Sunday Morning

1 Thessalonians 1:8-9 A healthy church is known for its mission-mindedness, as well as it evidence of true repentance.

1 Thessalonians 1:5-7 A healthy church can be recognized by its commitment to preaching and applying the truth. One way this will be manifested is joyfulness in suffering.

1 Thessalonians 1:4 Christians are the chosen and beloved by God, and thus part of a family of other chosen and loved ones. This is our identity.

1 Thessalonians 1:4 Paul was thankful for God’s sovereign choice of the ones in Thessalonica who believed the gospel. This statement surfaces the biblical doctrine of election.

1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 The Thessalonians gave clear confirmation of their saving faith — they were known for their active faith, their tireless love, and their enduring hope. And the Apostle Paul gave thanks to God for those evidenced.

1 Thessalonians 1:1 In the short salutation, we find the very heart of the gospel.