Love one another
1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13
Introduction
Paul’s gospel hated opposition (Acts 7:58,8:1-3,9:1-2)
Paul’s gospel hearted love (1 Thessalonians 2-3, especially 3:12)Paul’s gospel hearted love in Thessalonica (2:1-16)
Paul’s gospel hearted love since he was forced to leave
he longed to get back to them (2:17-20)
he sent Timothy to do what he couldn’t do (3:1-5)
he rejoiced when he heard they were standing firm (3:6-10)He wants to see the Lord work the same love in them (3:11-13)
Conclusion