Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

1 Thessalonians

A Tactic of Satan: Hindering Fellowship

1 THESSALONIANS 2:17-19 – But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face, because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan hindered us. For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting…

A Gospel-Consumed Life

1 THESSALONIANS 2:1-8 – 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. For our appeal does not spring from error or…

Living and Serving Before an Audience of One

1 THESSALONIANS 2:1-7 – 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. For our appeal does not spring from error or…

Five Commands Directing the Christian Life

PSALM 37:5; 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 – Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. |  Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” I wonder how often we make the Christian life far more complex than God intends. I am not for once…