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Teaching summary of 1 Thessalonians 3–4

Teaching summary of 1 Thessalonians 3–4 Overall Themes Strengthening faith under pressure — Paul’s pastoral concern. Holiness and sexual purity — God’s will for His people. Brotherly love — increasing more and more. Quiet, respectable living — a witness to … Continue reading →

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praying for absent friends

praying for absent friends 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 (JDV) 1 Thessalonians 3:11 Now may our God and Father himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you. 1 Thessalonians 3:12 And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow … Continue reading →

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whew!

whew! 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10 (JDV) 1 Thessalonians 3:6 But now Timothy has come to us from you and brought us good news about your faith and care. He reported that you always have good memories of us and that you … Continue reading →

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what Paul could not stand

what Paul could not stand 1 Thessalonians 3:4-5 (JDV) 1 Thessalonians 3:4 In fact, when we were with you, we told you in advance that we were going to experience suffering, and as you know, it happened. 1 Thessalonians 3:5 … Continue reading →

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appointed to this

appointed to this 1 Thessalonians 3:1-3 1 Thessalonians 3:1 When we could no longer stand it, we thought it was better to be left alone in Athens for this reason. 1 Thessalonians 3:2 And we sent Timothy, our brother and … Continue reading →

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when Christ comes, a crown of boasting

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13.  Satan had hindered Paul from personally visiting the Thessalonians by means of some affliction (2:18; 3:3, 7). So, Paul sent another member of his team – Timothy – to find out if the gospel was taking root … Continue reading →

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