Sermon Notes

A Reputation of Hope

Part of 1 & 2 Thessalonians

February 4, 2024

A Reputation of Hope

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 ESV

Background of the Church of Thessalonica
- Location: modern-day

- Established: during Paul’s

missionary journey
- Context:

from Jews and Romans (Acts 17:1-15)

1. What is Paul’s emphasis?
-

in the Lord Jesus Christ vv.2-3

He was thankful for them, continually prayed for them, and
wrote this first letter to

them.

2. Can a person have assurance of salvation?
- “word” (

)
- “power and in the Holy Spirit” (

)
- “full conviction” (Repentance &

)

“We do not transform our lives in order to be saved; but having been saved,

by the power of God, starting with the reborn hearts that believe the gospel.” ~ Phillips, R. D. (2015)

3. How should we think of healthy ministry?
a. Jesus’

is preached during trials v.6
b. There’s

of the Holy Spirit v.6
c. A

of being imitators of Christ vv.6-8
d. Warm

in the midst of hostility v.9 (Acts 17:5-9)
e. Turning from sin in order to

v.9
f. Eager

of Jesus’ return v.10

Assured Christians are maturing in the

of God’s grace.

“And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the
sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness,
like the stars forever and ever.” ~