1. The Change in the Thessalonians

2. The Change in Thessalonians
From idol worshipers to servants of God
In spite of severe opposition (Acts 17)
What brought about this change?

3. The Change in Thessalonians
They Received the Word
In much affliction – v. 6; Acts 17:1-9
Word will bring results – receive or reject
As the Word of God – 2:13
If we reverence God we respect His Word
In order to be born again – 1 Peter 1:23

4. The Change in Thessalonians
They Turned From Idols
If converted will turn away from old man
May be false religion
May be family
May be immoral behavior
May be a relationship
Cannot serve the Lord & not turn from the old man

5. The Change in Thessalonians
They Turned To God
To serve Him – v. 9
To worship Him – 5:17
To abound in His work – 1 Cor. 15:58
To wait for His Son – v. 10
Will come as a thief in the night – 5:2
Waiting while busy serving

6. The Change in Thessalonians
They Sounded out the Word
Cannot be content with receiving word we must pass it on – 2 Timothy 2:2

7. Lessons Learned May have affliction in receiving Word
Can’t turn to God without turning from something
Can’t turn to God and not serve Him
Can’t turn to God and not sound out the Word

8. What Must I Do To Be Saved?
Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17)
Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37)
Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30)
Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32)
Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38)
Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)