1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Contents: The model church. Three tenses of the Christian life.

Characters: God, Christ, Holy Spirit, Paul, Silvanus, Timothy.

Conclusion: Those who have embraced the full Gospel, as proclaimed by the apostles will manifest it by separation from worldly idols, present service to men in the power of the living God, and expectation of the return of the Lord Jesus. Where true faith is, it will work by love and in the patience of the blessed hope.

Key Word: Our Gospel, 1 Thessalonians 1:5.

Strong Verses: 1 Thessalonians 1:9; 1 Thessalonians 1:10.

Striking Facts: 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10. Past, present and future salvation in Christ is seen here. Note that the hope of Christ's return is made an integral part of the Gospel and Christian faith. If conscious of a lack of steadiness in the life or power in the testimony, make sure you possess these three aspects of salvation.