Hope in the Word of God (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16)

Town Creek Baptist Church

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1/19/24
Rev. Clint Smith

Hope in the Word of God (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16)

The Apostle Paul was bold in his gospel witness when addressing the Thessalonians. He thanked God that the message he preached was received not as the word of men but welcomed as the divine word of God.

Paul preached the supernatural truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Led by the Holy Spirit, he preached the Word with great expectation. Isaiah 55:8-11; Psalm 119:105; 2 Timothy 3:16,17

The Thessalonians provided evidence that the Word of God transformed their lives, empowered by the Holy Spirit, they received and believed Paul’s witness. God’s Word is powerful and life-changing! Romans 12:1,2; Hebrews 4:12,13

The Word of God transformed the Thessalonians and renewed their minds, enabling them to reject their idolatrous culture and worship the One True God.

After their salvation, the Thessalonians became imitators of their spiritual brothers and sisters in other churches. They willingly endured sufferings for Christ from their non-believing fellow citizens. 1 John 5:1-5; 1 Peter 4:1-19

Haters of God reject the truth of the Word. They killed the Lord Jesus and their own prophets. Even today, these haters continue to persecute and wound His faithful followers, the Church. 2 Timothy 3:12-13

God is divinely displeased with those who oppose His truth. Paul’s adversaries made every effort to hinder the work he and his team were doing for the Lord.

Paul emphasized that God has a divinely appointed limit to the sin He will tolerate from unbelievers. Once that limit is reached, the full and eternal wrath of God comes upon them. John 3:35,36

How about us today, do we genuinely have hope in the Word of God?

Like the early Church, do you have the holy boldness to live out the Word of God?

Would you rather follow God’s path or suffer God’s wrath?

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