JESUS IS COMING AGAIN
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Charts from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission
1 Thessalonians |
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1 Th 1:1-10 | 1 Th 2:1-20 | 1 Th 3:1-13 | 1 Th 4:1-18 | 1 Th 5:1-28 | ||
LOOKING BACK |
LOOKING FORWARD |
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Personal Reflections |
Practical Instructions |
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Ministry In Person |
Ministry in Absentia (Thru Timothy) |
Ministry by Epistle |
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Word and Power of the Spirit |
Establishing & Comforting |
Calling & Conduct | 1Th 4:13ff Comfort |
1Th 5:12ff Commands |
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1 Salvation |
2 Service |
3 Sanctification |
4 Sorrow |
5 Sobriety |
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Paul Commends Spiritual Growth |
Paul Founds the Church |
Strengthening of the Church |
Directions for Spiritual Growth |
Holy Living in Light of Day of the Lord | ||
Exemplary Hope of Young Converts | Motivating Hope of Faithful Servants |
Purifying Hope of Tried Believers | Comforting Hope of Bereaved Saints | Invigorating Hope of Diligent Christians | ||
Written from Corinth |
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Key Words: Gospel (Word, Message), tribulation (suffering, affliction), Spirit, coming (Lord's return), holiness (sanctification, sanctify), faith, love, hope, Day of the Lord (day), Satan (tempter), brethren |
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See Introduction to 1Thessalonians by Dr John MacArthur: Title, Author, Date, Background, Setting, Historical, Theological Themes, Interpretive Challenges, Outline by Chapter/Verse. Excellent overview. From Grace To You ministries - same intro as in MacArthur Study Bible |
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Living in Daylight
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 Order in God's House
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 Personal Policies
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give Thanks
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 Entrusted Unto Glory
- 1 Thessalonians 5:25-28 Final Words to the Body at Large
MIKE ANDRUS AND JOSH BLACK - SERMON SERIES ON 1 THESSALONIANS
Each transcript averages about 10 pages.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-7 The King is Coming
- 1 Thessalonians 5:8-11 Enduring in the End Times
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 The Heart of a Healthy Church
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28 A Word of Conclusion for the Church
BIBLE GATEWAY
THOMAS BROOKS
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 The devil's tennis-ball
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 The Royal Gate
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Head, hand, heart, lip, and life
JOHN CEREGHIN
OSWALD CHAMBERS
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19 "Do Not Quench the Spirit"
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Prayerful Inner-Searching
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23: The Cost of Sanctification
VINCENT CHEUNG
- 1 Thessalonians 5 St. Patrick Was a Baptist Preacher
- 1 Thessalonians 5:2 The Day Of The Lord
- 1 Thessalonians 5:2 The Day Of The Lord - 2
- 1 Thessalonians 5:6 Awake!
- 1 Thessalonians 5:6 Rejoice Evermore
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Make It A Matter Of Prayer
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray Without Ceasing
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray Without Ceasing, Part 2
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17-25 Make It A Matter Of Prayer
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Biblical Perfection and Sanctification
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 The Dedicated Life
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Biblical Perfection and Sanctification
- 1 Thessalonians 5:25 Brethren, Pray For Us
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 The Day of the Lord
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 Rulers and Ruled
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 The Standing Orders of the Gospel
- 1 Thessalonians 5:20-22 The Spirit
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 Conclusion
THOMAS EDGAR
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11: Alert in Spirit
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28: Guidance in Godliness
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11: Alert in Spirit
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28: Guidance in Godliness
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Are You Ready?
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 How To Get Along With Others
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Christ's Return: The more we help Christians grow in faith, hope, and love, the more they will be ready for Christ's return. Video
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15; Relationships with One Another: To develop a mature church that exhibits faith, hope, and love, we must encourage all believers to participate in building up one another. Video
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22; Relationships with God: To produce a mature church, we must help believers engage in proper worship. Video
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28; Holistic Christian Living: Spiritual leaders should help all Christians live balanced and integrated lives that please God. Video
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Living in Light of the Future
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 Interpersonal Christianity
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Simple but Difficult Christianity
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 Maintaining Spiritual Growth
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 Growing Up to Be Like Jesus
GOSPEL COALITION
L W GRANT
DANNY HALL Sermons
JAMES HASTINGS
DAVID HOCKING
HOLMAN STUDY NOTES
- Holman Christian Standard Bible Study Bible - Well done conservative notes. Includes access to Holman NT Commentary on each Gospel (see Library in left gutter).
