Title: Dramatic Conversion of the Thessalonian Church
Contents
1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Dramatic Conversion Thessalonians Theme: 11. Conversion. 2007. 3. .
◎ Introduction
: The example of the Thessalonian church is
It is found primarily in the dramatic conversion and strong preaching of the Lord's Word (5-10).
One). There were ministers who preached the gospel in the proper way. (5)
2). They accepted the Word despite persecution and opposition. (6)
3). Set an example for other believers. (7-8)
4). They forsook idols and returned to God. (9-10)
1. There were ministers who preached the gospel in the proper way. (5)
※ In the exemplary church, there were ministers who preached the gospel in the way it should have been preached.
※ Paul went to the Thessalonians for one purpose only. It is about preaching the gospel to people and serving their needs.
One). Paul didn't just communicate with words. (5)
※ He was only interested in preaching the word of God and the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
* Paul knew that God only glorified His Word.
※ Paul did not depend on such things as ① the fluency of his speech, ② his noble thoughts, ③ his abilities, ④ his influence, ⑤ his wisdom, ⑥ his appearance.
(Mark 16:15, Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 2:1-2, 2:4-5, 13, 4:20, 9:16, 15:1-4, 2 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Timothy 4:2, Hebrews 4:12)
2). Paul preached the gospel with power, the Holy Spirit, and great conviction (5).
① Preaching with “power” means preaching with the power and power of God.
* The gospel is the power of God working in people's hearts.
* The gospel moves, inspires, awakens, convinces, and empowers people to believe and receive the Lord Jesus Christ.
It is the power of God to make
* The preacher must be under God's control so that God's power may come upon him and work through his life. Be God's instrument.
(Acts 1:8, Romans 1:16, Phil 2:l3, Hebrews 4:12, Jeremiah 5:14, 23:29)
② Preaching with the Holy Spirit means that the Holy Spirit also works in people's hearts.
* To be convinced of the truth of the gospel.
* The truth of the gospel