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

For this purpose we also thank God without ceasing, that, when you received from us the word of the message, even the word of God, you accepted it, not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also works in you who believe.

For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.

He also made us sufficient as ministers of a new covenant. This is a covenant not of the letter, but of the Spirit: for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

In the

Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is for your benefit that I go away. For if I do not go away the helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send it to you. (Greek: autos: it)

He is exalted to the right hand of God. He has received the promised Holy Spirit from the Father. So he poured out what you now see and hear.

Holy Spirit descended on all who heard the message Peter spoke.

When I spoke the Holy Spirit fell upon them just as it was in the beginning.

Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?

The manifestation (expression) of the Spirit is given to everyone for a beneficial purpose.

in pureness, in knowledge, in long-suffering, in kindness, in the Holy Spirit, in genuine love,

I want to learn this from you. Did you receive the Spirit by doing the works of the law, or by having faith in what you heard?

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

not by works done in righteousness, which we did, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration (restoration) (spiritual rebirth) and renewing (renovation) of the Holy Spirit.

God also testified about it with signs, wonders, and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit given according to his will.

God revealed to the prophets that the things they spoke were not for their own benefit but for yours. The Holy Spirit was sent from heaven to make known to you what the prophets spoke. Those who spread the good news to you did this. These are things even the angels want to look into.

In much

I do this that they may be filled with courage and be united (knit) together in love. I have the full assurance that only true understanding brings. In this way they will accurately know God's secret, which is Christ himself.

How shall we escape, if we neglect such a great salvation? It was first presented by the Lord and was confirmed to us by those who heard him.

We desire that every one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope down to the end.

let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.

Brothers, be more diligent to make your calling and election (choosing) sure. If you do (practice) (exercise) (apply) these things, you will never stumble!

General references

They were astonished at his teaching for he spoke with authority.

For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.