The Life-Giving, Life-Changing Power of the Gospel (1 Thessalonians 1:6-10)
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1 Thessalonians 1:6-10 (NASB) 6You also became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation with the joy of the Holy Spirit, 7so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. 8For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything. 9For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, 10and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath to come. Theme: The Gospel message received and believed will change your life on earth and guarantees eternal life in heaven. Three implications about the Gospel which speak to its power to save the souls of sinners and change their lives forever:The Gospel is often received with difficulty, but with supernatural joy(1:6)The Gospel compels believers (Christians) to spread the Good News to others who don't know Jesus(1:6‑8)The Gospel radically transforms what sinners used to believe (and do/say)(1:9‑10)
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