“That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.” (1st Thessalonians 3:3) The abounding grace of God does not preclude trials and afflictions, but...

“For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men,...

“Ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.” (1st Thessalonians 1:7) We are all examples to those around us. We may be good or bad examples, but rest...

“And to wait for His Son from Heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.” (1st Thessalonians 1:10) A living hope and a...

“And patience of hope.” (1st Thessalonians 1:3) The grace of hope is that third grace in living union with faith and love in the heart of God’s people, as “an anchor of the...

“The Lord Himself shall descend” (1st Thessalonians 4:16) Here is that blessed hope which fills our hearts with hope, joy and expectation – “The Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a...

“Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with...

“For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.” (1st Thessalonians 5:2) ——————– A true believer does not desire to know more...

“Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.” (1 Thessalonians 1:4) Your ELECTION is known by your CALLING! “You hath He quickened who were dead…” (Ephesians 2:1) Have you been quickened, made...

“See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.” (I Thessalonians 5:15) What is the purpose...

“Abstain from all Appearance of Evil.” (1st Thessalonians 5:22) I know that many interpret this as suggesting that we avoid any conduct, behavior, and actions that, while they may not be...

Preached at Bedworth, England. On a Tuesday Evening in the month of April, 1852 By J.C. Philpot “For they themselves show of us what manner of entering in we had unto...

“For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we...

“Our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction.” (1 Thessalonians 1:5) Most men’s religion is nothing else but...

Preached at North Street Chapel, Stamford, on, March 1, 1862, by J. C. Philpot —————————— “Your work of faith, and labor of love, and patience of hope.” (1 Thessalonians 1:3) ——————————...