1 Thessalonians 2:13–16 | God's Word at Work

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of God's Word on His people, focusing on acceptance, affliction, and assurance.

Main Point. The Word of God at work in his people. Driving Question. How does God’s Word work in His people? 1. Accepted as God’s Word (13) 2. Afflicted for God’s Word (14–15) 3. Assured by God’s Word (16) Takeaways. 1. Receive God’s Word as God’s Word. 2. Resolve to suffer for God’s Word. 3. Remember God’s judgment is coming.

People in this episode

Host: First Irving

Topics covered

• God's Word
• Christian teachings
• Affliction for faith
• Judgment
• Spiritual growth

Keywords

• God's Word
• 1 Thessalonians
• spirituality
• Christianity
• faith
• affliction
• judgment

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16

Places: God

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