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1 Thessalonians 5:1-10 (view passage online)
The Day of the Lord will come like a thief for the unbelieving world, but believers are children of light. We are not appointed to wrath but to receive salvation through Jesus. Therefore, we should encourage and build one another up with this truth.
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1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (view passage online)
Believers do not grieve for those who have died in Christ as people who have no hope. The Lord will descend from heaven, the dead in Christ will rise first, and then we who are alive will be caught up together with them. We can comfort one another with the promise of this future reunion.
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1 Thessalonians 5 and Romans 11 (view passage online)
God’s prophetic plan centers on the nation of Israel. He will fulfill the covenants He made with them, which shows the important distinction between Israel and the church.
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1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (view passage online)
God created humanity in His image for fellowship, a purpose the fall disrupted. His plan of redemption through Christ restores that original creative intent.
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1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (view passage online)
Believers do not need to grieve as people without hope because the dead in Christ are with Him. We find comfort knowing the Lord will return for us so we will always be with Him.
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1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 (view passage online)
Believers should abound in love and aspire to live quietly, minding their own affairs and working diligently. This peaceful and productive life becomes a powerful witness to the world.
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1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 (view passage online)
God calls believers to holiness and sanctification in every area of life. This includes abstaining from sexual immorality and controlling our bodies in a way that honors Him.
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1 Thessalonians 4:1-3 (view passage online)
Believers should walk in a way that pleases God and grow in this walk continuously. God’s will is our sanctification, an ongoing work done in cooperation with the Spirit.
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1 Thessalonians 3 (view passage online)
Paul sent Timothy to establish and encourage the believers in Thessalonica out of concern for their faith. Timothy returned with a good report of their enduring faith and love. Paul’s passion was for people to stand fast in the Lord.
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1 Thessalonians 2: 17-20 (view passage online)
Paul expressed his great desire to see the Thessalonians again, though he was hindered. He views the believers as his crown and joy for when Christ returns. The purpose of ministry is to see people grow in their faith and stand complete before the Lord.