you wholly that you be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus {1 Thessalonians 5:23}

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Wait for his Son from heaven:

Titus 2:13-14 "Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; {14} Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works."

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1 THESSALONIANS 2:1-20 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY


BOLDNESS & SUFFERING FOR GOSPEL {1 THESSALONIANS 2:1-3}

WHO: Brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain WHOM: Our


For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: {1 Thessalonians 2:1}


WHY: But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi WHERE: Philippi WHAT: We were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention

But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. {1 Thessalonians 2:2}


WAY: For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile

For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: {1 Thessalonians 2:3}


USED BY GOD TO PRESENT THE GOSPEL {1 THESSALONIANS 2:4-10}

WHO: We WHAT: But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts

But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. {1 Thessalonians 2:4}


WAY: For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness WHOM: Ye

For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: {1 Thessalonians 2:5}


WHY: Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ

Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. {1 Thessalonians 2:6}


WITH: But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:

But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: {1 Thessalonians 2:7}


WHEREAS: So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear to us

So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us. {1 Thessalonians 2:8}


WHILE: For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God

For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God. {1 Thessalonians 2:9}


WITH: Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe

Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe: {1 Thessalonians 2:10}


GOSPEL PRESENTED AS PARENTS {1 THESSALONIANS 2:11-16}

WHO: Ye WHOM: As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you

As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, {1 Thessalonians 2:11}


WHY: Ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory


That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. {1 Thessalonians 2:12}


WHEN: When ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe

For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. {1 Thessalonians 2:13}


WAY: Brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:

For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews: {1 Thessalonians 2:14}


WHILE: Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men

Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men: {1 Thessalonians 2:15}


WITH: Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost

Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost. {1 Thessalonians 2:16}


PAUL”S COMING HINDERED {1 THESSALONIANS 2:17-20}

WHO/WHOM: But we, brethren, being taken from you WHEN: Being taken from you for a short time in presence

But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire. {1 Thessalonians 2:17}


WAY: Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us

Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us. {1 Thessalonians 2:18}


WHAT: For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? {1 Thessalonians 2:19}


WHY: For ye are our glory and joy

For ye are our glory and joy. {1 Thessalonians 2:20}


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III) CONDUCT SECTION: {1 THESSALONIANS 2:1-2:20}

BOLDNESS & SUFFERING FOR GOSPEL {1 THESSALONIANS 2:1-3}

WHO: Brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain WHOM: Our


For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: {1 Thessalonians 2:1}


WHY: But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi WHERE: Philippi WHAT: We were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention

But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. {1 Thessalonians 2:2}


WAY: For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile


For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: {1 Thessalonians 2:3}


1 Thessalonians 2:1 "For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:" Vain = no results

TIME: AFTER / BEFORE WHEN: AFTER WE SUFFERED BEFORE

1 Thessalonians 2:2 "But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our /\ God /\ to speak unto you the [ gospel ] of /\ God /\ with much contention." Paul & Silas 1st went to Philippi. They were beating & put in prison. God in a dream told them to go to Macedonia.

WHERE: PHILIPPI

1 Thessalonians 2:3 "For our exhortation <was> (1) not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:"

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LIST: HOW GOD'S SERVANT MINISTERS GOSPEL {1 THESSALONIANS 2:3-13}

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(1) Without deceit, uncleanness, & guile {1 Thessalonians 2:3}

(2) In trust not pleasing men {1 Thessalonians 2:4}

(3) No flattering words nor cloak of covetousness {1 Thessalonians 2:5}

(4) Not for man's glory and not burdensome {1 Thessalonians 2:6}

(5) Gentle, as nurse for her children {1 Thessalonians 2:7}

(6) With desirous of you to impart the gospel and our own souls as you are dear to us {1 Thessalonians 2:8}

(7) Labor night & day no charge to you {1 Thessalonians 2:9}

(8) In holly, justly, & not blameable {1 Thessalonians 2:10}

(9) Exhorted, comforted you as father {1 Thessalonians 2:11}

(10) Thanking God without ceasing as you receive the word God & not as the word of men {1 Thessalonians 2:13}

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USED BY GOD TO PRESENT THE GOSPEL {1 THESSALONIANS 2:4-10}

WHO: We WHAT: But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts

But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. {1 Thessalonians 2:4}


WAY: For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness WHOM: Ye

For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: {1 Thessalonians 2:5}


WHY: Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ

Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. {1 Thessalonians 2:6}


WITH: But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:

But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: {1 Thessalonians 2:7}


WHEREAS: So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear to us

So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us. {1 Thessalonians 2:8}


WHILE: For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God

For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God. {1 Thessalonians 2:9}


WITH: Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe


Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe: {1 Thessalonians 2:10}


WHY: WE WERE ALLOWED OF GOD TO BE PUT IN TRUST WITH THE GOSPEL

1 Thessalonians 2:4 "But as we were allowed of /\ God /\ to be put in trust with the [ gospel ], even so we speak; (2) not as pleasing men, but /\ God /\, which trieth our hearts."

We were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel:

1 Corinthians 4:1-2 "Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. {2} Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful."

1 Timothy 1:11-12 "According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust. {12} And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;"

See my paper: "Imputed/Reckoned/Counted Righteousness of Jesus" TRANSFER OR THE IMPUTED RIGHTEOUSNESS OF JESUS TO THE CHRISTIAN & CHRISTIAN'S SINS TO JESUS. for more information on this subject.

Even so we speak ... not as pleasing men ... but God:

Galatians 1:10-11 "For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. {11} But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man."

1 Thessalonians 2:5 "For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, (3) nor a cloak of covetousness; /\ God /\ <is> witness:"

1 Thessalonians 2:6 "(4) Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor <yet> of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of T Christ T." We meaning both Paul & Silas are apostles.

We might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ: Apostles {Info 1:1}: Paul, Silvanus, & Timotheus {1 Thessalonians 1:1}

1 Corinthians 9:13-14 "Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live <of the things> of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar? {14} Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel."

1 Thessalonians 2:7 "But we were (5) gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:"

WAY: WE IMPARTED GOSPEL BUT ALSO OUR OWN SOULS

1 Thessalonians 2:8 "So being affectionately desirous of you, (6) we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the [ gospel ] of /\ God /\ only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us."

But also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us:

1 John 3:16 "Hereby perceive we the love <of God>, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down <our> lives for the brethren."

1 Thessalonians 2:9 "For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for (7) labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the [ gospel ] of /\ God /\."

1 Thessalonians 2:10 "Ye <are> witnesses, and /\ God /\ <also>, (8) how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:"

GOSPEL PRESENTED AS PARENTS {1 THESSALONIANS 2:11-16}

WHO: Ye WHOM: As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you


As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, {1 Thessalonians 2:11}


WHY: Ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory


That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. {1 Thessalonians 2:12}


WHEN: When ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe


For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. {1 Thessalonians 2:13}


WAY: Brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:


For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews: {1 Thessalonians 2:14}


WHILE: Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men


Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men: {1 Thessalonians 2:15}


WITH: Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost


Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost. {1 Thessalonians 2:16}


1 Thessalonians 2:11 "As ye know how (9) we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father <doth> his children,"

WHAT: YOU WALK WORTHY OF GOD WHO CALLED YOU UNTO HIS KINGDOM AND GLORY

1 Thessalonians 2:12 "That ye would walk worthy of /\ God /\, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory." Walk = live.

Ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom:

Ezekiel 36:27 "And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do <them>."

Romans 8:1 "<There is> therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."

2 Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"

Galatians 5:16 "<This> I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh."

Galatians 5:25 "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit."

Ephesians 2:10 "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."

Ephesians 4:1 "I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,"

Ephesians 5:2 "And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour."

1 Peter 2:21 "For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:"

1 John 1:7 "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin."

1 John 2:6 "He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked."

See my paper: "Walk as Jesus Walked" PRESENTED ARE THE WALKS OF THE CHRISTIAN DISCIPLE. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Kingdom of God & Heaven" JESUS CAME TO ESTABLISH HIS KINGDOM. WHAT IS HIS KINGDOM? HOW CAN IT BE ENTERED? for more information on this subject.

