1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 This was the revealed Word by the apostle to the people. The Gospel is the greatest help we can give someone. If people know Jesus Christ, our nation will change.  Nothing else can save except Jesus Christ.  Romans 1:16  Tell people about Jesus.   The Thessalonians heard the message and accepted it the Word of God.  He asks the believers how they conducted themselves when they heard the message. Qualities/standard of those who brought the message of Jesus: 1.  They were committed to Jesus Christ and God's people. (Acts 16 - they bore the results of what happened in Philippi). Do we truly believe in the Gospel? 2.  They were approved by God as opposed to being approved by man.  They were not self appointed servants  /workers.  This was evident by the way they came.  God can defend the Gospel.  We are to presentthe Gospel.   God is big enough to defend the Gospel.   We are to be honest.  They came simply with the message they believed.   They were consci

Romans 8:26; Acts17:4 Jesus is Messiah whether or not we believe. Having a knowledge of Jesus Christ doesn't mean that you are a Christian. We need to be in a place of Communication with God.  Not just talking but also listening to God. Paul was aware in Corinthian church who were leaders but not believers. 2 Corinthians 13: 5 1 Thessalonions 1:5-10 You should know for sure if you are going to heaven or not.  If you are not sure, you need seek it out. You can know about Christ is not being saved.  You must be convicted that you have a need that only God can fill. Unpardonable sin = rejected God.  That is what Adam and Eve did; it's what we have been doing ever since.    To find out, cry out to Jesus.  Our salvation is in Jesus Christ.  If you want to know Father, know Jesus.  Secondly they received message with joy.  These fellows in Thessalonica didn't get a better life after they became believers; life became worse.  Yet they found joy in the Holy Spirit.   They obe