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  • 1. The Struggles and Growth of a Church

    Introduction

    In 1 Corinthians 10:13, the apostle Paul reminds us that the temptations and trials of life are common to man, or typically faced by others. The same applies to churches. Every church goes through various struggles and growth pains, and while they are in many ways common to other churches and we should never think of them as totally unique, these struggles do have a way of developing their own character and makeup as a study of the seven churches of Asia Minor illustrates (Rev.

    Biblical Topics: 
    Ecclesiology (The Church)
    Introductions, Arguments, Outlines
    Passage: 
    2 Thessalonians
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    J. Hampton Keathley, III
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  • 10. The Conduct of the Assembly (1 Thes. 5:12-22)

    In the first chapter, the Apostle thanked God for this body of believers because, among other reasons, they were an example to the believers in Macedonia and Achaia and because their testimony had literally echoed out across the country. If such a testimony was to continue, certain basic responsibilities to the church leadership, within the leaders themselves, and within the church as a whole were absolutely necessary.

    Biblical Topics: 
    Fellowship
    Worship
    Passage: 
    1 Thessalonians
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    J. Hampton Keathley, III
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  • 9. The Comfort and Challenge Concerning the Day of the Lord (1 Thess. 5:1-11)

    Introduction

    In chapter 4:13, the Apostle began with, “Now we do not want you to be uninformed.” He then proceeded to enlighten them on an important prophetic theme. In this chapter, we find that Paul had thoroughly taught the Thessalonians on the Day of the Lord. Quite clearly, God wants us to know and understand the prophetic themes and doctrines of Scripture. But why?

    There are a number of biblical designs or purposes for the study and knowledge of the various prophetic themes of Scripture.

    Biblical Topics: 
    Comfort
    Passage: 
    1 Thessalonians
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    J. Hampton Keathley, III
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  • 8. The Comfort of His Coming (4:13-18)

    Introduction

    With verse 13, Paul begins his answer to another problem he learned about when Timothy returned from his trip to Thessalonica. It concerned questions and a certain amount of anxiety some were having with regard to their loved ones who had died. They were expecting the return of the Lord at any time, but what about those loved ones who had died since trusting Christ? From the content of verses 13-18, it is clear they were asking how would Christ’s return affect these loved ones who had since died?

    Biblical Topics: 
    Eschatology (Things to Come)
    Comfort
    Passage: 
    1 Thessalonians
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    J. Hampton Keathley, III
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  • 7. The Call to Holiness (1 Thess. 4:1-12)

    Introduction

    In many of his epistles, the Apostle begins with a doctrinal section followed by a practical and exhortational section concerned with the Christian walk or how Christians should live. In this epistle, rather than beginning with doctrine, there is a personal and historical section in which he demonstrates his thanksgiving for the Thessalonians, reviews his ministry, and shows his deep concern for them in their sufferings and present state.

    Biblical Topics: 
    Sanctification
    Passage: 
    1 Thessalonians
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    J. Hampton Keathley, III
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  • 6. The Concern Expressed (1 Thess. 3:1-13)

    Introduction

    In chapter 2, in answer to the accusations leveled against the Apostle by the enemies of the gospel, Paul reviewed his ministry among the Thessalonians as a nursing mother and an encouraging father (2:1-12). Having then declared their thankfulness for the wonderful way the Thessalonians had responded to the gospel as it was in truth, the effectual Word of God (2:13), he addressed their common experience of suffering (2:14-20).

    Biblical Topics: 
    Basics for Christians
    Sanctification
    Passage: 
    1 Thessalonians
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    J. Hampton Keathley, III
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  • The Church and the Last Things

    by
    Martyn Lloyd-Jones

    Wheaton: Crossway, 1998, 248 pages, which is the third volume of a series entitled “Great Doctrines of the Bible.”

    As the title indicates, this volume (which actually consists of a sermon series) concerns two doctrines, the doctrine of the church and the doctrine of the last things. Regarding the subject of Biblical teaching about the last things (or eschatology), Martyn Lloyd-Jones (MLJ) said:

    Start with the Scriptures.

    Biblical Topics: 
    Ecclesiology (The Church)
    Eschatology (Things to Come)

  • 5. The Commendation and Thanksgiving (1 Thess. 2:13-20)

    Introduction

    The next section, 2:13-20, continues to express the loving concern of Paul and his associates, especially in view of their welcome of God’s Word and in view of the persecution they were facing. In 2:13-16, Paul again thanks God for these Thessalonian believers, but it is not just another thanksgiving, nor a repeat, nor a continuation of 1:2-10. It is more of an amplification of those previous verses.

    Biblical Topics: 
    Soteriology (Salvation)
    Inspiration
    Passage: 
    1 Thessalonians
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    J. Hampton Keathley, III
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  • 4. A Compelling Example for Ministry (1 Thess. 2:1-12)

    Introduction

    In chapter 1, Paul begins with a salutation or greeting (1:1) followed by thanksgiving for the work of God and the response of the Thessalonians to the Gospel (1:2-10). In doing this he described them as a pattern or model for all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia because of the way the word of the Lord had sounded forth from this body of believers. This is then followed by a review of Paul’s ministry (really the ministry of his team) to the Thessalonians (2:1-12).

    Biblical Topics: 
    Issues in Church Leadership/Ministry
    Leadership
    Passage: 
    1 Thessalonians
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    J. Hampton Keathley, III
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