Features of Faithful Preaching 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Paul’s Faithful Gospel Preaching Was Declared . . . 1. To Please God—Not Men 1 Thessalonians 2:1-4 Acts 19:8; Acts 26:26 1 Corinthians 9:16
2. To Serve Others—Not Self Paul’s Faithful Gospel Preaching Was Declared . . . 2. To Serve Others—Not Self 1 Thessalonians 2:5-8 Philippians 2:20 John 2:23-24
Paul’s Faithful Gospel Preaching Was Declared . . . 3. In Deed—Not Word Only 1 Thessalonians 2:9-10 1 Corinthians 9:18 Galatians 6:6
4. To Secure Sons for God—Not for Paul Paul’s Faithful Gospel Preaching Was Declared . . . 4. To Secure Sons for God—Not for Paul 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 1 Corinthians 4:15 John 3:22-30 Acts 14:14-15 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; 15:3-4; Acts 13:28-32
Faithful Preaching Also Features: Become A Christian! Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:10) Believe Jesus is the Christ (John 8:24) Repent of sins (Luke 13:3) Confess Christ (Matt. 10:32-33) Be baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) Live a committed life (Rev. 2:10) Be Restored Back To God! Confess sin (James 5:16) Repent and pray (Acts 8:22) Renew your commitment (Rev. 2:4-5)