Gospel Evidence - 1 Thess 1:4-6
· The Delivery of the Gospel (vs. 5a)
o The message was not simply a well crafted argument.
o The gospel is the power of God.
o Effectiveness is a result of the Spirit’s work.
o The gospel must be portrayed and received with complete confidence.
· The Reception of the Gospel (vs. 5b-6)
o The Thessalonian believers evidenced their belief by imitating the faith of the Apostles.
o Ultimately, the Apostles and the believers were imitating Christ.