We finished the month of May expounding 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 and there's a question that retains to that last verse when it comes to God calling us into His kingdom and glory.

Is this a past or future event?

When it comes to looking at the various passages referring to the Kingdom of God, it seems to be that this is both a past and future event; both an earthly and celestial kingdom but one that is realised in all its fullness once the new heaven and new earth arrive as described in Revelation 21.

The ultimate question from this study though - one that we all need to answer as well as ask those around us - is found in the conclusion of the message.

I trust you can answer it in the positive. Listen to the message to find out!

When I say Christian maturity, you might be more familiar with the word Spiritual maturity. 

Ultimately, we're talking about our sanctification or holiness as described in Romans 6:19 - a word used sometimes to refer to our walk/lifestyle in Christ becoming transformed more and more into His image each day.

As Paul describes in the last verse of our passage, which we expounded on Sunday, the goal of ministry is for as many of us to, "walk in a manner worthy of God." The more of us that do this at Fraser Coast Baptist Church, the more of a witness we will be in the community.

How's your walk going? Do you believe you are spiritually mature?

I discovered five criteria in the passage of 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12, that Paul testifies himself living up to in his ministry, that we would do well in following ourselves.

You may have been overwhelmed, like I was, in seeing this list of characteristics and then realised your level of faith wasn't as mature as you thought.

If that is the case, the question I have for you then is:

"Do you have the willingness or desire to level up your faith?"

As we gained last week from looking at this passage, actions speak louder than words.

It's a question not just for Pastors and Teachers to ask but every Christian, who is doing some kind of ministry in their local context. Here are 7 criteria found in the first 6 verses of Paul's second chapter in his letter to the Thessalonian church, that can be used to assess whether our motives are pure - just like Paul's were.

This a question to ask someone to find out what their eschatology is. If the answer is no, it means they apply passages of Scripture to themselves when they are intended to be addressed to the Jews only. We talk about the doctrine of imminence which says that Jesus can come anytime, even this very second. Are you ready?#baptistchurch #herveybay #christianity #christianliving #frasercoastbaptistchurch #christianchurches #faithjourney #timeyschen #jesuslovesyou #hope #onlinechurch #churchonline #ministry #eschatology #endtimes

Here are at least 6 criteria to use for anyone who wishes to handle the word of God with care and accuracy. For most people, it takes time and effort to take into account these criteria when studying Scripture. For those, who wish to understand more of the Bible, these six are an absolute minimum when attempting to interpret Scripture.#askmeanything #baptistchurch #herveybay #christianity #christianliving #frasercoastbaptistchurch #christianchurches #faithjourney #timeyschen #jesuslovesyou #hope #onlinechurch #churchonline #ministry #scriptureinterpretation #scriptureexplained #scripture

The church in Thessalonica turned out to be an example to everyone around and even beyond in the regions down south. Their ministry turned into a mission. What does it look like for our lives to be an example to those around us and what would it take for us to get there?

Here are 3 implications that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ results in. Have you been taught these three crucial truths to know as we walk worthy of the calling in Christ Jesus?#baptistchurch #herveybay #christianity #christianliving #frasercoastbaptistchurch #christianchurches #faithjourney #timeyschen #jesuslovesyou #hope #onlinechurch #churchonline #eastersunday #easter #resurrection #emptytomb

I was brought up to believe in the importance of confessing my sins in order for my relationship with God to remain healthy. But is that was this verse is teaching? Did John have in mind Christians' habitual sins in mind when writing down this verse?I've now come to the conclusion that he didn't have Christians in mind even though countless others believe he's writing specifically to Christians in this letter. I aim to show logic that 1 John 1:9 is an evangelistic verse calling sinners to acknowledge their sin before a holy God.

Expository preaching on 1 Thessalonians 1:3.

A range of questions about divorce, fornication, LGBQTIA+ issues and more.