1. 1 THESSALONIANS Chapter 01 A JOB WELL DONE I.INTRODUCTION A. Paul first went to Macedonia because of a vision. 1. They started in Philippi.

2. (a) The jailer and his family came to the Lord! (1) Paul a Roman citizen they quickly let go. 2. Then they went to Thessalonica. (a) Paul started in the synagogue. (b) Many were saved.

3. (c) They couldn't find Paul, they held Jason. (1) Paul left first then Timothy and Silas. B.Reasons for the first letter to the Thessalonians! 1. Paul concerned as a Pastor. a) Sent Timothy back!

4. e) Deal with problems! II.1THESSALONIANS 1:1 A.They began the work in Thessalonica. 1. “Church” physical not necessarily church "proper"

5. a) Many not part of THE CHURCH! 2. John 14:10 a) John 14:20 III.1THESSALONIANS 1:2 A.Love prays! IV.1THESSALONIANS 1:3

6. A.These new Christians made an impact upon Paul. 1. Paul gives us what was imprinted on his heart: B.“…your work of faith” 1. Romans 10:17

7. a) They responded with faith. (1) Ephesians 2:8 (2) John 6:29 (a) The Lord gives us the faith to believe! C.“…labor of love” 1. James 2:16-17

8. a) Faith in God produces Love. (1) “Evidence" of their salvation! D."patience of your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ" 1. James 1:3

9. a) Faith tested through persecution. b) Cannot get through life without faith being tested. 2. Hebrews 11:1 a) Christian experience a hope in things promised but not seen!

10. E.”in the sight of our God and Father" 1. The Lord watching our faith in hope!! V.1THESSALONIANS 1:4 A.Ephesians 1:4

11. 1. Question, "If God chooses, where's the choice?" a) John 3:16-17 b) 2Peter 3:9 (1) The Lord has "chosen” EVERYONE! (2) 1John 5:11-12 (3) John 3:18-19 (4) Matthew 22:2-14

12. VI.1THESSALONIANS 1:5 A.Paul referring to working of miracles. B."...in the Holy Spirit.." 1. Same Holy Spirit, given power to change their lives!

13. C."...in much assurance.." 1. Hebrews 10:22 a) In Christ, we have assurance! VII.1THESSALONIANS 1:6 A.OK to follow, if that person follower of the Lord!

14. 1. If that person doesn’t take place of the Lord. B."…in much affliction.." 1. The church suffering tremendous persecution. a) Response to the Gospel costly!!

15. C."...with joy of the Holy Spirit.." 1. Church had joy in spite of persecution! a) John 17:13-15 b) Able to keep joy in the middle of trials, working of grace of God’s Holy Spirit!

16. VIII.1THESSALONIANS 1:7 A.Paul proud of them! IX.1THESSALONIANS 1:8 A.James 1:22-25 1. Life speaks louder than words!!!!!

17. X.1THESSALONIANS 1:9 A.The Thessalonians were the "chosen" of God. 1. Colossians 3:12-17 XI.1THESSALONIANS 1:10