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Acts 17:11Acts 17:11

These were more noble than those These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.those things were so.

These were more noble than those These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.those things were so.

I Thessalonians 2:13I Thessalonians 2:13

And for this reason we also constantly thank God that when you received from us the word of God’s message, you accepted it not as the word of man, but for what it really is, the word of God, which also performs its work in you who believe.

And for this reason we also constantly thank God that when you received from us the word of God’s message, you accepted it not as the word of man, but for what it really is, the word of God, which also performs its work in you who believe.

Title: “Be like the Thessalonian Title: “Be like the Thessalonian Church”Church”

Vindicate the Brethren at ThessalonicaVindicate the Brethren at Thessalonica

1:7 SO That you became an example to all the 1:7 SO That you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. 1:8 For the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. 1:8 For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achia, but also in not only in Macedonia and Achia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone every place your faith toward God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything.forth, so that we have no need to say anything.

Acts 17:1-13Acts 17:1-13Acts 17:1-13Acts 17:1-13

A contrast between the Jews of both cities

Not being noble is referring to the Jews of Thessalonica

NOT THE NEW CHRISTIANS!

Appreciation we should

have toward Gospel

Preachers

Appreciation we should

have toward Gospel

Preachers

I Thessalonians 2:1-12I Thessalonians 2:1-12

These preachers were approved of God to be entrusted with the gospel

I Thessalonians 1 & 2I Thessalonians 1 & 2

1:5 They had full conviction in their preaching1:5 They proved themselves to be good examples to imitate2:2 They had boldness to speak gospel even in opposition2:3 Their exhortation does not come from error, impurity or deceit2:4 They spoke not please men but God; They understood God examines their hearts2:5 They never came with flattering speech2:6 They did not seek glory from men

I Thessalonians 2I Thessalonians 2

2:7 They tenderly cared for the new Christians; like a mother2:8 They had a fond affection for the new Christians2:8 They wanted to impart not only the gospel but their own lives2:9 They worked night and day so they would not be a burden to this new church2:10 They devoutly, uprightly and blamelessly behaved themselves2:11 They exhorted, encouraged and implored the new Christians to live in a manner 2:12 worthy of God

The Thessalonians’ example of

Repentance

I Thessalonians 1:9I Thessalonians 1:9

For they themselves report about us what kind of reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God

For they themselves report about us what kind of reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God

Idolatry offered enticements : Certain cults offered you the ability to commit sexual immorality and drunkenness and other base sins free of guilt

The Thessalonians needed to excel still

more

I Thessalonians 4:1-12I Thessalonians 4:1-12

The Thessalonians needed and received instruction regarding their walk with God

I Timothy 5:7 & Titus 2:1I Timothy 5:7 & Titus 2:1

Prescribe these things as well, so that they may be above reproach

Speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine

Strong-to have sound health, that is, be well (in body); figuratively to be uncorrupt (true in doctrine):

I Thessalonians 4 and 5I Thessalonians 4 and 5

4:3 Abstain from sexual immorality4:9 love of brethren4:11 to work quietly4:13 teaching about the end of time5:11 encourage and build up one another5:12 appreciate those who give you instruction and to esteem them highly5:14 urge the brethren to admonish the unruly5:15 don’t do evil for evil5:17 Pray without ceasing5:21 examine everything carefully5:22 abstain from every form of evil5:27 Paul adjured them to have the letter read to all the brethren

Thayer Definition:1)to force to take an oath, to administer an oath to

I TimothyI Timothy

1:3 Deal with strange doctrines1:10 deal with specific sins that is contrary to sound teaching2:2 Prayer2:9 women to adorn themselves with proper clothing 2:11 A woman’s submissive role3:1 qualifications of elders3:12 qualifications of deacons5:4 Provide for widows5:20 Those who continue to sin rebuke in the presence of all6:9 temptation and snare of riches3:15 we ought to conduct ourselves in the household of God

4:6 In pointing out these things to the brethren, you will be a good servant of Jesus Christ

I Thessalonians 2:13I 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.

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.

• He’s just an old fogy…

• He just young and idealistic…

• That’s just his opinion…

• Well he may be right but I don’t like how he said it…

Proverbs 12:1 & 12:15Proverbs 12:1 & 12:15

Whoso loveth instruction loveth

knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

The way of a fool is right in his own

eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

Whoso loveth instruction loveth

knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

The way of a fool is right in his own

eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

Jesus rescues us from the wrath to

come

I Thessalonians 1:9-10I Thessalonians 1:9-10

For they themselves report about us what kind of reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God,

and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath to come

For they themselves report about us what kind of reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God,

and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath to come

God’s Plan of SalvationGod’s Plan of Salvation1. Hear the Gospel of Christ,

Acts 2:22

2. Believe in Jesus Christ, Rom.1:16

3. Repent and Turn to God, Acts 2:38

4. Confess Jesus Before Men, Matt.10:32

5. Baptized Into Christ, I Pet.3:21 -----------------------------

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