Comfort One Another With These Words 1 Thessalonians 4:18

Comfort One Another Παρακαλέω, (parakaleō) “to call to one’s side” (BDAG, Vine’s) Comfort – emotional strength, consolation Exhort – appeal to, urge Implore (Philippians 4:2) or beg (Acts 13:42), 16:15, urge (1 Timothy 1:3)

Comfort One Another Comfort – 5 times in reference to the Holy Spirit and Jesus “Helper” - John 14:16, 26, 16:26, 16:7 Jesus, our “Advocate” – 1 John 2:1 Consider how the HS helped the apostles – cf. Luke 12:11-12, 2 Timothy 4:16-17

Comfort One Another We are living in troubling times. We all have times of trouble! We need each other! We need to be there for “ one another” – in attitude, demeanor and conduct. Some need comfort more than others, but that is ok. Philippians 2:1 – if there is any comfort of love

Comfort One Another Comfort (encourage) one another 1 Thessalonians 5:11 1 Thessalonians 4:18 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, we comfort each other as we are comforted by God 2 Corinthians 13:11, be of good comfort…

Comfort One Another HOW do we comfort one another? By being there for each other Cf. John 11:19, 31, Sometimes all we can do is stand beside them Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 2:11 – as a father does his own children

Comfort One Another HOW do we comfort one another? By being proper example dealing with struggles Cf. 1 Peter 2:21-24 Philippians 1:12-14 How you handle adversity can help others who are struggling

Comfort One Another HOW do we comfort one another? With patience 1 Thessalonians 5:14, be patient with all 2 Peter 3:9, consider God’s longsuffering with us 1 Corinthians 13:4

Comfort One Another HOW do we comfort one another? With our words 1 Thessalonians 4:18, with our words Cf. Romans 15:4, patience and comfort of scripture 1 Corinthians 14:3, in our worship, our teaching ought to exhort and comfort Remind them what awaits if they overcome and endure

Exhort One Another Same Greek word Hebrews 10:25, exhorting one another Hebrews 3:13, exhort one another today… In our comfort, we are not ignoring problems or sinful conduct – but we are seeking to help them overcome! Colossians 4:6

Exhort One Another Exhorting - consider Acts 14:22, Paul and Barnabas exhorted brethren to continue in the faith Acts 2:40, with many words they were exhorted to be saved Acts 11:23, Barnabas encouraged brethren

Exhort One Another Exhorting - consider Titus 2:15, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, living soberly – exhort and rebuke with authority 1 Timothy 5:1, exhort older men as fathers 2 Timothy 4:2, Convince, rebuke and exhort 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Am I a source of comfort for my brethren?