Faith, Hope, and Love – 1 Thessalonians 1:2
Is the church you are a part of known by your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope?
1 Thessalonians
This is a collection of devotional posts from the book of 1 Thessalonians. They are sorted according to when they were written, with the most recent first. To see them in their biblical order, select them from the menu.
Pleasing God Rather than People – 1 Thessalonians 2:4
Like Paul, my goal should be to be pleasing to God rather than to the people around me. He is the one I am answerable to in the end.
Live a Life Worthy of God – 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12
Paul’s plea for us all is that we would live a life worthy of God. That we would live holy and godly lives that are pleasing to God.
Increasing in Love – 1 Thessalonians 3:12
Paul’s prayer for the Thessalonian church is that they would be ever increasing in their love for each other. An active love.
Never Stop Growing in Love – 1 Thessalonians 4:10
Don’t be content with your love for other believers. Let it grow. Never stop growing in your love for others within the body of Christ.
With the Lord Forever – 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 17-18
One of the few certainties that we face as humans is death. But we need not fear death. It is birth into life with the Lord forever.
Let’s Stay Awake and Sober – 1 Thessalonians 5:6
Jesus promised that he would return for us. While we wait for his coming, we need to stay awake and sober, not caught up in the world’s ways.
Encourage One Another – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
As fellow members in the body of Christ, we should be actively involved in the lives of our fellow members. Be an encourager and a builder.
Always Rejoice and Give Thanks – 1 Thess. 5:16-18
What is God’s will for your life? His will is that we rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances.
Rejoice, Pray and Give Thanks – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Nothing needs saying.
A Flourishing Faith and a Growing Love – 2 Thessalonians 1:3
The church at Thessalonica was flourishing in faith and growing in love. They were, and are, an example of what is important for a church.