WANT: YOU RECEIVE THE WORD OF GOD WHICH EFFECTUAL WORKS IN BELIEVER

1 Thessalonians 2:13 "For this cause also thank we /\ God /\ without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of /\ God /\ which ye heard of us, (10) ye received <it> not <as> the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of /\ God /\, which effectually worketh also in you that believe." See also 1 Thessalonians 1:5. Without ceasing also 1:3, 5:17, 2 Timothy 1:3 & Romans 1:9.

You received the word of God, you received not as word of men, but God:

Isaiah 55:11 "So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper <in the thing> whereto I sent it."

2 Peter 1:20-21 "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. {21} For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake <as they were> moved by the Holy Ghost."

See my paper: "Salvation Biblical Word Glossary" SALVATION WORD DEFINITIONS ARE SHOWN INCLUDING THEIR HEBREW & GREEK MEANINGS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "My Doctrine Beliefs" ALL KEY THEOLOGICAL AREAS WITH MY PAPERS ON EACH SUBJECT for more information on this subject.


See my paper: "Bible Books & Topics - Subject Cross Index" SHOWS REFERENCES IN BOTH MY BIBLE & TOPIC PAPERS WHERE A TOPIC SUBJECT INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND. for more information on this subject.


See my paper: "God's Word/Bible/Scriptures" HOW GOD REVEALS HIMSELF; WRITTEN AND ORAL; SAFE GUARDS ON HIS WORD. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Bible Study & Interpretation Guideline" PRESENTED IS HOW TO STUDY SCRIPTURE SYSTEMATICALLY. for more information on this subject.


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MISC: JESUS THE WORD OF GOD {JOHN 1:1 – 17:17}

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(1) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God {John 1:1}

(2) And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth {John 1:14}

(3) For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.{John 3:34}

(4) Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. {John 5:24}

(5) And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not. {39} Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. {John 5:38-39}

(6) For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me. {47} But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words? {John 5:46-47}

(7) It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. {John 6:63}

(8) Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. {69} And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God. {John 6:68-69}

(9) As he spake these words, many believed on him. {31} Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; {32} And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. {John 8:30-32}

(10) He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God. {John 8:47}

(11) Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods? {35} If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken; {John 10:34-35}

(12) And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. {48} He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day {John 12:47-48}

(13) He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. {49} For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak. {John 12:48-49}

(14) Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. {11} Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake. {John 14:10-11}

(15) Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. {24} He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me. {John 14:23-24}

(16) Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. {John 15:3}

(17) If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. {John 15:7}

(18) But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause. {John 15:25}

(19) I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. {8} For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. {John 17:6, 8}

(20) I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. {17} Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. {John 17:14, 17}

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MISC:
GOD'S WORD, TEACH, & DOCTRINE {2 TIMOTHY 2:2 – 4:3} {2 PETER 1:20}

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(1) And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. {2 Timothy 2:2}

(2) Paul suffer trouble even in bonds; but the word of God is not bound {2 Timothy 2:9}

(3) Study to show thyself approved unto God a workman not ashamed rightly dividing the word of truth {2 Timothy 2:15}

(4) And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, {2 Timothy 2:24}

(5) But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, {2 Timothy 3:10}

(6) Timothy from youth has known the holy scriptures which is able to make wise unto salvation in Jesus {2 Timothy 3:15}

(7) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: {2 Timothy 3:16}


(8) Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. {2 Timothy 4:2}


(9) For
the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; {2 Timothy 4:3}


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WHILE: YOU HAVE SUFFERED LIKE YOUR OWN COUNTRYMEN

1 Thessalonians 2:14 "For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of /\ God /\ which in Judaea are in T Christ T M Jesus M: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they <have> of the Jews:" See also 1 Thessalonians 1:6 & 3:4.

became followers .. which in Judaea .. ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:

Acts 17:5 "But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people."

See my paper: "Why Do the Righteous Suffer - Book of Job" BOOK OF JOB SHOWS REASONS FOR EVIL PRESENT & CHRISTIANS SUFFERING for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Christians Are Not Under Law, But Jews Can Culturally Keep God's Commandments" COMMANDMENTS WERE GIVEN TO JEWS NOT GENTILES; CHRISTIANS ARE NOT UNDER LAW; BUT JEWISH BELIEVERS MAY CONTINUE KEEPING LAW NOT FOR SALVATION for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Restoration of the Kingdom of God to Israel" ISRAEL IS GODS CALENDAR TO EVENTS. JEWS WILL BE RESTORED & SAVED for more information on this subject.

1 Thessalonians 2:15 "Who both killed the /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not /\ God /\, and are contrary to all men:"

Who killed the Lord Jesus .. their own prophets .. have persecuted us:

Acts 2:23 "Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:"

Acts 7:52 "Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which showed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers:"

See my paper: "Israel & Jewish People in God's Plan" JESUS JEWISHNESS, ISRAEL, JERUSALEM, & JEWS IN GOD'S PLAN; JEWS & GENTILE SALVATION for more information on this subject.

1 Thessalonians 2:16 "Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost."

Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved:

Acts 11:2-3 "And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, {3} Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them."

Acts 13:45-47 "But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming. {46} Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles. {47} For so hath the Lord commanded us, <saying>, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth."

See my paper: "What is a Born-Again & How to Become One" BORN-AGAIN PRINCIPLES ARE PRESENTED. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE JESUS ARE SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

To fill up their sins alway:

See my paper: "Unpardonable Sin" PRESENTED IS THE VARIOUS CASES OF UNFORGIVABLE SINS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Apostasy" PRESENTED IS THE DOCTRINE OF APOSTASY WHICH DISCUSSES PEOPLE LEAVING GOD for more information on this subject.

PAUL”S COMING HINDERED {1 THESSALONIANS 2:17-20}

WHO/WHOM: But we, brethren, being taken from you WHEN: Being taken from you for a short time in presence


But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire. {1 Thessalonians 2:17}


WAY: Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us


Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us. {1 Thessalonians 2:18}


WHAT: For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming


For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? {1 Thessalonians 2:19}


WHY: For ye are our glory and joy


For ye are our glory and joy. {1 Thessalonians 2:20}


1 Thessalonians 2:17 "But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire."

1 Thessalonians 2:18 "Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us."

We would have come unto you ... but Satan hindered us:

Romans 1:13 "Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles."

Romans 15:22 "For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you."

See my paper: "Jewish Bible Teachings on Heaven, Hell & Spirit Beings" OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES SHOW SUBJECTS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Born With Sin/Father Is Devil (Prior to Re-Birth)" PEOPLE ARE BORN IN SIN WITH SATAN AS THEIR SPIRITUAL FATHER for more information on this subject.

1 Thessalonians 2:19 "For what <is> our [ hope ], or joy, or crown of rejoicing? <Are> not even ye in the presence of our /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T at M his M [ coming ]?"

What is our hope, joy, crown of rejoicing .. ye are at Christ coming:

2 Corinthians 1:14 "As also ye have acknowledged us in part, that we are your rejoicing, even as ye also <are> ours in the day of the Lord Jesus."

Philippians 4:1 "Therefore, my brethren, dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the /\ Lord /\, <my> dearly beloved."

See my paper: "Jesus Two Comings As King" GOD IS EARTH'S KING & JESUS IS ISRAEL'S KING IN HIS TWO COMINGS for more information on this subject.

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MISC: CROWNS {JAMES 1:12} {1 THESSALONIANS 2:19}

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(1) CROWN OF REJOICING:

For what <is> our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? <Are> not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming {1 Thessalonians 2:19}

(2) CROWN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS:

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing {2 Timothy 4:8}

(3) CROWN OF LIFE:

Blessed <is> the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him {James 1:12}

(4) CROWN OF GLORY:

And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away {1 Peter 5:4}

(5) CROWN OF LIFE:

Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast <some> of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life {Revelation 2:10}

(6) TAKE THY CROWN:

Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown {Revelation 3:11}

(7) CASTCROWN BEFORE GOD'S THRONE:

The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying {Revelation 4:10}

(8) MANY CROWNS:

His eyes <were> as a flame of fire, and on his head <were> many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself {Revelation 19:12}

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1 Thessalonians 2:20 "For ye are our glory and joy."

