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Jan 03, 2016

Ready, Set, Go! | Introduction

Passage: 1 Thessalonians 1:1

Preacher: Travis Fleming

Series:Ready

Detail:

Grasping 1st and 2nd Thessalonians requires us to know the...

1.  People of the letters.
     They were...
       A.  Recent disciples.
       B.  Racially diverse.
       C.  Radically devoted.

2.  Problems they faced.
     They were dealing with...
       A.  Fierce opposition.
       B.  False teachers.
       C.  Fledgling leaders.
       D.  Fleshly conduct.
       E.  Flabby doctrine.

3.  Purpose of the letters.
     These letters...
       A.  Explain motives for doing ministry.
       B.  Establish a central authority.
       C.  Encourage us to serve the Lord faithfully.
       D.  Exhort us to stand firm.
       E.  Expect great things to come.

Questions to Consider:
       ●  Am I walking worthy of the divine calling?
       ●  Am I following the teaching of counterfeits?
       ●  Am I living in true biblical community?
       ●  Does the Second Coming influence my conduct?