0968. 947. What a Christian Is Said to Be

947. What a Christian Is Said to Be

In 1 Thessalonians 1

1. An Active Believer. “Your work of faith” (1Th_1:3).

2. A Diligent Worker. “Labour of love” (1Th_1:3).

3. An Enduring Looker. “Patience of hope” (1Th_1:3).

4. A Chosen Beloved. “Beloved your election of God” (1Th_1:4).

5. A Consistent Follower. “Followers of us” (1Th_1:6).

6. A Good Example. “Ensamples” (1Th_1:7).

7. A Powerful Herald. “From you sounded out the Word of the Lord” (1Th_1:8).

8. A God-honouring Witness. “Your faith to God-ward is spread abroad” (1Th_1:8).

9. An Unmistakable Convert. “Ye turned to God” (1Th_1:9).

10. A Royal Servant. “To serve the living God” (1Th_1:9).

11. An Expectant Saint. “To wait for His Son from Heaven” (1Th_1:10).

12. A Saved Soul. “Jesus, who delivered us from the wrath to come” (1Th_1:10).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH