Northwest Gospel Church - Camas/Washougal

Ben Potloff • This week, we enter the final chapter of Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians. Once again, Paul comments on the beautiful example set by the Thessalonian Christian, and he encourages them to continue in their ways more and more. We recognize that Jesus is going to come again, and we are to remain awake and alert in hopeful anticipation of that day.

Max Janusch • As we continue in our journey through 1 Thessalonians, we come to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. In this passage, Paul and his companions write to inform the Thessalonians about the fate of those Christians who have already died. There is good news! Whether living or dead, all those in Christ will be raised with Christ and will spend eternity together with God.

Gavin Hesse • "Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you." The Thessalonian Christians loved one another deeply. But what does that kind of brotherly love look like in our lives? How can we better model the example set by the Thessalonians? As Paul continues to instruct and exhort these early Christians he addresses our love for fellow believers and the patterns that define our life and work. Here, we see that God’s Church is represented by God’s people.

Ben Potloff • How important is purity and holiness in the life of a Christian? This week, we see the Apostle Paul exhorting the Thessalonian Christians to set aside sexual immorality and the lusts of this world. He calls these early Christians to cast off impurity and embrace the holiness that God calls us to. Here, we see that if we know God, we should live like it.

Ben Potloff • As we continue through First Thessalonians, we come to an interesting passage. 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 is a text that demonstrates the great love that Paul and his coworkers have for the Christians in Thessalonica. Here, we see that when affliction could shake our faith, we stand firm in the Lord.

Nathan Noorlun • This week, we come to 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16. Paul shares his joy in the faith demonstrated by the church in Thessalonica. Here, we see that the legacy of a church stems not from its acceptance by the world but by its acceptance of the Word.