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1 THESSALONIANS 3:1-13 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY

PAUL'S CONCERN FOR CHURCH {1 THESSALONIANS 3:1-6}

WHO: We WHERE: Athens

Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; {1 Thessalonians 3:1}

WHILE: Sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith

And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith: {1 Thessalonians 3:2}

WHY: That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto

That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. {1 Thessalonians 3:3}

WHAT: For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know

For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know. {1 Thessalonians 3:4}

WAY: For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain

For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain. {1 Thessalonians 3:5}

WHEREAS: But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you

But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you: {1 Thessalonians 3:6}

PAUL'S PRAYER FOR CHURCH {1 THESSALONIANS 3:7-13}

WHO: Brethren WHOM: We were comforted

Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith: {1 Thessalonians 3:7}

WHILE: For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord

For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord. {1 Thessalonians 3:8}

WANT: For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God

For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God; {1 Thessalonians 3:9}

WHY: Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith

Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith? {1 Thessalonians 3:10}

WAY: Now God himself & our Father & our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you

Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you. {1 Thessalonians 3:11}

WHAT: The Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you

And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: {1 Thessalonians 3:12}

WHEN: To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints

To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints. {1 Thessalonians 3:13}

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IV) CONCERN SECTION: {1 THESSALONIANS 3:1-3:13}PAUL'S CONCERN FOR CHURCH {1 THESSALONIANS 3:1-6}

WHO: We WHERE: Athens

Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; {1 Thessalonians 3:1}

WHILE: Sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith

And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith: {1 Thessalonians 3:2}

WHY: That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto

That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. {1 Thessalonians 3:3}

WHAT: For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know

For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know. {1 Thessalonians 3:4}

WAY: For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain

For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain. {1 Thessalonians 3:5}

WHEREAS: But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you

But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you: {1 Thessalonians 3:6}

PAUL'S CONCERN FOR CHURCH {1 THESSALONIANS 3:1-6}

WHO: We WHERE: Athens

Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; {1 Thessalonians 3:1}

WHILE: Sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith

And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith: {1 Thessalonians 3:2}

WHY: That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto

That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. {1 Thessalonians 3:3}

WHAT: For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know

For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know. {1 Thessalonians 3:4}

WAY: For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain

For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain. {1 Thessalonians 3:5}

WHEREAS: But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you

But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you: {1 Thessalonians 3:6}

WHEN: WE COULD NO LONGER FORBEAR

1 Thessalonians 3:1 "Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;" Paul's/etc concern

WHERE: ATHENS

1 Thessalonians 3:2 "And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of /\ God /\, and our fellowlabourer in the [ gospel ] of T Christ T, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your [ faith ]:"

WHAT: TO ESTABLISH YOU TO COMFORT YOU CONCERNING YOUR FAITH

Timotheus ... minister of God ... fellowlabourer: See note at 1:1

WHY: BE NOT MOVED BY AFFLICTION SINCE YOU KNOW WE ARE APPOINTED TO THEM

1 Thessalonians 3:3 "That no man should be moved by these [ affliction ]: for yourselves know that we are appointed there unto."

No man should be moved by these afflictions .. we are appointed unto:

2 Timothy 3:12 "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution."

2 Thessalonians 1:4-5 "So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure: {5} <Which is> a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:"

2 Thessalonians 1:11 "Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of <this> calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of <his> goodness, and the work of faith with power:"

WHILE: WE SHOULD SUFFER TRIBULATION

1 Thessalonians 3:4 "For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know."

We should suffer tribulation:

Acts 14:22 "Confirming the souls of the disciples, <and> exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God."

1 Thessalonians 3:5 "For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your [ faith ], lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain." Tempter = Satan

1 Thessalonians 3:6 "But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your [ faith ] and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also <to see> you:"

PAUL'S PRAYER FOR CHURCH {1 THESSALONIANS 2:7-13}

WHO: Brethren WHOM: We were comforted

Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith: {1 Thessalonians 3:7}

WHILE: For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord

For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord. {1 Thessalonians 3:8}

WANT: For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God

For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God; {1 Thessalonians 3:9}

WHY: Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith

Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith? {1 Thessalonians 3:10}

WAY: Now God himself & our Father & our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you

Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you. {1 Thessalonians 3:11}

WHAT: The Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you

And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: {1 Thessalonians 3:12}

WHEN: To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints

To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints. {1 Thessalonians 3:13}

[ CONCLUSION ]: THEREFORE

1 Thessalonians 3:7 "[ Therefore ], brethren, we were comforted over you in all our [ affliction ], and distress by your [ faith ]:"

1 Thessalonians 3:8 "For now we live, if ye stand fast in the /\ Lord /\."

If ye stand fast in the Lord:

Hebrews 3:14 "For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;"

1 Thessalonians 3:9 "For what thanks can we render to /\ God /\ again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our /\ God /\;"

1 Thessalonians 3:10 "Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your [ faith ]?"

We might perfect that which is lacking in your faith:

Romans 1:11-12 "For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; {12} That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me."

Ephesians 4:11-12 "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; {12} For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:" Perfect = maturing

Hebrews 2:10 "For it became him, for whom <are> all things, and by whom <are> all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings."

See my paper: "Christian Growth" PRESENTED IS THE STEPS A CHRISTIAN COULD GO THROUGH ONTO PERFECTION. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Sanctify" SANCTIFICATION PROCESS: GOD PREDESTINES THE CHRISTIAN AS SON OF GOD, SANCTIFIES OR SETS HIM APART FOR HIS PURPOSE, BEING MADE HOLY, GOING ON TO THE PERFECTION, MADE IN THE IMAGE OF CHRIST, BECOMES GOD-LIKE, MADE IN THE DIVINE NATURE AS HE MATURES for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Faith" FAITH PROMISES PRESENTED FOR EVERY ASPECT OF THE CHRISTIANS LIFE: SALVATION & HEALING. THE CONDITIONS. for more information on this subject.

1 Thessalonians 3:11 "Now /\ God /\ /\ himself /\ and our /\ Father /\, and our /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T, direct our way unto you."

God Himself & our Father, & our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way: Paul made similar prayers in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 in other of his books.

See my paper: "Just Who Is God" GOD CAN NOT BE DIVIDED. GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Prayer" PRESENTS PRAYER STEPS. THE LORD'S PRAYER AND OTHER NEW TESTAMENT PRAYER EXAMPLES SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

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MISC: PRAYERS IN OTHER NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE BOOKS {1 THESSALONIANS 3:11-13}

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(1) And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, {30} By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. {Acts 4:29-30}

(2) Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: {6} That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. {13} Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. {Romans 15:5-6, 13}

(3) That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: {18} The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, {19} And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, {20} Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, {Ephesians 1:17-20}

(4) That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; {17} That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, {18} May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; {19} And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. {Ephesians 3:16-19}

(5) And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; {10} That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; {11} Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. {Philippians 1:9-11}

(6) For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; {10} That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; {11} Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; {12} Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: {13} Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: {14} In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: {Colossians 1:9-14}

(7) Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you. {12} And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: {13} To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints. {1 Thessalonians 3:11-13}

(8) Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power: {12} That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. {2 Thessalonians 1:11-12}

(9) Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, {21} Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. {Hebrews 13:20-21}

(10) But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. {11} To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. {1 Peter 5:10-11}

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WANT: LORD MAKE YOU TO INCREASE AND ABOUND IN LOVE TOWARD ALL MEN

1 Thessalonians 3:12 "And the /\ Lord /\ make you to increase and abound in [ love ] one toward another, and toward all <men>, even as we <do> toward you:" Towards the perfection of 1 Thessalonians 3:10.

