1 Thessalonians 1:2-5 (NASB)
2 We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father, 4 knowing, brethren beloved by God, His choice of you; 5 for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake.
Theme: Christians are spiritually encouraged when the know that other Christians are thankful for them.
Outline:
1) Continual prayer for them (1:2)
2) Constant remembrance of them (1:3)
A) Their work of faith
B) Their labor of love
C) Their steadfastness of hope
3) Confidence of their election (1:4-5)
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