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...

Preaching in Vain 1 Thes 2:1-6  CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When Paul went to Thessalonica [Acts 17] to preach, he had come from Philippi [Acts 16] where he had been falsely accused, beaten and imprisoned with Silas.  Such an experience should have caused him to “soften” his approach with the gospel...

1 Thess 1:8-10 When You Get Saved CLICK ON TITLE FOR AUDIO When you get saved, something drastic happens on the inside that ought to manifest itself on the outside.  You are: Spiritually circumcised, Colossians 2: 10-11 Baptized into the body of Christ, 1 Corinthians 12:13 A child of God, John...

1 Thes 1:7 The Right Church CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When we lead people to Christ, we often refer our new converts to 1 Thessalonians to read first because every chapter has to do with the second coming of Christ.  The second coming of Christ is a great doctrine to get...