1 Thessalonians 5. 12-28
"Final Instructions"
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FINAL INSTRUCTIONS
I Thessalonians 5. 12-28
I. Paul’s letter Returns to Theme: How Shall We Live to ______ God?
A. Paul lists several practices and attitudes
B. There are some Inward & Outward __________ suggested.
II. Living to Please and Honor Christ has to do with Our External ________
A. A creed is a statement of faith…or beliefs
B. Whether you know it or not you also profess an External ______
III. 1st Paul Mentions Our Treatment of Our _________ Leaders
A. “________those who work hard among you, and are over you in the Lord.”
B. Who are these people?
C. Paul encourages respect and ________ of our spiritual leaders.
IV. Another External Creed: Our __________ of Brothers and Sisters
A. Be at ______ with one another- How do we do this?
B. Warn the _____…Encourage the timid…Help the weak
C. Some inward disciplines:
D. The way we treat our Brothers and Sisters in Christ is contagious
V. Our External Creed- Shows in our Attitudes and Our __________
A. Be joyful always…Pray continually…Give _______ in all circumstances
B. A few more suggestions:
· Do not ________ the Spirit’s fire
· Do not treat prophecies with contempt
· Be wise & discerning- test everything & hold on to what is _____
· Avoid every kind of evil.
VI. Paul’s Closing Blessing & Benediction: God is ________
A. May God “sanctify” you
B. May you be kept __________
C. The one who call you is faithful land he will do it. (V. 24)
D. Question: ____ God able to do what he has called you to do, and be?
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