The book of 1 Thessalonians encourages believers in the ordinary occurrences of the Christian life. Paul’s letter recounts the work of God in how the gospel is received; as a result, it inspires the church to endure the trials of persecution, hope for the future, and pursue everyday faithfulness. These themes are most certainly applicable to churches today.
Here are five specific reasons you should preach through 1 Thessalonians.
1. It will prompt a correct understanding about how to decipher God’s will.
Some of the questions I’m most commonly asked as a pastor is “What does God want me to do?” and “What is God’s will for my life?” How we understand the relationship between the Bible, prayer, and the personal guidance of the Spirit is important to the Christian life. Where the Bible speaks clearly, we must exercise attentiveness.
Nowhere is Scripture clearer about God’s will for people than in 1 Thessalonians 4: “For this is the will of God, your sanctification” (4:3). The careful application of this truth is so important for Christians. Not only does this passage give clear teaching about growth in holiness and the shedding of sinful behavior, it also gives us a needed framework
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