God's Will For You in Christ Jesus
Comments for Study 4
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I. The Day of the Lord (1-10)
>1. Why is it unnecessary for Christians to speculate about times and dates of the Lord's coming? (1; Mk. 13:32)
* 1 Thessalonians 5:1 "Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you,"
* Mark 13:32 "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father."
* Jesus is coming soon. This is sure. What is not known is when. Jesus's coming again will be sudden and unannounced. Many have set dates to their shame and disgrace. No one knows when a thief comes. Jesus himself said his coming is like a their. A thief gives no hint or secret clue as to his coming. When he suddenly come he will take what is his, the world.
Until he comes I am to be prepared and alert. I am to put on faith and love and remain hopeful. I can be assured to have trouble in this world. But I am not under God's wrath. I will be together with Jesus and his people forever.
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>How will the Lord come again? (2-3)
* 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3 "for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape."
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>2. What is the best preparation for the coming of the Lord--the greatest event of human history? (4-6)
* 1 Thessalonians 5:4-6 "But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled."
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>Why does faith in Jesus' second coming have so many moral implications? (7-8)
* 1 Thessalonians 5:7-8 "For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet."
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>3. What is God's purpose for his chosen people? (9)
* 1 Thessalonians 5:9 "For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ."
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>What price did God pay for our life? (10)
* 1 Thessalonians 5:10 "He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him."
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II. Live in Peace with Each Other (11-24)
>4. How do Christians practice love toward each other? (11, 13a)
* 1 Thessalonians 5:11 "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."
* 1 Thessalonians 5:13a "Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work."
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>What is the Christians attitude toward leaders among them? (12-13)
* 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 "Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other."
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>In what ways should Christian leaders exercise their leadership? (12-13)
* So many good instructions here, practical advice. These are not commands. They are not law, just advice and helpful words. All of them are good.
"Do not quench the Spirit," is interesting. The Holy Spirit is always in me. He is powerful, even raising the dead Jesus and ignites the universe. Yet, the Spirit is gentle like Jesus. The Spirit works in me as I permit. Thus, I can quench the Spirit. I do not want to do this.
Yet how can I quench the Spirit? Way back in Genesis 6:3 it says, "Then the Lord said, "My Spirit will not contend with humans forever, for they are mortal; their days will be a hundred and twenty years." And when Saul did not do what the prophet Samuel said the Spirit left him. So I believe that if I do not follow the Lord's will for me, then I will quench the Spirit, meaning his influence will be resisted.
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>5. In what ways do the immature and undisciplined Christians need help? (14)
* 1 Thessalonians 5:14 "And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone."
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>How important is it to be forgiving and kind toward each other? (15)
* 1 Thessalonians 5:15 "Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else."
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>6. What is God's will for all Christians that is always known in all situations? (16-18)
* 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
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>How does Apostle Paul display his practice of this vital Christian way of life? (1:2,6; 2:13,19-20; 3:9)
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>7. How can Christians always maintain the spirit of joy, prayer and thanksgiving? (19-22)
* 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 "Do not put out the Spirit's fire; do not treat prophecies with contempt. Test everything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil."
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III. May God Sanctify You (23-28)
>8. What is Apostle Paul's prayer for Christians? (23)
* 1 Thessalonians 5:23 "May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ."
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>What is his faith? (24)
* 1 Thessalonians 5:24 "The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it."
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>9. what personal request did Paul have? (25)
* 1 Thessalonians 5:25 "Brothers, pray for us."
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>What is a holy kiss? (26)
* 1 Thessalonians 5:26 "Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss."
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>10. Who is this letter for?
* 1 Thessalonians 5:27 "I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers."
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>How is the grace of Jesus with us?
* 1 Thessalonians 5:28 "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you."
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