1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 Bible Study

Speaker: Mike Anthony
Series: Stand Alone Bible Studies
Date: May 27, 2020
Bible: 1 Thessalonians 2

Pastor Mike taught from 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 on May 27, 2020.
This sermon centers on the transformative power of the Word of God and the believer’s confidence in its divine authority, drawing from 1 Thessalonians 2 to emphasize that the gospel is not merely human message but the living, active word of God that saves and sanctifies. Paul’s unwavering boldness in proclaiming the gospel, despite persecution and personal cost, is rooted not in self-reliance but in divine empowerment, as he models a life of humility, sacrificial love, and integrity—motivated by a desire to please God rather than men. The preacher underscores that true faith is marked by receiving Scripture not as human opinion but as the very voice of God, which works in believers to transform their hearts and minds, renewing them according to God’s will. He warns against the danger of doubting Scripture’s divine origin, using the example of a young believer’s loss of faith due to rejecting biblical authority, and affirms that the Bible’s unity, coherence, and enduring truth stand firm against skepticism. Ultimately, the sermon calls the church to steadfast confidence in God’s sovereignty, the sufficiency of the gospel, and the Holy Spirit’s faithful work through Scripture, urging believers to live as light and salt in a dark world, walking worthy of the kingdom they have been called into. https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/1...