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7 And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. Model believers are not those who have never been through suffering. On the contrary, those who have suffered the most and continued to grow in the faith are the kind of believers that we are to emulate. Anyone can claimContinue reading “12Jul2008 1Thess 1:7”

5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. The authenticity of the message being preached can be validated by the presence over time of these three elements. There must beContinue reading “11Jul2008 1Thess 1:5”

3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. Faith led to work, love led to labor, hope led to endurance. The outworking of the Christian faith is not a mysterious process. When someoneContinue reading “10Jul2008 1Thess 1:3”