Ben Grisez - 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Faith Sounded Forth

Calvary Chapel Sydney

After a brief season of ministry spanning weeks in Thessalonica, Paul penned this letter in response to a good report he received from Timothy who consequently visited them. Despite suffering great affliction, the word of God and the faith of the new Christians in Thessalonica sounded forth and their boldness revealed the power of Jesus Christ who gives salvation. Verses in order of appearance: Acts 17:1-10 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Acts 23:25-26 Ezra 7:12 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4 1 Corinthians 13:13 Philippians 1:27-28 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7 1 Thessalonian 1:8-10 Acts 1:10-11 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10