Scripture: 1 Thessalonians: 1:1-10;Matthew 25:31-40;John 15;James 2:14:26; John 6:29, Paul expressed opening thanks for the faith evident in the believers in Thessalonica that resulted in their labors of love and steadfast endurance of hope in the midst of hardship and persecution. Paul reminds them that the Gospel came to them by the Word through the power of the Holy Spirit, turning them from pagan practices to faith in the living God. This teaching concludes with a biblical discussion of faith and good works " comparing: Matthew 25 (sheep), John 15 (vine and the branches) and James 2(faith without works). God promises to save us and sanctify us, we are not to work to save ourselves. In Jesus' words, "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent" - John 6:29