Insights on 1 Thessalonians: Living Blameless and Godly
Explore the teachings of 1 Thessalonians, focusing on living blameless before the Lord. Delve into key verses, repeated words, and the background of this canonical letter written by Paul during his second missionary journey. Discover the importance of faith, hope, and love in a godly ministry, emphasizing purity, patience, and purpose in Godly living.
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Blameless at the coming of our Lord 1 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians Introduction Godly Ministry Its Purity Its Patience Its Passion Its Purpose Godly Living Sanctified in Life Sanctified in Death Sanctified in Hope Sanctified in Joy Sanctified in Peace Chapter 1 Chapters 2 & 3 3/8 Teaching Training 2:1-12 2:13-20 3:1-10 3:11-13 4/5 5/3 Chapters 4 & 5 4:1-12 4:13-18 7/5 5:1-11 5:12-22 5:23-28 10/11
Key Verse (and) may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another, and for all men, just as we also for you; so that He may establish your hearts unblamable in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13
Watch for Key (repeated) words Brethren [adelphos] (20x) Your faith (4x in chapter 3) You yourselves know [oida] Beyond, overflow Triads Faith, Hope, Love (1:3; 5:8) Work, Labor, Steadfastness (1:3) Exhorting, Encouraging, Imploring (2:11) First Person Singular in 3:5 Labor, Hardship, Work, Burden (2:10)
Background Written around 51 AD, Paul s second canonized letter Second missionary journey Thessalonica is the second church in Europe (Macedonia of Greece) Jews of Thessalonica form a mob, drag host Jason before authorities Brethren of Thessalonica hurry Paul, Silas (aka Silvanus), and Timothy to Berea Jews of Thessalonica follow to Berea to cause trouble there Paul continues on to Athens Silas and Timothy remain in Berea and slip back to Thessalonica Paul continues from Athens to Corinth to spend a lengthy time there Silas and Timothy rejoin Paul in Corinth with good news of Thessalonian church Paul writes 1 Thessalonians while in Corinth because of this good news Paul writes 2 Thessalonians very shortly after to clarify the Day of the Lord Acts 17:1-15; 18:1-5
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1 Thessalonians Introduction Godly Ministry Its Purity Its Patience Its Passion Its Purpose Godly Living Sanctified in Life Sanctified in Death Sanctified in Hope Sanctified in Joy Sanctified in Peace Chapter 1 Chapters 2 & 3 3/8 Teaching Training 2:1-12 2:13-20 3:1-10 3:11-13 4/5 5/3 Chapters 4 & 5 4:1-12 4:13-18 7/5 5:1-11 5:12-22 5:23-28 10/11
Chapter 1 Introduction My Christian life should 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 imitate the Lord as seen in His ministers Work Labor Steadfastness of Faith of Love of Hope reflect a gospel not of word only, but of power in the Holy Spirit encourage others in their Christian Life anticipate the coming of God s Son from heaven
Chapter 2 Godly Ministry A Godly Ministry is (First) Pure Not of error, impurity, deceit, flattery, greed, or glory Gentle, fondness, upright, encouraging 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 2:1-12 A Godly Ministry is Patient Received the Word of God Became imitators (disciples) Became examples to other christians Kept unto the Day of Christ 2:13-20
1 Thessalonians Introduction Godly Ministry Its Purity Its Patience Its Passion Its Purpose Godly Living Sanctified in Life Sanctified in Death Sanctified in Hope Sanctified in Joy Sanctified in Peace Chapter 1 Chapters 2 & 3 3/8 Teaching Training 2:1-12 2:13-20 3:1-10 3:11-13 4/5 5/3 Chapters 4 & 5 4:1-12 4:13-18 7/5 5:1-11 5:12-22 5:23-28 10/11
Godly Ministry Its Passion 1. Therefore when we could endure it no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone; 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10 2. and we sent Timothy, our brother and God s fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you as to your faith, 3. so that no man may be disturbed by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we have been destined for this. 4. For indeed when we were with you, we kept telling you in advance that we were going to suffer affliction; and so it came to pass, as you know. 5. For this reason, when I could endure it no longer, I also sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter might have tempted you, and our labor should be in vain.
Godly Ministry Its Passion 6. But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and has brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always think kindly of us, longing to see us just as we also long to see you, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10 7. for this reason, brethren, in all our distress and affliction we were comforted about you through your faith; 8. for now we really live, if you stand firm in the Lord. 9. For what thanks can we render to God for you in return for all the joy with which we rejoice before our God on your account, 10. as we night and day keep praying most earnestly that we may see your face, and may complete what is lacking in your faith?
Godly Ministry Its Purpose 11. Now may our God and Father Himself and Jesus our Lord direct our way to you; 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 12. and may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another, and for all men, just as we also do for you, 13. so that He may establish your hearts unblamable in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints.
1 Thessalonians Introduction Godly Ministry Its Purity Its Patience Its Passion Its Purpose Godly Living Sanctified in Life Sanctified in Death Sanctified in Hope Sanctified in Joy Sanctified in Peace Chapter 1 Chapters 2 & 3 3/8 Teaching Training 2:1-12 2:13-20 3:1-10 3:11-13 4/5 5/3 Chapters 4 & 5 4:1-12 4:13-18 7/5 5:1-11 5:12-22 5:23-28 10/11
Godly Ministry Its Passion 1. Therefore when we could endure it no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone; 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10 2. and we sent Timothy, our brother and God s fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you as to your faith, 3. so that no man may be disturbed by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we have been destined for this. 4. For indeed when we were with you, we kept telling you in advance that we were going to suffer affliction; and so it came to pass, as you know. 5. For this reason, when I could endure it no longer, I also sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter might have tempted you, and our labor should be in vain.
