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Themes in 1 Thessalonians 3

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Themes in 1 Thessalonians 3

1 Thessalonians 3:1 (show verse)

So, unable to bear it any longer, I made up my mind to be left behind at Athens all alone;

1 Thessalonians 3:2 (show verse)

I sent Timotheus our brother, a minister of God in the gospel of Christ, for your strengthening and encouragement in the 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)

to prevent anyone being disturbed by these troubles. (Troubles are our lot, you know that well;

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)

for we told you beforehand, when we were with you, that "we Christians are to have trouble" ??and, as you know, it has been so.)

Trials » Tribulation, a part of earthly experience

1 Thessalonians 3:5 (show verse)

Well then, unable to bear it any longer, I sent to find out about your faith, in case the Tempter had tempted you and our labour had been thrown away.

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 when Timotheus reached me a moment ago, on his return from you, bringing me the good news of your faith and love and of how you always remember me kindly, longing to see me as I long 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)

then, amid all my own distress and trouble, I was cheered ??this faith of yours encouraged me.

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)

It is life to me now, if you stand firm in the Lord.

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 render thanks enough to God for you, for all the joy you make me feel in the presence of 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 I pray specially that I may see your faces and supply what is defective in 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)

May our God and Father and our Lord Jesus direct my way to you!

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

1 Thessalonians 3:12 (show verse)

And may the Lord make you increase and excel in love to one another and to all men (as is my love for 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 as to strengthen your hearts and make them blameless in holiness before our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones. [Amen.]

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