I. Paul's Concern

II. Paul's Comfort

III. Paul's Prayer

Paul gives a defense of his ministry in Thessalonica by identifying the source of his Gospel, the motives of his proclamation and the result of his ministry. The Gospel we preach is from God, is motivated by love and produces maturity.

I. The Gospel is from God

II. The Gospel is motivated by love

III. The Gospel produces maturity.

Believers expect that their election will result in transformed lives through the power of the Holy Spirit.

I. The Power of the Gospel

II. Imitators of us and the Lord

III. Turning from Idolatry

Believers gratitude and identity is rooted in their election by God

I. Greeting

II. Faith, Love and Hope

III. God's Love in Election

An Introduction to 1st Thessalonians Acts 17:1-9

I. The City of Thessalonica

II. Paul's Ministry

III. The Response

I. The dread of the Jews

II. The Significance of Purim

III. The Feast of Purim

Esther 7&8: God's Vindication of His Servant

I. Esther's Request (7:1-6)

II. Mordecai's Vindication: (7:7-8:2)

III. The Jewish People's Protection (8:3-7, 15-17)