1. Berean Baptist Church Berea Christian Church

2. Did not find any Thessalonian Church names.

3. Acts 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

4. I Thessalonians 2:13 And for this reason we also constantly thank God that when you received from us the word of God’s message, you accepted it not as the word of man, but for what it really is, the word of God, which also performs its work in you who believe.

5. Title: “Be like the Thessalonian Church” Vindicate the Brethren at Thessalonica Vindicate the Brethren at Thessalonica 1:7 SO That you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. 1:8 For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything. 1:7 SO That you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. 1:8 For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything.

6. Acts 17:1-13 A contrast between the Jews of both cities Not being noble is referring to the Jews of Thessalonica NOT THE NEW CHRISTIANS!

7. Appreciation we should have toward Gospel Preachers

8. I Thessalonians 2:1-12 These preachers were approved of God to be entrusted with the gospel

9. I Thessalonians 1 & 2 1:5 They had full conviction in their preaching 1:5 They proved themselves to be good examples to imitate 2:2 They had boldness to speak gospel even in opposition 2:3 Their exhortation does not come from error, impurity or deceit 2:4 They spoke not please men but God; They understood God examines their hearts 2:5 They never came with flattering speech 2:6 They did not seek glory from men

10. I Thessalonians 2 2:7 They tenderly cared for the new Christians; like a mother 2:8 They had a fond affection for the new Christians 2:8 They wanted to impart not only the gospel but their own lives 2:9 They worked night and day so they would not be a burden to this new church 2:10 They devoutly, uprightly and blamelessly behaved themselves 2:11 They exhorted, encouraged and implored the new Christians to live in a manner 2:12 worthy of God

11. The Thessalonians’ example of Repentance

12. I Thessalonians 1:9 For they themselves report about us what kind of reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God Idolatry offered enticements : Certain cults offered you the ability to commit sexual immorality and drunkenness and other base sins free of guilt

13. The Thessalonians needed to excel still more

14. I Thessalonians 4:1-12 The Thessalonians needed and received instruction regarding their walk with God

15. I Timothy 5:7 & Titus 2:1 Prescribe these things as well, so that they may be above reproach Speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine Strong- to have sound health, that is, be well (in body); figuratively to be uncorrupt (true in doctrine):

16. I Thessalonians 4 and 5 4:3 Abstain from sexual immorality 4:9 love of brethren 4:11 to work quietly 4:13 teaching about the end of time 5:11 encourage and build up one another 5:12 appreciate those who give you instruction and to esteem them highly 5:14 urge the brethren to admonish the unruly 5:15 don’t do evil for evil 5:17 Pray without ceasing 5:21 examine everything carefully 5:22 abstain from every form of evil 5:27 Paul adjured them to have the letter read to all the brethren Thayer Definition: 1)to force to take an oath, to administer an oath to

17. I Timothy 1:3 Deal with strange doctrines 1:10 deal with specific sins that is contrary to sound teaching 2:2 Prayer 2:9 women to adorn themselves with proper clothing 2:11 A woman’s submissive role 3:1 qualifications of elders 3:12 qualifications of deacons 5:4 Provide for widows 5:20 Those who continue to sin rebuke in the presence of all 6:9 temptation and snare of riches 3:15 we ought to conduct ourselves in the household of God 4:6 In pointing out these things to the brethren, you will be a good servant of Jesus Christ

18. I Thessalonians 2:13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.

19. He’s just an old fogy… He just young and idealistic… That’s just his opinion… Well he may be right but I don’t like how he said it…

20. Proverbs 12:1 & 12:15 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

21. Jesus rescues us from the wrath to come

22. I Thessalonians 1:9-10 For they themselves report about us what kind of reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath to come For they themselves report about us what kind of reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath to come

23. God’s Plan of Salvation 1.Hear the Gospel of Christ, Acts 2:22 2.Believe in Jesus Christ, Rom.1:16 3.Repent and Turn to God, Acts 2:38 4.Confess Jesus Before Men, Matt.10:32 5.Baptized Into Christ, I Pet.3:21 -----------------------------

24. What Does God Expect of You Today?