1 Thess 5:16-22 The Way of Happiness CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO If you want true happiness as a Christian then the thing to do is to follow these simple instructions given by Paul. Rejoice Evermore – v.16 – 1 Pet 1:8-9 through loving and believing Jesus – Jn 15:8-11 through bearing...
1Thess. 5:12-15 Our Responsibilities Toward Others CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Thes 5:12-15, Paul lists eight responsibilities of saved church members in this text. Remember that he is writing to a local church, v.1:1, so these instructions are directed to saints in a local church. Realistically, a saved person...
1 Thes 5:4-11 The Children of the Day CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Children of the day are children of light, v.5, because God our Father is light, 1 Jn 1:5-6, because Jesus our brother is light, Jn 12:46, Jn 8:12, and because the word of God by which we were born...
1 Thes 5:1-4 Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This passage is about the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. He describes himself as a thief in the night. When you think about a thief going through your office or going to your house at...
The Rapture CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Thes 4:13-18 the doctrine of the Rapture is very helpful for you as a Christian. It: Gives you hope during your time of grief – v.13 – Paul wanted to make sure that we were not ignorant of this truth – people who...
1 Thes 4:1-12 Christian Walk CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The old question is, “Does your walk match your talk?” And the old saying is, “Your walk talks more than your talk talks!” This passage addresses your walk and sets some parameters for a good walk. In essence, if the Lord is...
1 Thes 3:1-13 The Difference Between A Minister & A Soul Winner CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Thes 3:1-13 , this lesson could be called “The difference between a Minister and a Soul Winner.” A minister takes a far more personal interest in the souls with whom he deals than...
1 Thes 2:19-20 Christian Converts CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The average price of a ticket to the Super Bowl resold on the internet is $3,400. Do you know why a person would pay that kind of money for a ticket? The answer is simple. He pays that much because that’s what...
Enemies of the Gospel CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Thes 2:14-19, Paul commended the Thessalonians because they were suffering in their country the same way the saints were suffering in Judea [v.14]. The suffering resulted from the reproach that saints endure from the enemies of the cross [2 Thes 1:3-6;...
1 Thes 2:7-12 Paul’s Principles of the Ministry CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the ministry, Paul had some principles that governed his conduct. These were his personal rules of conduct, which ministers today would do well to emulate. As a result of his ministry principles, Paul was: Gentle – v.7 – as...
