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Themes in 1 Thessalonians 3

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Themes in 1 Thessalonians 3

1 Thessalonians 3:1 (show verse)

At last our desire to have news of you was so strong that, while we ourselves were waiting at Athens,

1 Thessalonians 3:2 (show verse)

We sent Timothy, our brother and God's servant in the good news of Christ, to give you strength and comfort in your faith;

Christian ministers » Called » Laborers in the gospel of Christ
Deacon » Also translated "minister,"
Gospel » Called » Gospel of Christ
The gospel » Is called the » Gospel of Christ
Timothy » Circumcised; becomes paul's companion
Timothy » Sent to the thessalonians

1 Thessalonians 3:3 (show verse)

So that no man might be moved by these troubles; because you see that these things are part of God's purpose for us.

Afflictions » Life tested by the lord » Of ministers and prophets
Afflictions » Of ministers and prophets
Afflictions » Saints appointed to
Ministers » Support of » Afflictions of
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » Even under affliction
Trials » Of ministers and prophets

1 Thessalonians 3:4 (show verse)

And when we were with you, we said to you that trouble was before us; and so it came about, as you see.

Trials » Tribulation, a part of earthly experience

1 Thessalonians 3:5 (show verse)

For this reason, when I was no longer able to keep quiet, I sent to get news of your faith, fearing that you might be tested by the Evil One and that our work might come to nothing.

Satan » Tempts men vanquished by men » Tempts men
Satan » The prince » The tempter
Temptation » Satan the chief agent in
Temptation » The devil is the author of
The Devil » Saints » Tempted by
Titles and names of the devil » Tempter

1 Thessalonians 3:6 (show verse)

But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and has given us good news of your faith and love, and that you have happy memories of us, desiring greatly to see us, even as we do to see you;

Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Thessalonians
Love to man » Exemplified » Thessalonians
Ministers » When faithful » Rejoice in the faith and holiness of their people
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Love them
Timothy » Sent to the thessalonians

1 Thessalonians 3:7 (show verse)

For this cause, brothers, in all our trouble and grief we were comforted about you because of your faith;

Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Thessalonians
Ministers » When faithful » Rejoice in the faith and holiness of their people

1 Thessalonians 3:8 (show verse)

For it is life to us if you keep your faith in the Lord unchanged.

Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Thessalonians
Ministers » When faithful » Rejoice in the faith and holiness of their people
Steadfastness » Ministers » Encouraged by, in their people

1 Thessalonians 3:9 (show verse)

For how great is the praise which we give to God for you, and how great the joy with which we are glad because of you before our God;

Joy » Ministers should » Have, in the faith and holiness of their people
Joy » Instances of » Of paul, rejoicing over his converts
Ministers » When faithful » Thank God for his gifts to their people
Ministers » When faithful » Rejoice in the faith and holiness of their people

1 Thessalonians 3:10 (show verse)

Night and day requesting God again and again that we may see your face and make your faith complete.

Care » Paul's care of the church
Church » For other leaders » Paul's care for
Church » Care of » Paul's care of
Devotional life » Morning devotions » Prayerfulness
Grace of God » Growth in
Ministers » Call of, examples of » Care for the church
Paul's » Care for the church
Prayer » Should be offered up » With earnestness

1 Thessalonians 3:11 (show verse)

Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus make a way for us to come to you;

Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As the source of grace, equally with the father

1 Thessalonians 3:12 (show verse)

And the Lord give you increase of love in fullest measure to one another and to all men, even as our love to you;

Brethren » Duty to » Abounding
Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Abounding
spiritual Development » Spiritual growth, encouraged » In love
Duty » To brethren » Abounding
Grace of God » Growth in
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » In love
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Abounding
Love » Special teachings concerning » Abounding
Love to man » Saints should » Abound in
Social duties » Brotherly love » Abounding
Spiritual » Encouraged » In love

1 Thessalonians 3:13 (show verse)

So that your hearts may be strong and free from all sin before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.

Christian conduct » Blamelessness
Grace of God » Growth in
Heart » Renewed » Strengthened
The Heart » God » Establishes
Holiness » General references to
Holiness » Saints » Shall be presented to God in
Rewards at advent » Bestowed upon believers » Glory with the king
Second coming of Christ » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Glory with the king
The second coming of Christ » Shall be blameless at
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » With his saints
Steadfastness » Ministers » Should pray for, in their people
the future » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Glory with the king