Lord make you to increase and abound in love one towards another: See also 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10

Philippians 1:9 "And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and <in> all judgment;"

WAY: ESTABLISH YOUR HEARTS UNBLAMEABLE IN HOLINESS AT THE COMING OF OUR LORD

1 Thessalonians 3:13 "To the end /\ he /\ may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before /\ God /\, even our /\ Father /\, at the [ coming ] of our /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T with all /\ his /\ saints."

TO INSTRUCT THE CHRISTIAN CONCERNING GODLY LIVING. {3:13, 5:23}

To the end he may establish your hearts unblameable in holiness: See also 1 Thessalonians 5:23.

Romans 16:25 "Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,"

1 Corinthians 1:8 "Who shall also confirm you unto the end, <that ye may be> blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ."

Philippians 1:6 "Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform <it> until the day of Jesus Christ:"

See my paper: "Love" DEFINITION OF LOVE; LOVE IN ACTION IS CHARITY; BIBLE LOVE CHAPTERS; EXAMPLES OF LOVE; LOVE COMMANDS for more information on this subject.

At the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints: See 1 Thessalonians 4:17 for coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians 1:10 When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.”

See my paper: "Multiple Raptures" THE BIBLE SHOWS HOW GOD HAS RAPTURE MANY PEOPLE FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END TIMES for more information on this subject.

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1 THESSALONIANS 4:1-18 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY

GOD'S WALK {1 THESSALONIANS 4:1-7}

WHO:/WHOM: We beseech you, brethren WHAT: Exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more

Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. {1 Thessalonians 4:1}

WITH: For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.

For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus. {1 Thessalonians 4:2}

WHY: This is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:

For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: {1 Thessalonians 4:3}

WITH: That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour

That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; {1 Thessalonians 4:4}

WANT: Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God

Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God: {1 Thessalonians 4:5}

WHILE: That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified

That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified. {1 Thessalonians 4:6}

WAY: For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness

For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. {1 Thessalonians 4:7}

WHEREAS: He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.

He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit. {1 Thessalonians 4:8}

CHRISITIAN DEAL WITH/WITHOUT CHURCH {1 THESSALONIANS 4:8-12}

WHO/WHOM: Ye need not that I write unto you WHAT: For ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another

But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another. {1 Thessalonians 4:9}

WAY: Indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more

And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more; {1 Thessalonians 4:10}

WHILE: That ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; {1 Thessalonians 4:11}

WHY: That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing

That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. {1 Thessalonians 4:12}

CHURCH RAPTURE {1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-17}

WHO/WHOM: I would not have you to be ignorant WHAT: Concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope

But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. {1 Thessalonians 4:13}

WHY: For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him

For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. {1 Thessalonians 4:14}

WAY: For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep

For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. {1 Thessalonians 4:15}

WITH: For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: {1 Thessalonians 4:16}

WITH: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord

Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. {1 Thessalonians 4:17}

WANT: Wherefore comfort one another with these words

Wherefore comfort one another with these words. {1 Thessalonians 4:18}

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V) SANCTIFICATION SECTION: {1 THESSALONIANS 4:1-4:12}

GOD'S WALK {1 THESSALONIANS 4:1-7}

WHO:/WHOM: We beseech you, brethren WHAT: Exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more

Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. {1 Thessalonians 4:1}

WITH: For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.

For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus. {1 Thessalonians 4:2}

WHY: This is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:

For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: {1 Thessalonians 4:3}

WITH: That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour

That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; {1 Thessalonians 4:4}

WANT: Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God

Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God: {1 Thessalonians 4:5}

WHILE: That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified

That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified. {1 Thessalonians 4:6}

WAY: For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness

For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. {1 Thessalonians 4:7}

1 Thessalonians 4:1 "Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort <you> by the /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please /\ God /\, <so> ye would abound more and more." For walk see 1 Thessalonians 2:12.

1 Thessalonians 4:2 "For (1) ye know what commandments we gave you by the /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M."

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LIST: COMMANDMENTS BY LORD JESUS {1 THESSALONIANS 4:2-4:7}

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(1) You know the commandments by the Lord Jesus {1 Thessalonians 4:2}

(2) Your sanctification that you abstain from fornication {1 Thessalonians 4:3}

(3) Everyone know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour {1 Thessalonians 4:4}

(4) Not in lust of concupiscence {1 Thessalonians 4:5}

(5) Do not defraud your brother in any matter {1 Thessalonians 4:6}

(6) For God has not called us unto uncleanness but unto holiness {1 Thessalonians 4:7}

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WHAT: THE WILL OF GOD IS YOUR SANCTIFICATION & YOU ABSTAIN FROM FORNICATION

1 Thessalonians 4:3 "For this is the will of /\ God /\, <even> (2) your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:"

This is the will of God, your sanctification:

The term sanctify means to be set apart, consecrated, dedicated and separated for a special purpose, function or use. A derived (not scriptural) meaning is to be holy and pure. In the Old Testament the word was used with prostitutes as set apart for evil. Sanctified is what a believe is; perfected is what he is to be.

1 Corinthians 1:30 "But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:"

2 Thessalonians 2:13 "But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:"

1 Peter 1:2 "Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied."

See my paper: "Christian Growth" PRESENTED IS THE STEPS A CHRISTIAN COULD GO THROUGH ONTO PERFECTION. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Sanctify" SANCTIFICATION PROCESS: GOD PREDESTINES THE CHRISTIAN AS SON OF GOD, SANCTIFIES OR SETS HIM APART FOR HIS PURPOSE, BEING MADE HOLY, GOING ON TO THE PERFECTION, MADE IN THE IMAGE OF CHRIST, BECOMES GOD-LIKE, MADE IN THE DIVINE NATURE AS HE MATURES for more information on this subject.

Abstain fornication: Fornication includes all kinds of sex related sins. It also includes going after other gods (2 Chronicles 21:11). Fornication is not adultery. Adultery is a fornication.

Matthew 15:19 "For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:" Two separate sins.

Matthew 12:39 "But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:"

1 Corinthians 6:18 "Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body."

Colossians 3:5 "Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:"

WAY: EVERY ONE SHOULD KNOW TO POSSESS HIS VESSEL IN SANCTIFICATION & HONOUR

1 Thessalonians 4:4 "That (3) every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;"

Possess his vessel in sanctification (holy) and honour:

Romans 12:1 "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, <which is> your reasonable service."

1 Thessalonians 4:5 "(4) Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not /\ God /\:" Concupiscence = evil lust drives

1 Thessalonians 4:6 "That (5) no <man> go beyond and defraud his brother in <any> matter: because that the /\ Lord /\ <is> the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified."

No man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter:

Proverbs 22:22-23 "Rob not the poor, because he <is> poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: {23} For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them."

WHY: GOD HATH NOT CALLED US UNTO UNCLEANNESS, BUT UNTO HOLINESS

1 Thessalonians 4:7 "For (6) /\ God /\ hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness."

God hath called us to holiness:

1 Peter 1:15-16 "But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; {16} Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy."

See my paper: "Justification" DEFINITION OF JUSTIFICATION; GOD JUSTIFIES VERSUS MAN'S JUSTIFICATION; JUSTIFIED BY GRACE NOT BY LAW THROUGH JESUS FAITH for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Preservation and Perseverance of the Elect" ELECT HAVE ETERNAL SECURITY BEING KEPT BY GOD UNTO ETERNAL LIFE. for more information on this subject.

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CHRISITIAN DEAL WITH/WITHOUT CHURCH {1 THESSALONIANS 4:8-12}

WHEREAS: He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.

He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit. {1 Thessalonians 4:8}

WHO/WHOM: Ye need not that I write unto you WHAT: For ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another

But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another. {1 Thessalonians 4:9}

WAY: Indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more

And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more; {1 Thessalonians 4:10}

WHILE: That ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; {1 Thessalonians 4:11}

WHY: That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing

That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. {1 Thessalonians 4:12}

[ CONCLUSION ]: THEREFORE

1 Thessalonians 4:8 "He [ therefore ] that despiseth, despiseth not man, but /\ God /\, who hath also given unto us his [ holy Spirit ]." Despiseth (rejects) these commands.

