As we come to the end of another year, it’s natural to take stock of our lives and ask whether we’ve had a successful year. But how do we measure success? The Apostle Paul gives us a rubric for doing so in 1 Thessalonians.
Big Idea: We can only know the Father by believing in His Son, who graciously invites all who humbly sense their need for Him.
Series:
Big Idea: To behold Jesus and yet not respond with faith and repentance, is to bring a severe judgment upon ourselves!
Theme: 6 Distinguishing marks of God's Word
Big Idea: Jesus is the Expected One who “disappoints” our expectations but is greater than we expect!
Big Idea: The cure for fear of man is valuing Christ and His mission.
Big Idea: Those who love Christ will be rejected by the world!
Five distinguishing marks of a Godward sufferer
In Titus 2:11-15, Paul states the facts about Christ that compel us to live our lives in Christ.
Big Idea: Make partnership in the Gospel the goal of your life until the coming of Christ!
Big Idea: Permanent residence with God is guaranteed to those who please Him!
Theme: We have confidence in God’s mercy and grace because of Christ, so draw near!
Jesus has fulfilled the role of a perfect human, providing for us a path to salvation and glory while maintaining an intimate brotherly relationship.
Theme: We should listen to and adore the Son because He is God’s final Spokesperson and Sacrifice!
Theme: Since we are bound together by the Gospel, our greeting should display genuine affection for one another.
Theme: As one family in Christ, we must encourage one another to grow in faith, hope, and love!
Theme: Our love must be patient and tolerant of other believers’ opinions, especially when dealing with non-essential matters of life.
Theme: In light of Christ’s imminent return, the church must glorify God by lovingly serving each other as faithful managers of God’s grace!
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