Category: 1 Thessalonians 2
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Imitators of God
1 Thessalonians 2:14 “For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea.” One of the most incredible effects of the gospel of Jesus Christ is how it touches hearts in a uniform way wherever it does its work. In the verse above, the apostle Paul tells the Thessalonian believers,…
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Giving that Multiplies
1 Thessalonians 2:8 “we were ready to share with you . . . the gospel of God” In the verse above, the apostle Paul talks about his readinessto share the gospel with the believers of Thessalonica. The Greek word that he used and which is translated “share” is an interesting one. It carries with it…
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Avoiding Wolves
1 Thessalonians 2:5 “For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness” How do you know if your pastor or the Christian teachers you listen to are legitimate? In other words, how do you know if you are being influenced by a false teacher? There are…
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A Fruitful Life
1 Thessalonians 2:1-2 “For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict.” Jesus likened His followers to branches on a vine in…
To Encourage You 