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Themes in 1 Thessalonians 3

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Themes in 1 Thessalonians 3

1 Thessalonians 3:1 (show verse)

Being therefore impatient to hear of you, we judg'd it proper to stay at Athens alone, and send you our brother Timothy,

Athens » A city » A city of greece

1 Thessalonians 3:2 (show verse)

a minister of God, and our collegue in preaching the gospel of Christ, that by establishing you in the faith, and by his exhortations,

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)

none of you might be stagger'd by these persecutions: for you know that we are destin'd to suffer.

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 even when we were with you, we foretold you, that we should be persecuted, as you know it happen'd.

Trials » Tribulation, a part of earthly experience

1 Thessalonians 3:5 (show verse)

not being able therefore to wait any longer, I sent Timothy to know the state of your faith, for fear the tempter should have seduc'd you, and all our labour have prov'd abortive.

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 Timothy, upon his arrival here from you, brings us the agreeable news of the perseverance of your faith and charity, that you always make honourable mention of us, and that you desire to see us as ardently 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)

Thus, my brethren, your conduct has given us great consolation, under all our persecutions and distress.

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 now I am reviv'd, since you continue stedfast in the christian profession.

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)

how can I be sufficiently thankful to God upon your account, for all the joy, which by your means we have been affected with,

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)

whilst night and day we make our ardent requests to him, that we may once more be present with you, that nothing may be wanting to the perfection of your faith?

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 God our father, and our Lord Jesus Christ remove all the obstructions of our journey to you.

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

1 Thessalonians 3:12 (show verse)

may the Lord make you increase and abound in mutual love, in love towards all men, as we do towards 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)

that by the sanctity of your affections, you may stand unreprov'd in the presence of God our father, when our Lord Jesus Christ shall come with all his holy angels.

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