Holy Spirit:

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KEY WORD: SPIRIT {1 THESSALONIANS 4:8-5:23}

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(1) He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit. {1 Thessalonians 4:8}


(2) Quench not the Spirit. {1 Thessalonians 5:19}


(3) And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. {1 Thessalonians 5:23}


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WHILE: YOU ARE TAUGHT OF GOD TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER

1 Thessalonians 4:9 "But as touching brotherly [ faith ] ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of /\ God /\ to [ love ] one another."

Touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you increase:

See my paper: "Love" DEFINITION OF LOVE; LOVE IN ACTION IS CHARITY; BIBLE LOVE CHAPTERS; EXAMPLES OF LOVE; LOVE COMMANDS for more information on this subject.

Matthew 22:37-39 "Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. {38} This is the first and great commandment. {39} And the second <is> like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

WHERE: SHOW LOVE TOWARDS ALL BRETHREN IN ALL OF MACEDONIA

1 Thessalonians 4:10 "And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more;" Increase in love more and more.

Increase more and more:

See my paper: "Christian Growth" PRESENTED IS THE STEPS A CHRISTIAN COULD GO THROUGH ONTO PERFECTION. for more information on this subject.

1 Thessalonians 4:11 "And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business & to work with your own hands as we commanded you

1 Thessalonians 4:12 "That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and <that> ye may have lack of nothing."

Ye may walk honestly toward them that are without:

1 Peter 3:15 "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and <be> ready always to <give> an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:"

GOD'S ORDER OF EVENTS AT RAPTURE, SECOND COMING OF JESUS, LAST DAYS

NEW SUBJECT: SECOND COMING OF JESUS

VI) JESUS SECOND COMING WITH HIS SAINTS: {1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-4:14}

CHURCH RAPTURE {1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18}

WHO/WHOM: I would not have you to be ignorant WHAT: Concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope

But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. {1 Thessalonians 4:13}

WHY: For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him

For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. {1 Thessalonians 4:14}

WAY: For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep

For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. {1 Thessalonians 4:15}

WITH: For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: {1 Thessalonians 4:16}

WITH: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord

Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. {1 Thessalonians 4:17}

WANT: Wherefore comfort one another with these words

Wherefore comfort one another with these words. {1 Thessalonians 4:18}

Jesus will rule with Christians from Jerusalem for 1000 years.

WHY: CONCERNING THEM WHICH ARE ASLEEP SORROW NOT AS OTHERS WITH NO HOPE

1 Thessalonians 4:13 "But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no [ hope ]."

Concerning them that are asleep .. other which have no hope:

See my paper: Daniel's Prophecy of the 70 Weeks” PROPHECIES OF JESUS DEATH, RESURRECTION AND THE FUTURE ANTICHRIST ARE SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: Revelation - overview” REVELATION CHAPTER EVENTS WITH PICTURES – 7 CHURCHES (2, 3); 144,000 (7, 14); 3 SETS OF SEVEN PLAGUES: [SEALS (6, 8); TRUMPETS (8-9, 11); VIALS (16)]; 2 WITNESSES (11); ALL RAPTURES {12); SATAN (12, 13, 17); ANTI-CHRIST (13, 17); FALSE PROPHET (13,17); HARLOT (17) for more information on this subject.

See my paper: Revelation-Key-Elements” REVELATION-KEY-ELEMENTS: QUICKLY HELP EXPLAIN THE BOOK OF REVELATION BY CHAPTERS AND HIGHLIGHTS for more information on this subject.

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MISC: RAPTURE OF DEAD & LIVING CHRISTIANS {1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-4:17}

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(1) Concerning Christians who are a sleep/dead that you sorrow not as with no hope {1 Thessalonians 4:13}

(2) Those who sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him {1 Thessalonians 4:14}

(3) We that are alive as coming of the Lord will not prevent them which are asleep {1 Thessalonians 4:15}

(4) Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout & trump of God, then dead in Christ shall rise first {1 Thessalonians 4:16}

(5) We that are alive shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air and we will ever be with the Lord {1 Thessalonians 4:17}

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Concerning them ... asleep ... ye sorrow not ... others with no hope:

John 11:13 "Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep." Elijah & Moses

1 Corinthians 11:30 "For this cause many <are> weak and sickly among you, and many sleep."

Sleep: Dead physically not spiritually. Alive in holding place.

Matthew 17:3 "And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him." They're awake: Mountain of Transfiguration.

Luke 16:22-24 "And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; {23} And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. {24} And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame." They're awake.

WHAT: THEM WHICH SLEEP IN JESUS WILL GOD BRING WITH HIM

1 Thessalonians 4:14 "For if we believe that T Jesus T died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in T Jesus T will /\ God /\ bring with him."

Jesus died and rose again:

1 Corinthians 15:20-21 "But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. {21} For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead."

See my paper: "Between Jesus' Death & Resurrection What did He Accomplish?" JESUS CONQUERED SATAN, TOOK HIS POWER & LOOSED PARADISE for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Resurrection" JESUS RESURRECTION IS THE CENTER OF OUR FAITH IN THE BIBLE; END TIMES RESURRECTIONS OF THE RIGHTEOUS & WICKED ARE DISCUSSED. for more information on this subject.

God will bring with Him:

Deuteronomy 33:2 "And he said, The LORD came from Sinai, and rose up from Seir unto them; he shined forth from mount Paran, and he came with ten thousands of saints: from his right hand <went> a fiery law for them."

Zechariah 14:5 "And ye shall flee <to> the valley of the mountains; for the valley of the mountains shall reach unto Azal: yea, ye shall flee, like as ye fled from before the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah: and the LORD my God shall come, <and> all the saints with thee."

Matthew 16:27 "For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works." Angels = Holy ones (including saints).

Matthew 25:31 "When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:"

Mark 8:38 "Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." Also see Luke 9:26.

1 Thessalonians 3:13 "To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints."

2 Thessalonians 1:7-8 "And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, {8} In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:"

Jude 1:14 "And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,"

See my paper: Multiple Raptures” THE BIBLE SHOWS HOW GOD HAS RAPTURE MANY PEOPLE FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END TIMES. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: Overcomer” SHOWN IS THE HE, MAN-CHILD, ELECTED (ON FIRED) CHRISTIAN, PRE-TRIBULATION RAPTURE OVERCOMER. for more information on this subject.

VII) JESUS COMING TO RAPTURE HIS SAINTS: {1 THESSALONIANS 4:15-4:18}

FIRST THESSALONIANS THEME: THE RETURN OR SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST (ESCHATOLOGY - THE LAST DAY THINGS).

PURPOSE: TO ASSURE THE CHRISTIAN CONCERNING CHRIST'S RETURN. {1 Thessalonians 4:15-17, 5:9}


1 Thessalonians 4:15 "For this we say unto you by the word of the /\ Lord /\, that we which are alive <and> remain unto the [ coming ] of the /\ Lord /\ shall not prevent them which are asleep."

WHEN: AT THE COMING OF JESUS

Them also which sleep in Jesus ... We which are alive .. coming of Lord shall not prevent them asleep:

1 Corinthians 15:51-52 "Behold, I show you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, {52} In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed."

WAY: DEAD IN CHRIST SHALL RISE 1ST THEN ALIVE SAINTS SHALL BE CAUGHT UP TO JESUS

1 Thessalonians 4:16 "For the /\ Lord /\ /\ himself /\ shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of /\ God /\: and the dead in T Christ T shall rise first:"

Lord himself shall descend from heaven:

Acts 1:11 "Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven."

See my paper: End times events - day of the lord” ESCHATOLOGY. GOD'S PLAN FOR THE LAST 7 YEARS END DAYS, INCLUDING MANY RAPTURES, & JESUS 2ND COMING. for more information on this subject.