DAVID HOLWICK - sermons
- 1 Thessalonians 3: 1-13 A Faith That Lasts
- 1 Thessalonians 4: 1-18 God's Standards For Sex
- 1 Thessalonians 4: 2-10 Christians and Sex_(1985, full-text)
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Happy Halloween
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Rapture
- 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11 Like a Thief In the Night
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18 Living Like a Christian
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 Montanism - Too Free In the Spirit
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Grumbling Or Gratitude?
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Thankful in Whatever
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Gritty Gratitude
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19-23 How the Spirit Speaks Today
HYMNS RELATING TO 1 THESSALONIANS
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Comfort & Challenge Concerning Day of the Lord
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 Commentary
A E KNOCH - conservative, literal
- Concordant Commentary on the NT - scroll down for index
KEITH KRELL
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 The Reason for the Rapture
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 What Distinguishes Believers
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-5
- 1 Thessalonians 5:5-11
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28
GOTTLEB LUNEMANN
JAMES MACKNIGHT
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2: The Day of the Lord 1
- 1 Thessalonians 5:3: The Day of the Lord 2
- 1 Thessalonians 5:3: The Day of the Lord 3
- 1 Thessalonians 5:4-8a: Night People/Day People 1
- 1 Thessalonians 5:8b-11:Night People/Day People 2
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12: The Shepherd's Responsibility
- 1 Thessalonians 5:13: The Sheep's Responsibility
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 Recognizing True Shepherds
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15: Dealing with Problem People
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16: Rejoicing Always
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice Always
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17: Praying Unceasingly
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray Without Ceasing
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Giving Thanks in Everything
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 In Everything Give Thanks
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Not Quenching the Holy Spirit
- 1 Thessalonians 5:20 Responding to God's Word
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22: A Call for Discernment--Pt 1
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22: A Call for Discernment--Pt 2
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22: A Call for Discernment--Pt 3
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 A Prayer for Complete Sanctification
- 1 Thessalonians 5:25-28 A Plea to Pray for Pastors
- 1 Thessalonians 5:3 - The Work and Armor of the Children of the Day
- 1 Thessalonians 5:10 - Waking and Sleeping
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11 - Edification
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - Continual Prayer and Its Effect
RICHARD MAYHUE
J R MILLER
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14-28 Paul's Counsel to the Thessalonians
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 The Blessing of Work
JAMES MOFFATT The Expositor's Greek Testament
G CAMPBELL MORGAN - The Analyzed Bible
ROBERT MORGAN
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 In Everything Give Thanks
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Be Joyful Always
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Pray Continually
HENRY MORRIS Defender's Study Bible Notes
Conservative. From one of the world's leading creationists.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1 the times and the seasons no need
- 1 Thessalonians 5:2 day of the Lord thief
- 1 Thessalonians 5:3 Peace and safety as travail upon a woman
- 1 Thessalonians 5:5 children of light
- 1 Thessalonians 5:8 love helmet
- 1 Thessalonians 5:9 to wrath obtain salvation
- 1 Thessalonians 5:10 died for us
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11 comfort yourselves
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 feebleminded
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice evermore
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 every thing
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Quench not
- 1 Thessalonians 5:20 prophesyings
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21 good
- 1 Thessalonians 5:22 appearance of evil
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23 spirit and soul and body
- 1 Thessalonians 5:28 grace
ANDREW MURRAY
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Pray Without Ceasing (Lesson 31 from book "With Christ in the School of Prayer")
- 1Thess 4-5 Sermon Illustrations - some overlap with links below but all on one page
- 1 Thes 5:11: Wise Words
- 1 Thes 5:11: Johnny’s Race
- 1 Thes 5:11: Stay Close
- 1 Thes 5:1-11: Waiting… and Watching
- 1 Thes 5:11 The Swagger
- 1 Thes 5:1-18 Who Has Time To Pray?
