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The Change in the Thessalonians

The Change in the Thessalonians. 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10. The Change in Thessalonians. From idol worshipers to servants of God In spite of severe opposition (Acts 17) What brought about this change?. The Change in Thessalonians. They Received the Word

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The Change in the Thessalonians

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  1. The Changein theThessalonians 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10

  2. The Change in Thessalonians • From idol worshipers to servants of God • In spite of severe opposition (Acts 17) • What brought about this change?

  3. The Change in Thessalonians • They Received the Word • In much affliction – v. 6; Acts 17:1-9 • Word will bring results – receive or reject • As the Word of God – 2:13 • If we reverence God we respect His Word • In order to be born again – 1 Peter 1:23

  4. The Change in Thessalonians • They Turned From Idols • If converted will turn away from old man • May be false religion • May be family • May be immoral behavior • May be a relationship • Cannot serve the Lord & not turn from the old man

  5. The Change in Thessalonians • They Turned To God • To serve Him – v. 9 • To worship Him – 5:17 • To abound in His work – 1 Cor. 15:58 • To wait for His Son – v. 10 • Will come as a thief in the night – 5:2 • Waiting while busy serving

  6. The Change in Thessalonians • They Sounded out the Word • Cannot be content with receiving word we must pass it on – 2 Timothy 2:2

  7. Lessons Learned • May have affliction in receiving Word • Can’t turn to God without turning from something • Can’t turn to God and not serve Him • Can’t turn to God and not sound out the Word

  8. What Must I Do To Be Saved? • Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17) • Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) • Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30) • Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32) • Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) • Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)

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