With a shout .. voice of archangel .. trump of God:

Only named Archangel is Michael (Daniel 10:13, Jude 9).

Revelation 4:1 "After this I looked, and, behold, a door <was> opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard <was> as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will show thee things which must be hereafter."

1 Thessalonians 4:17 "Then we which are alive <and> remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the /\ Lord /\ in the air: and so shall we ever be with the /\ Lord /\."

Dead in Christ shall rise first .. we that are alive be caught up in clouds, to meet the Lord in the air:

2 Thessalonians 2:1 "Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and <by> our gathering together unto him," Gathering = rapture of the Church.

Matthew 24:30-31 "And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. {31} And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other."

Mark 13:27 "And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven."

We ever be with the Lord:

Daniel 12:1 "And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation <even> to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book."

Isaiah 26:19-21 "Thy dead <men> shall live, <together with> my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew <is as> the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead. {20} Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast. {21} For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain."

Matthew 25:10 "And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut." See Entire Parable of Ten Virgins: Matthew 25:1-13.

Revelation 4:1 "After this I looked, and, behold, a door <was> opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard <was> as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will show thee things which must be hereafter."

Psalms 50:3-5 "Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him. {4} He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people. {5} Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice."

1 Corinthians 15:51-52 "Behold, I show you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, {52} In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed." 1 Thessalonians 4 as well as this verse states saints go 1st. This passage coupled with Matthew 13:30 & 24:40-41/Luke 17:30-36 are in conflict if saints don't go up in a pre/mid-rapture

Matthew 13:30 "Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn." The unbeliever taken first.

Matthew 24:40-41 "Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. {41} Two <women shall be> grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left."

Luke 17:30-36 "Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed. {31} In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back. {32} Remember Lot's wife. {33} Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it. {34} I tell you, in that night there shall be two <men> in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left. {35} Two <women> shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left. {36} Two <men> shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left." See Luke 17:20-37.

1 Thessalonians 4:18 "Wherefore comfort one another with these words."

Comfort one another with these words: If we have to go through the tribulation, how comfortable could we be? God's wrath is not for the Christian. See 1 Thessalonians 1:10 and 5:9 for that promise.

Titus 2:13 "Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;"

Hebrews 9:28 "So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation."

Revelation 3:10 "Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth."

Revelation 21:3-4 "And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God <is> with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, <and be> their God. {4} And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."

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1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-28 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY

BE PREPARED FOR THE DAY OF THE LORD {1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-8}

WHO/WHOM: Brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you WHEN: But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you

But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. {1 Thessalonians 5:1}

WITH: For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night

For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. {1 Thessalonians 5:2}

WHY: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape

For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. {1 Thessalonians 5:3}

WAY: Ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief

But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. {1 Thessalonians 5:4}

WITH: Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness

Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. {1 Thessalonians 5:5}

WHEREAS: Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober

Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. {1 Thessalonians 5:6}

WHILE: For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.

For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night. {1 Thessalonians 5:7}

WHAT: But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation

But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. {1 Thessalonians 5:8}

CHRISTIAN IN LIGHT OF JESUS 2ND COMING {1 THESSALONIANS 5:9-15}

WHO: Us WHAT: For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ

For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, {1 Thessalonians 5:9}

WHY: Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him

Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. {1 Thessalonians 5:10}

WHILE: Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do

Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. {1 Thessalonians 5:11}

WAY: We beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you

And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; {1 Thessalonians 5:12}

WITH: To esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves

And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. {1 Thessalonians 5:13}

WHERAS: Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. {1 Thessalonians 5:14}

WANT: See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men

See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. {1 Thessalonians 5:15}

CHRISTIAN CHARACTERISTIC {1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-24}

WHILE: Rejoice evermore.

Rejoice evermore. {1 Thessalonians 5:16}

WITH: Pray without ceasing.

Pray without ceasing. {1 Thessalonians 5:17}

WHAT: In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. {1 Thessalonians 5:18}

WANT: Quench not the Spirit

Quench not the Spirit. {1 Thessalonians 5:19}

WITH: Despise not prophesyings.

Despise not prophesyings. {1 Thessalonians 5:20}

WHY: Prove all things; hold fast that which is good

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. {1 Thessalonians 5:21}

WANT: Abstain from all appearance of evil

Abstain from all appearance of evil. {1 Thessalonians 5:22}

WHO/WHOM: Sanctify you wholly; and I pray God WAY: The very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. {1 Thessalonians 5:23}

WHEREAS: Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. {1 Thessalonians 5:24}

CONCLUSION & BENEDICTION {1 THESSALONIANS 5:25-28}

WHO/WHOM: Brethren, pray for us

Brethren, pray for us. {1 Thessalonians 5:25}

WHY: Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss

Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss. {1 Thessalonians 5:26}

WHAT/WAY: I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren

I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren. {1 Thessalonians 5:27}

WHILE: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. {1 Thessalonians 5:28}

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VIII) DAY OF THE LORD: {1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-5:11}

BE PREPARED FOR THE DAY OF THE LORD {1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-8}

WHO/WHOM: Brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you WHEN: But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you

But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. {1 Thessalonians 5:1}

WITH: For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night

For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. {1 Thessalonians 5:2}

WHY: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape

For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. {1 Thessalonians 5:3}

WAY: Ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief

But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. {1 Thessalonians 5:4}

WITH: Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness

Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. {1 Thessalonians 5:5}

WHEREAS: Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober

Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. {1 Thessalonians 5:6}

WHILE: For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.

For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night. {1 Thessalonians 5:7}

WHAT: But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation

But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. {1 Thessalonians 5:8}

WHEN: TIMES AND THE SEASONS OF THE DAY OF LORD NO NEED THAT I WRITE TO YOU

1 Thessalonians 5:1 "But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you."

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MISC: DAY OF THE LORD {1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-5:9}

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(1) Times and seasons you have no need that I write you {1 Thessalonians 5:1}

(2) You know perfectly that the day of the Lord will come as thief in the night {1 Thessalonians 5:2}

(3) When they say peace & safety then sudden destruction will come on them like child birth {1 Thessalonians 5:3}

(4) You are not darkness that the day should overtake you as a thief {1 Thessalonians 5:4}

(5) Be sober, put on breastplate of faith & love with helmet of the hope of salvation {1 Thessalonians 5:8}

(6) For God has not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ {1 Thessalonians 5:9}

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Times & seasons ... no need I write ... day of Lord comes as thief:

Matthew 24:36 "But of that day and hour knoweth no <man>, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only."

Mark 13:30-32 "Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done. {31} Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. {32} But of that day and <that> hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father."

Acts 1:7 "And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power."

1 Thessalonians 5:2 "For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the /\ Lord /\ so cometh as a thief in the night."

Day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night: It refers to a day against Israel's enemies. In the future it refers to the end days of history with God's divine judgment and restoration. God triumph over evil and blessings to His people.

Jeremiah 30:7 "Alas! for that day <is> great, so that none <is> like it: it <is> even the time of Jacob's trouble; but he shall be saved out of it."

2 Peter 3:10 "But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up."

WHILE: WHEN THEY SAY PEACE AND SAFETY THEN SUDDEN DESTRUCTION COMES

1 Thessalonians 5:3 "For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape."

They shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh:

2 Thessalonians 1:9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory.."

Psalms 73:18-19 "Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction. {19} How are they <brought> into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors."

See my paper: Judgments of Believer & Unbeliever“ PRESENTED ARE SEVERAL JUDGMENTS FOR THE SAVED AND UN-SAVED. for more information on this subject.

WHAT: YOU ARE NOT IN DARKNESS SO THAT DAY SHOULD NOT OVERTAKE YOU

1 Thessalonians 5:4 "But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief." See 5:1 above. However, the Christian is not in darkness = unknowing. He is ready & working.

