1. 1 Thessalonians 5
Sanctified Entirely

2. Paul’s 2nd Preaching Trip (Acts 15-18)

3. Christians in Thessalonica

4. Christians in Thessalonica
Taught by Paul during his 2nd preaching trip (Acts 17)

5. Christians in Thessalonica
Taught by Paul during his 2nd preaching trip (Acts 17)
Withstood persecution and held firmly to their belief in Christ (their faith was known throughout Macedonia & Achaia)

6. Christians in Thessalonica
Taught by Paul during his 2nd preaching trip (Acts 17)
Withstood persecution and held firmly to their belief in Christ (their faith was known throughout Macedonia & Achaia)
Challenged by Paul to “excel still more” despite initial growth

7. Christians in Thessalonica
Taught by Paul during his 2nd preaching trip (Acts 17)
Withstood persecution and held firmly to their belief in Christ (their faith was known throughout Macedonia & Achaia)
Challenged by Paul to “excel still more” despite initial growth
God’s ultimate goal for them: sanctification & preservation (5:23 – what do vv teach us about this process?)

8. Sanctified Entirely – 5:12-15

9. Sanctified Entirely – 5:12-15
v. 12, “…appreciate those who diligently labor among you” (also respect, know, understand)

10. Sanctified Entirely – 5:12-15
v. 12, “…appreciate those who diligently labor among you” (also respect, know, understand)
Develop & maintain relationships:

11. Sanctified Entirely – 5:12-15
v. 12, “…appreciate those who diligently labor among you” (also respect, know, understand)
Develop & maintain relationships:
vv , with our spiritual leaders (elders, preachers, teachers)

12. Sanctified Entirely – 5:12-15
v. 12, “…appreciate those who diligently labor among you” (also respect, know, understand)
Develop & maintain relationships:
vv , with our spiritual leaders (elders, preachers, teachers)
vv , with each other

13. Sanctified Entirely – 5:12-15
v. 12, “…appreciate those who diligently labor among you” (also respect, know, understand)
Develop & maintain relationships:
vv , with our spiritual leaders (elders, preachers, teachers)
vv , with each other
Strong relationships within the body of Christ are a part of how God sanctifies us.

14. Sanctified Entirely – 5:12-15
v. 12, “…appreciate those who diligently labor among you” (also respect, know, understand)
Develop & maintain relationships:
vv , with our spiritual leaders (elders, preachers, teachers)
vv , with each other
Strong relationships within the body of Christ are a part of how God sanctifies us.
Relationships with brethren help us better develop & understand our relationship with God.

15. Sanctified Entirely – 5:16-18

16. Sanctified Entirely – 5:16-18
There is a connection between the godly relationships we develop and the instructions to perpetually rejoice, pray, and give thanks.

17. Sanctified Entirely – 5:16-18
There is a connection between the godly relationships we develop and the instructions to perpetually rejoice, pray, and give thanks.
Sanctification is an ongoing process that involves developing habits that constantly draw our focus to God.

18. Sanctified Entirely – 5:16-18
There is a connection between the godly relationships we develop and the instructions to perpetually rejoice, pray, and give thanks.
Sanctification is an ongoing process that involves developing habits that constantly draw our focus to God.
Sanctification is not merely a means to an end – it is part of the end itself.

19. Sanctified Entirely – 5:19-22

20. Sanctified Entirely – 5:19-22
“Do not quench the Spirit”

21. Sanctified Entirely – 5:19-22
“Do not quench the Spirit”
How do I view the gifts God has given others? The gifts He has given me?

22. Sanctified Entirely – 5:19-22
“Do not quench the Spirit”
How do I view the gifts God has given others? The gifts He has given me?
“Do not despise prophetic utterances”

23. Sanctified Entirely – 5:19-22
“Do not quench the Spirit”
How do I view the gifts God has given others? The gifts He has given me?
“Do not despise prophetic utterances”
How do I regard God’s word?

24. Sanctified Entirely – 5:19-22
“Do not quench the Spirit”
How do I view the gifts God has given others? The gifts He has given me?
“Do not despise prophetic utterances”
How do I regard God’s word?
“Examine everything carefully; hold fast to what is good; abstain from every form of evil”

25. Sanctified Entirely – 5:19-22
“Do not quench the Spirit”
How do I view the gifts God has given others? The gifts He has given me?
“Do not despise prophetic utterances”
How do I regard God’s word?
“Examine everything carefully; hold fast to what is good; abstain from every form of evil”
How diligent am I in searching for truth (even if it differs from my current views)?