The First Epistle To The Thessalonians - Executable Outlines

CONCLUSION
1. Much joy comes from seeing the faithfulness and steadfastness of other Christians...
a. Paul was comforted in his own afflictions by their faith - 1 Th 3:7
b. He was “alive” because of their steadfastness - 1 Th 3:8
c. He was filled with thanksgiving for the joy that came from seeing their faith - 1 Th 3:9
-- The apostle John could relate to this joy of which Paul wrote - cf. 3 Jn 3-4
2. To experience such joy, we need to have concern for our brethren...
a. Enough concern to be anxious over their condition
b. Enough concern to do something about it
-- Perhaps “Paul’s Concern For His Brethren” might spark our own concern!
Without concern for our brethren, there is the very real danger of our labor being in vain. May our
concern for our brethren be such that when we hear of their faithfulness we too can say:
“For now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord.” (1 Th 3:8)
Mark A. Copeland
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