1 Thessalonians 2:13-16
Four Truths To Show That The Word Is Working
1, Our Acceptance Of The Word – Vs. 13
. Received (passive) vs. Accepted (Active)
. . James 1:22-24, 1:21
. Spiritual Results
. . Salvation 1 Peter 1:23 Brings Wisdom Psalm 119:24
. . Sanctification John 17:17 Builds Up Acts 20:32
. . Matures 1 Peter 2:2 Spiritual Success Psalm 1
. . Frees John 8:31-32 Gives Hope Psalm 119:114
. . Perfects 2 Timothy 3:16-17
2. Our Transformation By The Word Of God In Christ Jesus
3. Our Sufferings With The Word
. .The Word that brings suffering also brings the strength to endure the suffering
. . 2 Corinthians 2:14-16
4. Our Hostility Toward The Word
. . Romans 1
4. Our Hostility Toward the Word. .The Wo
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