Godly Ministry Its Passion 1. Therefore when we could endure it no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone; 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10 2. and we sent Timothy, our brother and God s fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you as to your faith, 3. so that no man may be disturbed by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we have been destined for this. 4. For indeed when we were with you, we kept telling you in advance that we were going to suffer affliction; and so it came to pass, as you know. 5. For this reason, when I could endure it no longer, I also sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter might have tempted you, and our labor should be in vain.
Godly Ministry Its Passion 1. Therefore when we could endure it no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone; 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10 2. and we sent Timothy, our brother and God s fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you as to your faith, 3. so that no man may be disturbed by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we have been destined for this. 4. For indeed when we were with you, we kept telling you in advance that we were going to suffer affliction; and so it came to pass, as you know. 5. For this reason, when I could endure it no longer, I also sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter might have tempted you, and our labor should be in vain.
Godly Ministry Its Passion 1. Therefore when we could endure it no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone; 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10 2. and we sent Timothy, our brother and God s fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you as to your faith, 3. so that no man may be disturbed by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we have been destined for this. 4. For indeed when we were with you, we kept telling you in advance that we were going to suffer affliction; and so it came to pass, as you know. 5. For this reason, when I could endure it no longer, I also sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter might have tempted you, and our labor should be in vain.
Godly Ministry Its Passion 1. Therefore when we could endure it no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone; 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10 2. and we sent Timothy, our brother and God s fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you as to your faith, 3. so that no man may be disturbed by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we have been destined for this. 4. For indeed when we were with you, we kept telling you in advance that we were going to suffer affliction; and so it came to pass, as you know. 5. For this reason, when I could endure it no longer, I also sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter might have tempted you, and our labor should be in vain.
Godly Ministry Its Passion 6. But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and has brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always think kindly of us, longing to see us just as we also long to see you, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10 7. for this reason, brethren, in all our distress and affliction we were comforted about you through your faith; 8. for now we really live, if you stand firm in the Lord. 9. For what thanks can we render to God for you in return for all the joy with which we rejoice before our God on your account, 10. as we night and day keep praying most earnestly that we may see your face, and may complete what is lacking in your faith?
Godly Ministry Its Passion 6. But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and has brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always think kindly of us, longing to see us just as we also long to see you, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10 7. for this reason, brethren, in all our distress and affliction we were comforted about you through your faith; 8. for now we really live, if you stand firm in the Lord. 9. For what thanks can we render to God for you in return for all the joy with which we rejoice before our God on your account, 10. as we night and day keep praying most earnestly that we may see your face, and may complete what is lacking in your faith?
Godly Ministry Its Passion 6. But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and has brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always think kindly of us, longing to see us just as we also long to see you, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10 7. for this reason, brethren, in all our distress and affliction we were comforted about you through your faith; 8. for now we really live, if you stand firm in the Lord. 9. For what thanks can we render to God for you in return for all the joy with which we rejoice before our God on your account, 10. as we night and day keep praying most earnestly that we may see your face, and may complete what is lacking in your faith?
Godly Ministry Its Passion 6. But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and has brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always think kindly of us, longing to see us just as we also long to see you, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10 7. for this reason, brethren, in all our distress and affliction we were comforted about you through your faith; 8. for now we really live, if you stand firm in the Lord. 9. For what thanks can we render to God for you in return for all the joy with which we rejoice before our God on your account, 10. as we night and day keep praying most earnestly that we may see your face, and may complete what is lacking in your faith?
Godly Ministry Its Passion 6. But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and has brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always think kindly of us, longing to see us just as we also long to see you, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10 7. for this reason, brethren, in all our distress and affliction we were comforted about you through your faith; 8. for now we really live, if you stand firm in the Lord. 9. For what thanks can we render to God for you in return for all the joy with which we rejoice before our God on your account, 10. as we night and day keep praying most earnestly that we may see your face, and may complete what is lacking in your faith?
Godly Ministry Its Purpose 11. Now may our God and Father Himself and Jesus our Lord direct our way to you; 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 12. and may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another, and for all men, just as we also do for you, 13. so that He may establish your hearts unblamable in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints.
Godly Ministry Its Purpose 11. Now may our God and Father Himself and Jesus our Lord direct our way to you; 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 12. and may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another, and for all men, just as we also do for you, 13. so that He may establish your hearts unblamable in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints.
1 Thessalonians Introduction Godly Ministry Its Purity Its Patience Its Passion Its Purpose Godly Living Sanctified in Life Sanctified in Death Sanctified in Hope Sanctified in Joy Sanctified in Peace Chapter 1 Chapters 2 & 3 3/8 Teaching Training 2:1-12 2:13-20 3:1-10 3:11-13 4/5 5/3 Chapters 4 & 5 4:1-12 4:13-18 7/5 5:1-11 5:12-22 5:23-28 10/11
Gods Truths Taught Godly Ministry is Passionate True energy (fire) for raising (nurture) the children of God Godly Ministry has a Purpose Hearts unblamable in Holiness before our God and Father Grow to an image of Christ at His return (coming)
Key Verse (and) may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another, and for all men, just as we also for you; so that He may establish your hearts unblamable in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13
