1 Thessalonians 1:5

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.

In word

1 Thessalonians 2:13

1 Corinthians 4:20

2 Corinthians 3:6

In the

In much

2 Peter 1:10

General references

Luke 4:32

1 Corinthians 4:20

Bible References

In word

And so we too constantly thank God that when you received God's message that you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human message, but as it truly is, God's message, which is at work among you who believe.

For the kingdom of God is demonstrated not in idle talk but with power.

who made us adequate to be servants of a new covenant not based on the letter but on the Spirit, for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

In the

But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I am going away. For if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you, but if I go, I will send him to you.

So then, exalted to the right hand of God, and having received the promise of the Holy Spirit from the Father, he has poured out what you both see and hear.

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the message.

Then as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them just as he did on us at the beginning.

Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in you?

To each person the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the benefit of all.

by purity, by knowledge, by patience, by benevolence, by the Holy Spirit, by genuine love,

The only thing I want to learn from you is this: Did you receive the Spirit by doing the works of the law or by believing what you heard?

For through the Spirit, by faith, we wait expectantly for the hope of righteousness.

he saved us not by works of righteousness that we have done but on the basis of his mercy, through the washing of the new birth and the renewing of the Holy Spirit,

while God confirmed their witness with signs and wonders and various miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.

They were shown that they were serving not themselves but you, in regard to the things now announced to you through those who proclaimed the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven -- things angels long to catch a glimpse of.

In much

My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ,

how will we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was first communicated through the Lord and was confirmed to us by those who heard him,

But we passionately want each of you to demonstrate the same eagerness for the fulfillment of your hope until the end,

let us draw near with a sincere heart in the assurance that faith brings, because we have had our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed in pure water.

Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to be sure of your calling and election. For by doing this you will never stumble into sin.

General references

They were amazed at his teaching, because he spoke with authority.

For the kingdom of God is demonstrated not in idle talk but with power.