- 1 Thes 5:1-22: Our Lord's Return
- 1 Thes 5:6: Your Last Day
- 1 Thes 5:6: Warning And Response
- 1 Thes 5:8: Defense Systems
- 1 Thes 5:8: It's For Sure
- 1 Thes 5:11 Reason to Smile
- 1 Thes 5:11 The Blessing of Encouragers
- 1 Thes 5:11 The Swagger
- 1 Thes 5:12–28 Do We Have To?
- 1 Thes 5:12–24 The Joy of Giving
- 1 Thes 5:12–28 Do We Have To?
- 1 Thes 5:12-24 Call of the Chickadees
- 1 Thes 5:12-18 All Day With God
- 1 Thes 5:13: The Church Cure
- 1 Thes 5:14: Friend or Foe?
- 1 Thes 5:14: Look Close
- 1 Thes 5:14: Why Do We Suffer?
- 1 Thes 5:15 Plight of the Crawdads
- 1 Thes 5:16-28 Prayer Marathon
- 1 Thes 5:17: Spiritual Jotting
- 1 Thes 5:17: The Squeaky Wheel
- 1 Thes 5:17: He's Waiting
- 1 Thes 5:17 Who Has Time to Pray?
- 1 Thes 5:17 Is It Time To Pray?
- 1 Thes 5:17 Don't Forget Monday
- 1 Thes 5:18. In All Circumstances
- 1 Thes 5:18: Knowing God's Will
- 1 Thes 5:18: A Flat Thanks
- 1 Thes 5:18:Details, Details
- 1 Thes 5:18 The Art of a Grateful Heart
- 1 Thes 5:18: Contentment
- 1 Thes 5:18: Thankful In All Things
- 1 Thes 5:18: Everyday Blessings
- 1 Thes 5:18: Thanks For Fleas
- 1 Thes 5:18: Give Thanks!
- 1 Thes 5:18: Give Thanks! (2012)!
- 1 Thes 5:16–24 Phone Zone
- 1 Thes 5:19 Invisible Influence
- 1 Thes 5:19: Be Safe--Not Sorry!
- 1 Thes 5:21: For Honest Skeptics
- 1 Thes 5:22: Allergic To…
- 1 Thes 5:24: Do Your Best And Leave The Rest
JOSEPH PARKER - People's Commentary
Instructions on How To Behave | 1 Thessalonians 5 :16-18 | Faithfulness; Christian Living; Church Life; Behavior | J. Gerald Harris |
How To Raise Your GQ | 1 Thessalonians 5 :18 | Gratitude; Thanksgiving | Paul E. Brown |
What Does Jesus Give Thanks For? | 1 Thessalonians 5 :18 | Thanksgiving; Gratitude | David E. Owen |
The Thankful Christian - Thank You, Suh! | 1 Thessalonians 5 :18 | Thanksgiving; Gratitude | J. Mike Minnix |
When Jesus Gave Thanks | 1 Thessalonians 5 :18 | Thanksgiving; Gratitude; Praise | J. Mike Minnix |
J C PHILPOT
PRECEPT MINISTRIES
- The Seventh Law What God Starts, He Finishes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Like a Thief in the Night
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 Christian Aerobics
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 The Standing Orders of the Gospel
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 God Finishes What He Starts (See also The Seventh Law What God Starts, He Finishes)
- 1 Thess 5:1–11
- 1 Thess 5:2
- 1 Thess 5:9
- 1 Thess 5:12
- 1 Thess 5:14
- 1 Thess 5:15
- 1 Thess 5:19–21
- 1 Thess 5:23
- 1 Thess 5:27
- 1 Thes 5:1 1 Thes 5:2 1 Thes 5:3 1 Thes 5:3b 1 Thes 5:4 1 Thes 5:5 1 Thes 5:6 1 Thes 5:6b 1 Thes 5:6c
- 1 Thes 5:7 1 Thes 5:8 1 Thes 5:8b 1 Thes 5:9 1 Thes 5:10 1 Thes 5:11 1 Thes 5:11b
- 1 Thes 5:12 1 Thes 5:12b 1 Thes 5:12c 1 Thes 5:12d 1 Thes 5:13 1 Thes 5:13b 1 Thes 5:13c 1 Thes 5:13d
- 1 Thes 5:14 1 Thes 5:14b 1 Thes 5:14c 1 Thes 5:14d 1 Thes 5:14e 1 Thes 5:15 1 Thes 5:15b
- 1 Thes 5:16 1 Thes 5:17 1 Thes 5:18 1 Thes 5:18b 1 Thes 5:19
- 1 Thes 5:20 1 Thes 5:21 1 Thes 5:21b 1 Thes 5:22
- 1 Thes 5:23 1 Thes 5:23b 1 Thes 5:24 1 Thes 5:24b 1 Thes 5:25
- 1 Thes 5:26 1 Thes 5:27 1 Thes 5:28
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28 The Continuing Walk of a Believer
- 1 Thessalonians 5:6 Sleeping Christians
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 Growing Spiritually: Love for the Church, Part 1
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 Growing Spiritually: Love for the Church, Part 2
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Growing Spiritually: Maintaining Constant Joy
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Growing Spiritually: Ceaseless Prayer
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Growing Spiritually: Continual Gratitude
