WHAT DO YOU WANT IN A CHURCH?

Church in Thessalonica:
Historically: Endured for

Spiritually: “The

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sounded forth from you … “ (1:8)
Culturally: “You may walk properly before

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… “ (4:12)

BE THE CHURCH

1. Completely

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   in the
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   _ of God’s Word
   2:13 – You
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   the word of God (cf. 1:6)
   2:13 – You
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   the word of God
   KEY: Not as word of men … but the word of God.
   See: 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21; Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 1; Psalm 119:97-105
   WPBC VIEW OF THE BIBLE
   1)
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   - God’s word / absolute truth
   2)
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   - Canon tested / Time tested / Life tested
   3)
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   - It works today!
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   - Interpret with context for original meaning

2. Accepts the road to

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   1:6 – “received the word in much
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   … “
   2:14 – “
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   the same things from your own countrymen …” (cf. Acts 17:1-9)
   WORDS OF JESUS: Luke 9:23-27; Matthew 5:10-16

BOTTOM LINE:
A

that lasts builds a

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_ that

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_!