The First Epistle To The Thessalonians - Executable Outlines

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2. Even if we excel in brotherly love like the Thessalonians... a. We need to pray that the Lord make us increase and abound in love - 1 Th 3:11-13 b. We need to urge one another to increase more and more - 1 Th 4:9-10 It is evident the Thessalonians heeded Paul’s exhortation to walk in love, for in his second epistle he wrote: “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other.” (2 Th 1:3) May the same be true of us as well! Mark A. Copeland Sermons From First Thessalonians 40
An Exhortation To Walk In Diligence 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 INTRODUCTION 1. In his “apostolic instructions”, we have seen Paul exhort the church at Thessalonica... a. To walk in holiness - 1 Th 4:1-8 b. To walk in love - 1 Th 4:9-10 2. His next instruction (1 Th 4:11-12) is an exhortation to “diligence”, to ensure that... a. They walk properly toward those who are outside - cf. 1 Pe 2:12 b. They lack nothing - cf. Ro 13:8 3. That this requires diligence is evident from the word “aspire” (study, KJV) in verse 11... a. A word meaning “to be ambitious” b. As translated in the NASB (to make it your ambition) [In three particular areas does Paul want them to be ambitious, the first being...] I. TO LEAD A QUIET LIFE A. AN APPARENT PARADOX... 1. For the phrase “quiet life” suggests a calmness, a serenity 2. Yet for this we are to be “ambitious”, apply diligent effort, which seems to be contrary to the idea of quietness, calm -- The “quiet life”, like many good things, does not come without concerted effort B. AN ADMIRABLE GOAL... 1. As much as possible, to live peaceably with all men - Ro 12:18; 14:19; He 12:14 a. Though such is not always the case b. As Paul found out even in Thessalonica - cf. Ac 17:1-6 2. For which we are to diligently pray - 1 Ti 2:1-2 a. That we might live quiet and peaceful lives b. That we might live such in all godliness and honesty 3. A quiet and peaceful life is more likely if we: a. Seek first the kingdom of God - Mt 6:25-34 1) Which requires setting our priorities 2) Which requires saying no to many distractions b. Learn contentment in Christ - Ph 4:11-13; 1 Ti 6:6-10 c. Overcome anxiety through prayer - Ph 4:6-7 -- The search for “simplicity” is a popular trend today; for the Christian, it is to be more than just a trend, but a way of life conducive to godliness and honesty [As we “aspire” to lead a quiet life, we cannot do so unless we also give diligence...] Mark A. Copeland Sermons From First Thessalonians 41
Page 1 and 2: The First Epistle To The Thessaloni
Page 3 and 4: INTRODUCTION Introduction To First
Page 5 and 6: c. His anxiety prompted him to send
Page 7 and 8: . A faith that leads to life in Jes
Page 9 and 10: INTRODUCTION Their Election By God
Page 11 and 12: . As Jesus Himself said, “no one
Page 13 and 14: A. NOTE HOW THEY RECEIVED THE WORD.
Page 15 and 16: V. THEIR ANTICIPATION OF JESUS (10)
Page 17 and 18: 1. Paul was aware that God had trus
Page 19 and 20: INTRODUCTION The Effective Word Of
Page 21 and 22: a. We are not receiving it with fai
Page 23 and 24: 2. Juvenal says “They would not e
Page 25 and 26: What Is Our Hope, Glory, And Joy? 1
Page 27 and 28: B. FOR ALL CHRISTIANS, WHAT IT SHOU
Page 29 and 30: C. INDICATED BY HIS JOY... 1. Timot
Page 31 and 32: Paul’s Prayer For The Thessalonia
Page 33 and 34: 1. From “Paul’s Prayer For The
Page 35 and 36: 2) The Philippians - Ph 1:9; 3:13-1
Page 37 and 38: INTRODUCTION An Exhortation To Walk
Page 39: . As Jesus said, “as I have loved
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Page 45 and 46: 1) That souls are unconscious betwe
Page 47 and 48: Mark A. Copeland a. The problem of
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Page 51 and 52: Edifying And Comforting One Another
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Page 55 and 56: B. THOSE WHO ARE OVER YOU... 1. “
Page 57 and 58: INTRODUCTION Our Duty To Those In N
Page 59 and 60: A. BE PATIENT WITH ALL... 1. Certai
Page 61 and 62: INTRODUCTION Our Duty To Ourselves
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Page 67 and 68: CONCLUSION b. Walking righteously a
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