1 Thes. 5:16-28
Mature Worship
1Th 5:16 Rejoice evermore.
– A Christian life should be
characterized by joy. Every church
family has its doubting
Thomas. Like witnessing an
autopsy.
Ecc. 3:1-8
this would make a good topical message.
Savior, Salvation, Security, etc…
1Ti 6:8 And having food and
raiment let us be therewith content.
Heb 13:5
Let your conversation
be without covetousness;
and be content with such
things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake
thee.
1Th 5:17
Pray without ceasing.
If we did this, we would rejoice without ceasing.
1Th 5:18 In every thing
give thanks: for
this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
this certainly falls in line with
the above mentioned.
1Th 5:19
Quench not the Spirit.
Keep the Spirit alive, on fire,
1Th 5:20
Despise not prophesyings. Modern
day preaching.
1Th 5:21
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
1Th 5:22
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
1Th 5:23
And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and
I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved
blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1Th 5:24
Faithful
is he that calleth you, who also will do
it.
1Th 5:25
Brethren, pray for us.
1Th 5:26
Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.
1Th 5:27
I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy
brethren.
1Th 5:28
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ
be with you. Amen. The first epistle to
the Thessalonians was written from Athens.
Family worship
v.17-28 How we worship means a lot.
v.17) Prayer
v.18) Praise
v.19-21) Word of God
v.22-24)Godly Living
v.25-28 Christian Fellowship