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Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10
The Gospel the Apostles Preached
Intro.
1. Why should you (anyone) believe and follow the gospel of Jesus? Mark 1:14-15
2. Answer is given in 1 Thess. 1:5: “For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance, as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake.”
3. The gospel they preached is still here. Let it save you and establish you in faith and hope all the days of your life.
I. A REVEALED GOSPEL (“in word”), John 16:13; Gal. 1:11-12.
A. Apostles’ Teaching, Acts 2:42; 2 Pet. 3:1-2.
1. Calls us to salvation, sanctification, and glory, 2 Thess. 3:13-14.
2. Gives light in the darkness, 2 Cor. 4:3-4.
3. The commands of the Lord, 1 Cor. 14:37.
B. Inspired by God, 1 Cor. 2:10-13; 2 Tim. 3:16-17.
1. God speaking to the world through His Son, Heb. 1:2.
2. Son assures we receive God by receiving apostles, John 13:20.
3. Apostles fellowship with God is ours through their gospel, 1 John 1:3-4.
4. Power to save, Rom. 1:16.
II. A VALIDATED GOSPEL (“in power”), Gal. 1:12 (certified, genuine).
A. The Miracles of Jesus Confirmed He Was from God, Acts 2:22; Mark 1:38-39 (John 5:36).
B. The Power of the Holy Spirit Confirmed the Apostles Were from God, Luke 24:47-49; Acts 1:8 (5).
1. Lord worked with them, confirmed word by signs, Mark 16:15-20; Heb. 2:3-4.
2. Signs, wonders, and miracles, Acts 4:12-16; 13:12; 1 Cor. 2:5.
3. Signs of an apostle showed Paul’s authenticity, 2 Cor. 11:11-12.
III. A CONVINCING GOSPEL (“in much assurance”). Full confidence
A. Commissioned by Heaven’s Authority, Matt. 18:19; 28:19-20; Mark 16:15; 1 Cor. 1:17 (Acts 10:42).
B. It Was Boldly Preached, Acts 4:13; 1 Cor. 2:1-5; Phil. 1:19-20.
-Without shame, Rom. 1:16; Only power to save us, 1 Cor. 15:1-2.
C. A Gospel that Establishes Our Faith and Hope, Rom. 16:25.
1. By its facts (to believe), 1 Cor. 15:1-4.
2. By its commands (to obey), Mark 16:16 (Acts 2:37-38; 10:47-48); Rom. 10:16; 2 Thess. 1:8.
3. By its promises (to be received), Eph. 3:6; Titus 1:1-3.
Conclusion
1. When Thessalonians heard the gospel some were persuaded and became followers of the apostles (their gospel), Acts 17:4; 1 Thess. 1:6, 9-10.
2. Gospel invitation:
a. Join them by following the apostles’ teaching (gospel of Jesus Christ), Matt. 7:21; Mark 16:15-16.
b. Continue steadfastly, Acts 2:42; Repent, Acts 8:22-23.
3. Purify your soul by obeying the gospel, 1 Pet. 1:22, 25.
By: Joe R. Price
Posted October 6, 2021