Live through walking
Paul points out some things the Christians at Thessalonica were getting wrong – in order to point them in the right direction. All kinds of work – paid or voluntary – can be based on gospel principles.
Conquering in Jesus
No matter who or what we might face, in Jesus we can overcome because he has already won the victory.
Suffering in faith
Persecutions and trials are the soil God uses to grow his people in perseverance and faith.
Living as gospel people
In all circumstances? Even when the church is suffering severe persecution, as was the case at Thessalonica?
Waiting in the light of the gospel
While we wait for that day when God’s kingdom comes in full, let us be ready, and live as who we are: children of the light and children of the day.
Grieving according to the gospel
We can have real hope, because our belief is based on the historical facts of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Yet we still grieve at the loss of someone close to us.
Walking by the gospel
The gospel is for talking and for walking. It brings God great pleasure when he sees us using and growing in the life that he’s given us.
Continuing in the gospel
Surely every church should want to be growing in faith and love, but what does that look like today?
Suffering for the gospel
Troubles and trials will come. We will face opposition and difficulty. But the victory Jesus won for us can never be taken away.
Sharing the Gospel
Paul defends himself against accusations that his preaching in Thessalonica had been for selfish motives or that he had exploited his hearers in some way.
Responding to the Gospel
The message of the gospel should change lives, and in the case of the church at Thessalonica, it had – so much so that everyone could see it.
In Thessalonica
The gospel calls us to give up much, but promises so much more as we learn to live God’s best life, the life God made and calls us to walk with him.
