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The 2012 Northern Virginia Conference was on The Mountaintops of Scripture, giving a dispensational overview of the Bible. The goals of this study are three-fold: first, to help the Bible student “think through” the Bible story along the lines of God’s promises and their fulfillment in the Person and work of our Lord Jesus Christ. The second objective is for us to gain a sense of how to “rightly divide” the Word of God, according to its own inherent pattern. In so doing, we are able to see its unity and minimize supposed contradictions. Finally, this overall grasp of Scripture will enable us to “tell the story” to others, keeping the focus where it belongs—on Jesus Christ the Savior.
Gene Cunningham - January 24, 2007
1 Thessalonians #6
Election is by grace; through faith; Eph 2:8; Election involves a double choice: God the Father chose His Son--the Elect of God(Isa 42:1); believers are the Elect when they choose the Son; John 3:16; the work of faith(1Th 1:3); 1Th 5:8; Col 1:4-5
Scripture References: 1 Thessalonians 5:8, 1 Thessalonians 1:3, Colossians 1:4-5, John 3:16, Isaiah 42:1, Ephesians 2:8
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.