1 Thessalonians

1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 Completely Sanctified

Wed, Apr 26, 2023

Duration: 55 mins 23 secs

In his closing remarks Paul assures the church, those who are truly born again, of their complete sanctification and blamelessness before God when Christ comes again. This is a marvelous passage.

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1 Thessalonians 5:14-22 The Fruit of Holiness

Wed, Apr 19, 2023

by John Copper

Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-22

Series: 1 Thessalonians

Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 56 secs

Paul encourages the church on how to treat one another. We discuss how each of these qualities of Christian conduct is the product, or fruit, of a holy life.

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1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 Those Who Labor Among You

Wed, Apr 12, 2023

by John Copper

Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Series: 1 Thessalonians

Duration: 55 mins 46 secs

Paul encourages the church to give proper respect and deference to those (leaders) who labor among them. What is proper respect and deference? Let's explore that.

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1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 The Coming of the Lord

Wed, Apr 05, 2023

by John Copper

Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Series: 1 Thessalonians

Duration: 52 mins 46 secs

These verses finish the teaching Paul started in 4:13 regarding the Coming of the Lord, or "The Day of the Lord." Included here is the mention of the "rapture" of the Church. It is easy to see from the context that the rapture of the church is coincident with the Second Coming of Jesus.

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1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 The Nature Of Brotherly Love

Wed, Mar 22, 2023

by John Copper

Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Series: 1 Thessalonians

Duration: 54 mins 14 secs

The quality of brotherly love must mimic the love of God. It is our goal to love one another as God loves us (as much as possible); the love of man is different, and inferior.

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1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 Abound In Love

Wed, Mar 15, 2023

by John Copper

Passage: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Series: 1 Thessalonians

Duration: 49 mins 8 secs

The joy and fellowship in Church comes from those who genuinely abound in love for one another. This is accompanied with hearts that are blameless and holy before God our Father.

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1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 God's Will: Sanctification

Wed, Mar 08, 2023

by John Copper

Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Series: 1 Thessalonians

Duration: 54 mins 15 secs

"This is the will of God, your sanctification." This is an umbrella statement, then Paul details one aspect of this will: "that you abstain form sexual immorality." There is much more here than what a casual reading would let you know.

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1 Thessalonians 3:6-10 Good News!

Wed, Mar 01, 2023

by John Copper

Passage: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10

Series: 1 Thessalonians

Duration: 52 mins 33 secs

Paul describes his joy and elation in receiving the report from Timothy. Plus a discussion about the word 'comfort' that every Christian needs to know.

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1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 To Establish and Exhort You InYour Faith

Wed, Feb 22, 2023

by John Copper

Passage: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Series: 1 Thessalonians

Duration: 49 mins 29 secs

Paul tells the Church of his concern for them, and why he sent Timothy back to check up on them. We discuss what it is to establish and exhort someone in their faith. The process of discipleship.

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1 Thessalonians 2:9-16 Growing In Difficult Days

Wed, Feb 08, 2023

by John Copper

Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-16

Series: 1 Thessalonians

Duration: 53 mins 1 sec

Paul reminds the church that it is the Gospel of God, the Word of God, faithfully proclaimed by a man of God, that helps to produce growth in difficult days. We notice that even the Apostle himself is growing in the holiness of God over time.

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