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Themes in 1 Thessalonians 3

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Themes in 1 Thessalonians 3

1 Thessalonians 3:1 (show verse)

Therefore when we could bear no longer, we thought good to be left at Athens alone,

1 Thessalonians 3:2 (show verse)

And sent Timotheus our brother and minister of God and our fellow-worker in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and to comfort you concerning your faith,

Christian ministers » Called » Laborers in the gospel of Christ
Deacon » Also translated "minister,"
Gospel » Called » Gospel of Christ
The gospel » Is called the » Gospel of Christ
Timothy » Circumcised; becomes paul's companion
Timothy » Sent to the thessalonians

1 Thessalonians 3:3 (show verse)

That no one might be moved by these afflictions; for ye know that we are appointed hereto.

Afflictions » Life tested by the lord » Of ministers and prophets
Afflictions » Of ministers and prophets
Afflictions » Saints appointed to
Ministers » Support of » Afflictions of
Steadfastness » Should be manifested » Even under affliction
Trials » Of ministers and prophets

1 Thessalonians 3:4 (show verse)

For when we were with you we told you before, we should be afflicted; as it came to pass, and ye know.

Trials » Tribulation, a part of earthly experience

1 Thessalonians 3:5 (show verse)

Therefore when I could bear no longer, I sent to know your faith, left by any means the tempter should have tempted you, and our labour be in vain.

Satan » Tempts men vanquished by men » Tempts men
Satan » The prince » The tempter
Temptation » Satan the chief agent in
Temptation » The devil is the author of
The Devil » Saints » Tempted by
Titles and names of the devil » Tempter

1 Thessalonians 3:6 (show verse)

But now when Timotheus was come to us from you, and had brought us the good tidings of your faith and love, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, longing to see us, as we also to see you:

Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Thessalonians
Love to man » Exemplified » Thessalonians
Ministers » When faithful » Rejoice in the faith and holiness of their people
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Love them
Timothy » Sent to the thessalonians

1 Thessalonians 3:7 (show verse)

Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you, in, all our affliction and distress by your faith.

Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Thessalonians
Ministers » When faithful » Rejoice in the faith and holiness of their people

1 Thessalonians 3:8 (show verse)

For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.

Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Thessalonians
Ministers » When faithful » Rejoice in the faith and holiness of their people
Steadfastness » Ministers » Encouraged by, in their people

1 Thessalonians 3:9 (show verse)

For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy wherewith we rejoice for your sake before our God?

Joy » Ministers should » Have, in the faith and holiness of their people
Joy » Instances of » Of paul, rejoicing over his converts
Ministers » When faithful » Thank God for his gifts to their people
Ministers » When faithful » Rejoice in the faith and holiness of their people

1 Thessalonians 3:10 (show verse)

Night and day praying exceedingly, that we may see your face, and perfect that which is wanting in your faith.

Care » Paul's care of the church
Church » For other leaders » Paul's care for
Church » Care of » Paul's care of
Devotional life » Morning devotions » Prayerfulness
Grace of God » Growth in
Ministers » Call of, examples of » Care for the church
Paul's » Care for the church
Prayer » Should be offered up » With earnestness

1 Thessalonians 3:11 (show verse)

Now our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way unto you.

Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As the source of grace, equally with the father

1 Thessalonians 3:12 (show verse)

And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love towards one another and towards all men, as we also do towards you,

Brethren » Duty to » Abounding
Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Abounding
spiritual Development » Spiritual growth, encouraged » In love
Duty » To brethren » Abounding
Grace of God » Growth in
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » In love
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Abounding
Love » Special teachings concerning » Abounding
Love to man » Saints should » Abound in
Social duties » Brotherly love » Abounding
Spiritual » Encouraged » In love

1 Thessalonians 3:13 (show verse)

That he may establish your hearts unblameable in holiness (before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ) with all his saints.

Christian conduct » Blamelessness
Grace of God » Growth in
Heart » Renewed » Strengthened
The Heart » God » Establishes
Holiness » General references to
Holiness » Saints » Shall be presented to God in
Rewards at advent » Bestowed upon believers » Glory with the king
Second coming of Christ » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Glory with the king
The second coming of Christ » Shall be blameless at
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » With his saints
Steadfastness » Ministers » Should pray for, in their people
the future » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Glory with the king