1 Thessalonians 5:5 "Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness."

[ CONCLUSION ]: THEREFORE

1 Thessalonians 5:6 "[ Therefore ] let us not sleep, as <do> others; but let us watch and be sober." Sleep morally not physically or dead

1 Thessalonians 5:7 "For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night."

WAY: BE SOBER PUTTING ON BREASTPLATE OF FAITH AND HELMET OF HOPE OF SALVATION

1 Thessalonians 5:8 "But let us, who are of the day, be sober, (1) putting on the breastplate of [ faith ] and [ love ]; and for (2) an helmet, the [ hope ] of salvation." For faith, hope & love in one verse see 1:3

Putting on breastplate of faith & love .. helmet of hope of salvation:

See my paper: "Prayer" PRESENTS PRAYER STEPS. THE LORD'S PRAYER AND OTHER NEW TESTAMENT PRAYER EXAMPLES SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

Ephesians 6:10-18 "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. {11} Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. {12} For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high <places>. {13} Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. {14} Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; {15} And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; {16} Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. {17} And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: {18} Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;"

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LIST: ARMOR {1 THESSALONIANS 5:8}

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(1) Breastplate of faith and love

(2) Helmet of the hope of salvation

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CHRISTIAN IN LIGHT OF JESUS 2ND COMING {1 THESSALONIANS 5:9-15}

WHO: Us WHAT: For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ

For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, {1 Thessalonians 5:9}

WHY: Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him

Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. {1 Thessalonians 5:10}

WHILE: Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do

Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. {1 Thessalonians 5:11}

WAY: We beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you

And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; {1 Thessalonians 5:12}

WITH: To esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves

And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. {1 Thessalonians 5:13}

WHERAS: Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. {1 Thessalonians 5:14}

WANT: See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men

See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. {1 Thessalonians 5:15}

WHY: GOD HATH NOT APPOINTED US TO WRATH, BUT TO OBTAIN SALVATION BY JESUS

1 Thessalonians 5:9 "For /\ God /\ hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T," See also 1:10.

PURPOSE: TO ASSURE THE CHRISTIAN CONCERNING CHRIST'S RETURN. {1 Thessalonians 4:15-17, 5:9}


God hath not appointed us to wrath, but obtain salvation by Jesus:

Jeremiah 30:7 "Alas! for that day <is> great, so that none <is> like it: it <is> even the time of Jacob's trouble; but he shall be saved out of it."

Luke 21:36 "Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man."

Revelation 3:10 "Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth."

Revelation 7:3 "Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads."

See my paper: "Salvation Biblical Word Glossary" SALVATION WORD DEFINITIONS ARE SHOWN INCLUDING THEIR HEBREW & GREEK MEANINGS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "My Doctrine Beliefs" ALL KEY THEOLOGICAL AREAS WITH MY PAPERS ON EACH SUBJECT for more information on this subject.


See my paper: "Bible Books & Topics - Subject Cross Index" SHOWS REFERENCES IN BOTH MY BIBLE & TOPIC PAPERS WHERE A TOPIC SUBJECT INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND. for more information on this subject.


1 Thessalonians 5:10 "Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him." Wake/sleep = living/dead.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 "Wherefore (1) comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do."

See my paper: "End Times Events - Day of the Lord" ESCHATOLOGY. GOD'S PLAN FOR THE LAST 7 YEARS END DAYS, INCLUDING MANY RAPTURES, & JESUS 2ND COMING for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Outline" END TIMES EVENTS - DAY OF THE LORD for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Multiple Raptures" THE BIBLE SHOWS HOW GOD HAS RAPTURE MANY PEOPLE FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END TIMES for more information on this subject.

LIST: DO LIST TO OTHERS {1 THESSALONIANS 5:11-15}

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(1) Comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do {1 Thessalonians 5:11}

(2) Know them which labor among you and are over you and admonish you {1 Thessalonians 5:12}

(3) Esteem them very highly in faith for their work's sake and be at peace among you {1 Thessalonians 5:13}

4) We exhort you to warn the unruly, comfort feebleminded, supporting weak be patient to all men {1 Thessalonians 5:14}

(5) Render no evil for evil, but follow good to all men {1 Thessalonians 5:15}

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NEW SUBJECT: REJOICE, PRAY, GIVE THANKS TO GOD, HOLD FAST, & ABSTAIN FROM EVIL

IX) DUTY SECTION: {1 THESSALONIANS 5:12-5:28}

1 Thessalonians 5:12 "And we beseech you, brethren, to (2) know them which labour among you, and are over you in the /\ Lord /\, and admonish you;"

WAY: TO ESTEEM HIGHLY TO THOSE THAT LABOR AMONG YOU IN THE LORD

1 Thessalonians 5:13 "And to (3) esteem them very highly in [ faith ] for their work's sake. <And> be at peace among yourselves."

Know them which labor among you .. esteem them very highly in love:

1 Timothy 5:17 "Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine."

1 Thessalonians 5:14 "Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, (4) comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all <men>."

WHILE: NONE RENDER EVIL, BUT FOLLOW GOOD TO ALL MEN

1 Thessalonians 5:15 "See that (5) none render evil for evil unto any <man>; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all <men>."

None render evil for evil:

1 Peter 2:22-23 "Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: {23} Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed <himself> to him that judgeth righteously:"

1 Peter 3:9 "Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing."

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LIST: FINAL DO LIST {1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-5:27}

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(1) Rejoice evermore {1 Thessalonians 5:16}

(2) Pray without ceasing {1 Thessalonians 5:17}

(3) In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ corcerning you {1 Thessalonians 5:18}

(4) Quench not the Holy Spirit {1 Thessalonians 5:19}

(5) Despise not prophesyings {1 Thessalonians 5:20}

(6) Prove all things; hold fast that which is good {1 Thessalonians 5:21}

(7) Abstain from all appearance of evil {1 Thessalonians 5:22}

(8) God of peace sanctify you wholly as I pray your whole spirit, soul, & body be preserved blameless unto the coming of Jesus {1 Thessalonians 5:23}

(9) Pray for us {1 Thessalonians 5:25}

(10) Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss {1 Thessalonians 5:26}

(11) Read the Bible {1 Thessalonians 5:27}

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CHRISTIAN CHARACTERISTIC {1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-24}

WHILE: Rejoice evermore.

Rejoice evermore. {1 Thessalonians 5:16}

WITH: Pray without ceasing.

Pray without ceasing. {1 Thessalonians 5:17}

WHAT: In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. {1 Thessalonians 5:18}

WANT: Quench not the Spirit

Quench not the Spirit. {1 Thessalonians 5:19}

WITH: Despise not prophesyings.

Despise not prophesyings. {1 Thessalonians 5:20}

WHY: Prove all things; hold fast that which is good

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. {1 Thessalonians 5:21}

WANT: Abstain from all appearance of evil

Abstain from all appearance of evil. {1 Thessalonians 5:22}

WHO/WHOM: Sanctify you wholly; and I pray God WAY: The very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. {1 Thessalonians 5:23}

WHEREAS: Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. {1 Thessalonians 5:24}

1 Thessalonians 5:16 " (1) Rejoice evermore."

Rejoice ever more:

Philippians 4:4 "Rejoice in the Lord alway: <and> again I say, Rejoice."

1 Thessalonians 5:17 (2) Pray without ceasing."

Pray without ceasing: See prayer notes of 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13. Christian's true existence

Romans 12:12 "Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;"

Colossians 4:2 "Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;"

WHAT: IN ALL THINGS GIVE THANKS FOR WILL OF GOD IN CHRIST CONCERNING YOU

1 Thessalonians 5:18 "(3) In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of /\ God /\ in T Christ T M Jesus M concerning you."

PURPOSES: TO ENCOURAGE THE CHRISTIAN GOING THROUGH TRIALS.

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ:

Ephesians 5:20 "Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;"

Philippians 4:6 "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God."

Colossians 3:17 "And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, <do> all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him."

See my paper: "Man's Greatest Need - Relationship With God" ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT GOD CHARACTERISTICS & MAN'S PURPOSES. for more information on this subject.

1 Thessalonians 5:19 "(4) Quench not the [ Spirit ]."

Quench not the Spirit:

1 Timothy 4:14 "Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery."

2 Timothy 1:6 "Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands."

See my paper: "God the Holy Spirit / Ghost Scriptures & Notes" SCRIPTURES & NOTES THAT SHOW THE HOLY SPIRIT IS GOD & A MANIFESTATION OF THE TRIUNITY GODHEAD for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Is the Baptism of Holy Spirit with the Evidence of Tongues of God or the Devil?" THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN SCRIPTURE INCLUDES TONGUES WHICH ARE FOREIGN LANGUAGES TO COMMUNICATE WITH GOD IN PRAYER for more information on this subject.

1 Thessalonians 5:20 "(5) Despise not prophesyings."

Despise not prophesying:

Numbers 11:29 "And Moses said unto him, Enviest thou for my sake? would God that all the LORD'S people were prophets, <and> that the LORD would put his spirit upon them!"

1 Corinthians 12:28 "And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues."

See my paper: "Holy Spirit Baptism" HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM BENEFITS ARE SHOWN. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM ARE SHOWN for more information on this subject.

1 Thessalonians 5:21 "(6) Prove all things; hold fast that which is good."

Prove all things ... hold fast that which is good:

Acts 17:11 "These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so."

2 Timothy 3:16 "All scripture <is> given by inspiration of God, and <is> profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:"

1 Thessalonians 5:22 "(7) Abstain from all appearance of evil."

Abstain from all appearance of evil:

Romans 12:17 "Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men."

Recompense to no man evil for evil:

Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things <are> honest, whatsoever things <are> just, whatsoever things <are> pure, whatsoever things <are> lovely, whatsoever things <are> of good report; if <there be> any virtue, and if <there be> any praise, think on these things."

WAY: GOD SANCTIFY ALL OF YOU & PRESERVED YOU BLAMELESS TO JESUS COMING

1 Thessalonians 5:23 "And the very /\ God /\ of peace sanctify you wholly; and <I pray /\ God /\> (8) your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the [ coming ] of our /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T."

PURPOSE: TO INSTRUCT THE CHRISTIAN CONCERNING GODLY LIVING. {3:13, 5:23}

God sanctify you wholly: Set you apart for His purpose.

John 17:16-19 "They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. {17} Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. {18} As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. {19} And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth."

See my paper: "Body, Soul & Spirit" MAN IS 2 PARTS, SOUL = SPIRIT & BODY ANIMALS HAVE SPIRITS & SOULS ALSO for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "The Purpose of Jesus Coming (Eight "W's")" SALVATION PRESENTATION WITH "W'S" TWIST. for more information on this subject.

Your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless:

3 John 1:2 "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth."

Jude 1:1 "Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, <and> called:"

1 Corinthians 1:8 "Who shall also confirm you unto the end, <that ye may be> blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ."

See my paper: "Preservation and Perseverance of the Elect" ELECT HAVE ETERNAL SECURITY BEING KEPT BY GOD UNTO ETERNAL LIFE. for more information on this subject.

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MISC: SAINTS PERSEVERANCE AND PERSISTENCE WITH ETERNAL REWARD {2 TIMOTHY 4:8} {1 THESSALONIANS 5:23}

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KEEP THE WORD:

I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. {7} Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee. {8} For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me. {John 17:6-8}

WITH BOLDNESS SPEAK THE WORD OF GOD:

And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, {30} By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus. {31} And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. {32} And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. {33} And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. {Acts 4:29-33}

MAKE NOT PROVISION FOR THE FLESH:

And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. {12} The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. {13} Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. {14} But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof" {Romans 13:11-14}

RUN THE RACE: Deny and discipline yourselves for heavenly prize

Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. {24} And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they <do it> to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. {25} I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: {26} But I keep under my body, and bring <it> into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. {1 Corinthians 9:24-27}

ALL THINGS FOR SAINTS: Looking for eternal unseen things

For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. {16} For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. {17} For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; {18} While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. {2 Corinthians 4:15-18}

DO GOOD TOWARDS OTHERS: Sow and reap for good spiritual life

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. {Matthew 7:12}

And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. {Luke 6:31}

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. {8} For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. {9} And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. {10} As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. {Galatians 6:7-10}

FIGHT THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: Standing against Satan for all perseverance and supplication for all the saints

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. {11} Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. {12} For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.{13} Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. {14} Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; {15} And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; {16} Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. {17} And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: {18} Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; {Ephesians 6:10-18}

PRESS FOWARDS: Towards the prize of high calling of God in Christ Jesus

Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. {13} Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, {14} I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. {Philippians 3:12-14}

BE NOT MOVED: Fulfill Word of God of mystery manifested to the saints

If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister; {24} Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church: {25} Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God; {26} Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: {Colossians 1:23-26}

LIVE IN FAITH AND LOVE WITH HOPE OF SALVATION:

But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. {9} For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, {10} Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. {11} Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. {1 Thessalonians 5:8-11}

GROW IN FAITH:

We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth; {4} So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure: {5} Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer: {2 Thessalonians 1:3-5}

FIGHT THE GOOD FAITH FIGHT:

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. {13} I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; {14} That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: {15} Which in his times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; {1 Timothy 6:12-15}

ENDURE FIGHT: For others to obtain the salvation in Christ Jesus with eternal glory

Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. {4} No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. {5} And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. {6} The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits. {7} Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. {8}Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel: {9} Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. {10} Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. {2 Timothy 2:3-10}

BE RENEWED IN THE HOLY GHOST:

But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, {5} Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; {6} Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; {7} That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. {Titus 3:4-7}

LOVE AND FAITH TOWARDS GOD AND SAINTS:

I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, {5} Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; {6} That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. {7} For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother. {Philemon 1:4-7}

RUN WITH PATIENCE:

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, {2} Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. {3} For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. {4} Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. {Hebrews 12:1-4}

ESTABLISH YOUR HEART:

Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. {9} Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door. {10} Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience. {11} Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy. {James 5:8-11}

SPEAK AS ORACLES OF GOD:

If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. {12} Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: {13} But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. {14} If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. {1 Peter 4:11-14}

PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE:

Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. {5} And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; {6} And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; {7} And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. {8} For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. {2 Peter 1:4-8}

LOVE NOT THE WORLD:

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. {16} For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. {17} And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. {1 John 2:15-17}

LOVE ONE ANOTHER:

I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father. {5} And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another. {6} And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it. {7} For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. {2 John 1:4}

WALK IN TRUTH:

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. {5} Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; {6} Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: {7} Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. {3 John 1:4-7}

BUILD UP YOURSELVES:

But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, {21} Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. {22} And of some have compassion, making a difference: {23} And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh. {24} Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, {Jude 1:20-24}

HOLD FAST:

Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. {11} Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. {12} Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name. {Revelation 3:10-12}

RESULTS:

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. {7} I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: {8} Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. {2 Timothy 4:6-8}

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WHY: FAITHFUL IS HE THAT CALLED YOU WHO WILL DO IT

1 Thessalonians 5:24 "Faithful <is> he that calleth you, who also will do <it>."

Faithful is he that called you and will do it:

Isaiah 45:3-4 "And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call <thee> by thy name, <am> the God of Israel. {4} For Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me."

Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to <his> purpose."

Philippians 1:6 "Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform <it> until the day of Jesus Christ:"

2 Peter 1:10 "Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:"

CONCLUSION & BENEDICTION {1 THESSALONIANS 5:25-28}

WHO/WHOM: Brethren, pray for us

Brethren, pray for us. {1 Thessalonians 5:25}

WHY: Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss

Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss. {1 Thessalonians 5:26}

WHAT/WAY: I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren

I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren. {1 Thessalonians 5:27}

WHILE: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. {1 Thessalonians 5:28}

1 Thessalonians 5:25 "Brethren, (9) pray for us."

1 Thessalonians 5:26 "(10) Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss."

Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss:

Romans 16:16 "Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you."

1 Corinthians 16:20 "All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss."

1 Peter 5:14 "Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace <be> with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen."

1 Thessalonians 5:27 "I charge you by the /\ Lord /\ that (11) this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren." Epistle = letter

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1 Thessalonians 5:28 "The grace of our /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T <be> with you. Amen."


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