I Thessalonians 1:1-5
Ingredients For Growing a Christian
I Thessalonians 1:6-8
An Exemplary People
I Thessalonians 1:9-10
An Obvious Change Takes Place
I Thessalonians 2:1-2
Paul, Silas And Timothy Were Bold
I Thessalonians 2:3-4
Paul’s Conduct Was Never Questionable
I Thessalonians 2:5-6
Paul’s Ministry Characterized
I Thessalonians 2:7- 8
Paul Was Always Gentle
I Thessalonians 2:9-12
The Concerned Father
I Thessalonians 2:13-16
Persecution is Bound to Come
I Thessalonians 2:17-20
Three Motivations For Christian Growth
I Thessalonians 3:1-5
Paul’s Concern For The Believers
I Thessalonians 3:6-8
Remember Where You Came From
I Thessalonians 3:9-13
Prayer Changes Things
I Thessalonians 4:1-8
A Plea For Purity
I Thessalonians 4:9-10
How Are You Showing Love to Others?
I Thessalonians 4:11-12
Goals For Everyday Living
I Thessalonians 4:13-18
The Rapture of The Church
I Thessalonians 5:1-11
The Day of The Lord
I Thessalonians 5:12-15
Responsibilities as Believers
The Concerned Father
I Thessalonians 2:9–12
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This passage gives us a beautiful example of New Testament follow-up. Paul shows us how to raise baby Christians. He considered himself a “spiritual father” to the believers at Thessalonica. Paul, Silas and Timothy not only told the Christians at Thessalonica how to live, they showed them how to live. Paul points out three of his duties as the spiritual father:
The purpose of this fatherly ministry was that his children (new believers) might “walk worthy of God” (v. 12). Paul ministered to them in a personal way because he was teaching them how to walk. If we follow these principles we will be able to share the gospel with many people.
Application
Just as I have tried to provide for my children physically, mentally and spiritually I need to look for new believers that I can take under my wing until they are spiritually prepared to stand alone.
I Thessalonians 2:9-12 (English Standard Version)
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