In 2 Thessalonians 1, Paul begins by offering encouragement to the Thessalonian believers. He says he thanks God for this young church because their faith is flourishing and their love for one another is growing. What a powerful thing to tell any believer! This body of new converts is showing very positive signs and it hasn’t been easy. They have endured persecution, trials, and tribulations that could have broken them, but they have persevered.
2 Thessalonians 1:1–12, 1 Corinthians 15:9 , Ephesians 4:29, Matthew 22:36–39, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Thessalonians 5:2
In 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Paul writes to the believers at Thessalonica, “Comfort one another with these words.”
The comforting words Paul had written related to his reminder that Jesus is coming back! When I read Paul’s words in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, I’m also prompted ask, “Am I excited about that truth?” and, “Am I ready for His return?”
If someone asked, “How can I know if my faith is real?” What would you tell them? Could you help them with that question? When most people ask that question, they’re wondering if they’re really saved or not.
1 John 5:11-13, 1 John 5:12, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Hebrews 10:25, Romans 12:15 , James 5:16, James 1:2-4, Romans 8:25, Romans 10:14, Psalms 46:1-2, Matthew 24:44
If someone asked, “How can I know if my faith is real?” What would you tell them? Could you help them with that question? When most people ask that question, they’re wondering if they’re really saved or not. In this message, Pastor Jamie identifies the biblical evidence for one’s assurance of salvation. Going farther, he also recognizes three evidences that always accompany genuine salvation.
1 John 5:11-13, John 1:12, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Galatians 1:4 , Hebrews 8:12, Romans 10:9, John 10:28-29, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Ezekiel 11:19-20, John 14:17, Galatians 5:22-23, Acts 9:31, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Timothy 2:22, 2 Corinthians 5:20, Romans 5:5 , 1 John 4:19, 1 John 4:7, 1 John 13:34-35
Pastor Jamie kicks off our series on the book "Experiencing God," teaching three things the Holy Spirit reveals to those in Christ.
John 16:8-11, John 14:26, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Hebrews 9:27, John 3:16, John 14:6, Psalm 63:3, John 15:8, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Peter 2:12, 1 Peter 4:16