Paul had been given an evangelical mission aimed at an eschatological goal that prompted a pastoral concern.

The incarnation of Christ was a rescue operation in which God Himself provided the means for our redemption and forgiveness, resulting in our reconciliation and peace with God.

There will be visible manifestations of the work of God’s Word in believers that will include endurance through the inevitable opposition faithful followers will face.

Rightly understood, the gospel motivates us to continually give thanks to God,

not only for His work in and through us, but for all things.

continued discussion from last week.

same handout.

When God’s Word is received and believed for what it truly is,

it does the work of gospel transformation that God intends.

The apostles’ conduct among the Thessalonians demonstrated the

life-shaping power of the gospel and set an example for them to follow

in their own lives and community.