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Week of June 26, 2022
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Introduction (1:1)
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Congratulations (1:2-3:13)
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Exhortations (4:1-5:22)
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Conclusion (5:23-28)1.

1 Thessalonians 3:12
Sermon Outline
1. Introduction ~ our topic today is the ∆ “change” that Jesus brings
1.1. 1 Thess 3:12-13 in the Gk this opens w/ “you” (υμας) [ŭ măs]
2. Context ~ Paul is asking for God to change them 1 Thess 3:12
2.1. it seems that God more wonderful than we fathom 1 Thess 3:11
2.1.1. He is revealed as a mystery 1 Cor 8:6
2.2. Paul asks that the Thessalonians about in love Phil 1:9
3. Love ~ comes into focus 1 Thess 3:12 only God can do this Rom 5:5
4. Change ~ is required @ a fundamental level in their lives
4.1. for Paul-this change always started w/love Rom 13:8-10
4.1.1. this is the 1st of the fruit of Spirit Gal 5:22-23
5. Blameless ~ supernatural outworking will be evident 1 Thess 3:13
5.1. this gets tough, we are called to love our enemies Luke 6:27-28
5.2. @ salvation God gives us the “gift of righteousness” Rom 5:17
5.2.1. the desires of our hearts change 1 Thess 3:13
5.2.2. this is the fruit of inner sanctification Phil 2:15
6. Holy ~ (ἁγιωσύνη) describes life in the Spirit 1 Cor 3:16
6.1. perfecting us is God’s work; we must cooperate Phil 2:12–13
7. Christian Living ~ is expressed practically in daily life 1 Thess 4:3-7
8. Application ~ the Church been condemned for being judgmental
8.1. we are commanded to love & a loveless Christianity is an oxymoron
8.2. this kind of love is shown through action Rom 5:8
8.3. if the Father’s nature is to love & we claim to be His children
8.3.1. then love is going to be demonstrable 1 John 4:7-12
8.3.1.1. this kind of love comes from outside 1 John 4:13
8.4. what God asks of us is what God supplies for us
8.4.1. what He asks of us is to surrender & let Him do it
For Contemplation:
Am I ready to cooperate w/ the Holy Spirit changing me into something new?
Homiletical Idea:
Jesus changes us.
For Prayer:
Lord, may my life reflect a family image as I become more like You.