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Not In Vain. 1 Thessalonians. Vain: To no avail, unsuccessful . Luke 8:12 Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.
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Not In Vain 1 Thessalonians
Vain: To no avail, unsuccessful. • Luke 8:12 Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. • Romans 10:16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, "LORD, WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR REPORT?" Not in vain
1 Thessalonians 2:1 For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. • Why??? Not in vain
With much power 1:5 • Boldly in much conflict 2:2 • With the correct motivation 2:3-6 • With the right disposition 2:7-12 • With long term care 2:17-3:10 • With prayer 3:11-13; 1:2-3; 5:23-25 The manner in which it was preached
As the word of God 2:13 • In much affliction 1:6-7; 2:14-16 • Sounding forth the word themselves 1:8 • Turning from idols 1:9-10 The manner in which it was received
In continued growth 3:12; 4:1-2, 10 • In purity 4:3-8 • With brotherly love 4:9-12 • In comfort of the resurrection and return of Christ 4:13-18 • Prepared for the return of Christ 5:1-11 • With discipline 5:12-22 • With teaching 5:27 The manner in which it was continued
Not in Vain 1 Thessalonians