04 First Thessalonians 1:4-6a (Proclaim with Power)

TITLE: Proclaim with Power
BIG IDEA: Paul had a specific method of sharing the good news
I. Review
II. Translation
III. Big picture of 1 Thessalonians chapter one
IV. Exegesis of 1:4-6a
1. Share not with mere words (1:5)
1 Peter 3:15
2. Share with spiritual activity (1:5)
a. Power.
Romans 1:16 / Acts 1:8
b. The Holy Spirit.
John 16:8
c. Full assurance.
d. Virtuous modeling (1:5-6a)
e. The results:
a. Those in faith are loved of God (1:4)
Romans 8:35-39
b. Those in faith are elected by God (1:4)