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 Rapture of The Church
I Thessalonians 4:13–18
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Evidently some of the believers had misunderstood Paul’s teaching concerning the Lord’s return and because of the terrible persecution they were going through, had concluded that they were already in the tribulation. Perhaps they had sent an inquiry to Paul concerning this matter and he is answering their question. He says he doesn’t want the believers to be ignorant about life after death (vv. 13-15). He goes on to say that those who are alive when He returns will not go to be with Him until after the dead in Christ are raised first. He explains step by step what will happen when the Lord returns:
Application
The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are some of the most certain facts of History. Because of this I need to be looking for opportunities to share this truth with others.
I Thessalonians 4:13-18 (English Standard Version)
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