October 26th – 28th Basic Training Bible Ministries and Abundant Life Church presented “Seated in the Heavenlies: The Christian’s Position and Power in Christ”. The theme comes from Ephesians 2:6 “(He) raised us up together and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”
Gene Cunningham - January 24, 2007
1 Thessalonians #8
Paul is continually thankful for the Thessalonian believers: their faith; love and hope (1Th 1:3); review: the Mileposts of Salvation: God measures lives; not by great achievement; but by great devotion; The three phases of Salvation (1Th 1:9-10); 1Jo 2:15; repentance and faith are two sides of the same coin; once we are saved; our life is to be one of service to others; Gal 5:13; first promise of a Pre-tribulation Rapture (1Th 1:10); believers are delivered from the wrath to come; looking for the blessed hope and return of Jesus Christ (Tit 2:11-13)
Scripture References: 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 John 2:15, 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 1:3, Titus 2:11-13, Galatians 5:13
From Series: "1st Thessalonians - 2006"
The Thessalonians were persecuted for their faith. Paul's first letter to them provides comfort, reminding them of the details of Christ's return for His Church ("The Blessed Hope") and providing practical spiritual lessons for living.