The First Epistle To The Thessalonians - Executable Outlines

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B. TO LIGHTEN THE LOAD OF THOSE WHO SERVE... 1. Those who serve (especially elders) have a heavy burden - e.g., He 13:17 a. They watch for our souls b. They must give an account for our souls 2. We can make their load lighter - cf. He 13:17 a. Make their work a joy, contributing to peace through obedience and submission b. Avoid adding unnecessary grief, which would not be good for us (what an understatement!) CONCLUSION 1. As we wait for the coming for the Lord, we are blessed not to wait alone... a. The Lord’s church is here to comfort and edify us b. There are individuals who labor among us, and are over us in the Lord 1) Some meet our needs, making it easier for us to grow 2) Others watch over us, and admonish us as necessary -- For such blessings we ought to be thankful! 2. But we can do more than just be thankful... a. We can recognize those who labor among us, and are over us b. We can esteem them highly in love for their work’s sake c. We can be at peace among ourselves Mark A. Copeland Indeed, this is “Our Duty To Those Who Serve”. May God grant us the strength to give what is due those who give so much of their time, energy and love to us! Sermons From First Thessalonians 56
INTRODUCTION Our Duty To Those In Need 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 1. We have noted earlier in our study of 1st Thessalonians that Paul describes Christians as: a. “the children of light” b. “the children of the day” - 1 Th 5:5 2. As such, we have various responsibilities and duties... a. To watch and be sober - 1 Th 5:6 b. To put on the breastplate of faith and love, with hope as a helmet - 1 Th 5:8 c. To comfort and edify one another - 1 Th 5:11 3. In our previous study we noted “Our Duty To Those Who Serve”... a. To recognize them - 1 Th 5:12 b. To esteem them highly in love - 1 Th 5:13 [Our responsibilities as “children of light” and “children of the day” continue as we now notice “Our Duty To Those In Need” (1 Th 5:14-15). Both in the church and out, there are those in need of help from Christians. Some may not even be aware of their need, yet our duty remains. For example, we have the duty to...] I. WARN THE UNRULY (14) Mark A. Copeland A. IDENTIFYING THE UNRULY... 1. The Greek word (ataktos) means “disorderly, out of ranks” a. Used often of soldiers who fall out of line b. Deviating from the prescribed order of rule 2. The unruly Christian is one who does not abide by the teachings of the apostles a. From the beginning, faithful Christians “continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine” - Ac 2:42 b. Paul encouraged the Thessalonians to do the same - 1 Th 4:1,2; 2 Th 2:15 B. WARNING THE UNRULY... 1. Warning brethren is a crucial component of preaching Christ - cf. Co 1:28 a. Paul warned the brethren at Ephesus - Ac 20:31 b. He encouraged Timothy to do the same - 2 Ti 4:1-2 2. Unruly brethren who do not heed the warning are to be marked and fellowship withdrawn - e.g., 2 Th 3:6-15 a. In an effort to save the unruly b. Also an effort to keep the church pure - cf. 1 Co 5:1-13 [For those who are unruly, their need is to be warned. We should never fault those brethren who fulfill Sermons From First Thessalonians 57
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The First Epistle To The Thessaloni
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INTRODUCTION Introduction To First
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