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Sweet Hour of Prayer #8: Thanksgiving
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Quench Not the Spirit 9
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 Growing Spiritually: Careful Discernment
ADRIAN ROGERS
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11: Alert and Sober
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22: A Series of Exhortations
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28: A Closing Benediction
J. C. RYLE
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4 Get Ready for Take Off Part 3
- 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11 Get Ready for Take Off Part 4
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Church Life 101
JOHN SCHULTZ - 37 page commentary by former missionary to Irian Jaya, Indonesia
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8 Watchfulness Enjoined
- 1 Thessalonians 5:8 The Duties of Moderation and Watchfulness
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 The Nature of True Religion
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Quench Not the Spirit
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21 Investigation of Truth Recommended
- 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Abstaining from All Appearance of Evil
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23, 24 Complete Sanctification to be Sought After
- 1 Thessalonians 5 Commentary
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1 Children of the Day - 1 Thessalonians 5:1
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-5 Children of Light - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-5
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 God's Will for You - 1 -- 1 Thessalonians 5:18
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 God's Will for You 2 - 1 Thessalonians 5:18
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Giving Thanks - 1 Thessalonians 5:18
HAMILTON SMITH
- 1 Thessalonians 5 Expositional Comments
- 1 Thessalonians 5:6: Awake! Awake!|
- 1 Thessalonians 5:6: Enchanted Ground
- 1 Thessalonians 5:6: Sleep Not
- 1 Thessalonians 5:8 The Christian's Helmet
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice Evermore
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17: Pray Without Ceasing
- 1 Thessalonians 5:6: Solution for Sleepy Saints - devotional
- 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Perfection and Preservation - devotional
- 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Safe in Union with the Lamb - devotional
- 1 Thessalonians 5:25 Prayer for Your Pastor - devotional
JOE STOWELL
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 The Day of the Lord
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Christian Testimony in the Light of Lord’s Return
GEORGE WHITEFIELD
- 1Thessalonians 5:1-11 - "Differing Eschatological Views"
- 1Thessalonians 5:12-14 - "Be An Encourager In The Body Of Christ, Not A Discourager"
- 1Thessalonians 5:15-18 - "Give Thanks In All Circumstances. This Is God's Will For You"
- 1Thessalonians 5:19-22 - "Prophecy 1"
- 1Thessalonians 5:20 - "Prophecy 2"
- 1Thessalonians 5:20-22 - "Prophecy 3"
- 1Thessalonians 5:23-28 - "He Who Calls Us Is Faithful, And His Grace Is Sufficient"
- 1 Thessalonians Teaching Series
- 1 Thessalonians 5 Encouragement
- 1 Thessalonians 5 Admonition
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Gratitude & Spirituality
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12: A Life That Excels
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11: Being Always with the Lord
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Priorities for Life in the Body
- Knowing God Through Thessalonians
- What Can We Know About The Second Coming?
- See Table comparing Rapture vs Second Coming