1 Thessalonians
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IT IS AN ENERGETIC CHURCH (1:1-3):
For their strong faith (1:1-3a)
For their labour of love (1:3b)
IT IS AN ELECT CHURCH (1:4):
IT IS AN EXEMPLARY CHURCH (1:5-7)
Paul's example to the church (1:5-6)
His preaching is anointed by the Holy Spirit (1:5).
His personal lifestyle is anointed by the Holy Spirit (1:6).
Their example to the world (1:7):
IT IS AN EVANGELISTIC CHURCH (1:8):
IT IS AN EXPECTANT CHURCH (1:9-10):
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PAUL'S PAST TRIP TO THESSALONICA (2:1-16):
How the gospel was relayed to the believers there (2:1-12):
Paul the persecuted (2:1-2):
Paul the pattern (2:3-6, 9-10):
Concerning his words (2:3-6, 10):
Concerning his works (2:9):
Paul the parent (2:7-8, 11-12)
He fed and cared for them as would a loving mother (2:7-8).
He encouraged and comforted them as would a loving father (2:11-12).
How the gospel was received by the believers there (2:13-16):
The enthusiasm (2:13):
The enemies (2:14-16):
PAUL'S PLANNED TRIP TO THESSALONICA (2:17-20)
Why the apostle is anxious to revisit them (2:17, 19-20)
They are his reward and crown (2:17, 19b).
They are his pride and joy (2:19a, 20).
Why the apostle has been unable to revisit them (2:18):
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PAUL'S REVIEW (3:1-5):
The action during his visit (3:4):
The action after his visit (3:1-3, 5)
Where he was (3:1):
What he did (1:2-3, 5):
PAUL'S REPORT (3:6-9)
The return of Timothy (3:6):
The rejoicing of Paul (3:7-9):
PAUL'S REQUEST (3:10-13):
For himself (3:10-11):
For the church (3:12-13)
That their love will both increase and overflow (3:12)
That their hearts will be strengthened in matters of holiness (3:13)
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THE CHALLENGES IN VIEW OF THE RAPTURE (4:1-12)
What we are to do (4:1-2):
How we are to do it (4:3-12)
Be holy and pure (4:3-5, 7-8).
Don't defraud another believer (4:6).
Love all believers (4:9-10).
Take care of your own business (4:11).
Earn your own living (4:12).
THE CHRONOLOGY OF THE RAPTURE (4:13-18)
The purpose (4:13, 18):
To clarify (4:13):
To comfort (4:18):
The particulars (4:14-17)
The return of the Lord (4:14, 16a-c)
The saints (4:14):
The sound (4:16a-c)
####### A loud command (4:16a) ####### The voice of the archangel (4:16b) ####### The trumpet call of God (4:16c)