Love & Holiness

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Love & Holiness

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Complementary Reading: Acts 17:1-10

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Sermon Outline

Overflow With Love, Be Firm in Holiness

  • Paul Rejoiced In the Thessalonians Spiritual Condition (verses 6-11)
    • Because they were quickly forced out of Thessalonica, Paul was concerned about the new Christians left behind
    • Paul rejoiced in their spiritual growth
  • Overflow with Love, Jesus is Coming (verse 12)
    • As you await Jesus, let the Holy Spirit cause you to overflow with love
    • Increase in love for other Christians
    • Abound in love for non-Christians
  • Be Firm in Holiness, Jesus is Coming (verse 13)
    • We are declared holy in Jesus Christ
    • In response to this grace, let the Holy Spirit actually make you holy as you wait for Jesus