The Bible is clear. We are not to sorrow, “as those who have no hope.” It doesn’t say that we don’t sorrow in the face of death or the loss of a loved one. We don’t sorrow like those who don’t know the Savior.

The promise for every believer in chapter four is followed by a word of warning in chapter five. The “Day of the Lord” will certainly come.

The Apostle Paul lays out three major points to consider in this text and the verses to follow. They comfort my heart.

The Comforting Promise of the word of the Lord.

The Clear Progression of the word of the Lord.

The Convicting Power of the word of the Lord.