This letter ends with a final encouragement that Jesus is coming again, and when he comes it will be like a thief in the night. However, as children of the day we can be awake and ready for his coming. We do that by being active in our faith - which Paul gives practical instruction for at the end of the letter.

There is a way that believers in Jesus Christ ought to live. We ought to walk in faith and please God, and while we live in holiness and honor, we await the coming of Jesus when he will rapture the church.

*Our apologies for the beginning of the sermon being cut off.

Timothy was sent to Thessalonica to find out if the believers were continuing in faith. Timothy brought a good report back to Paul which brought him great joy to know that the church was established in faith.

Paul, Silas, and Timothy wrote this young church that had been persecuted upon their reception of the Word of God. There were false accusations being made against the gospel preachers, yet they proved to be men of good character and conduct. 1 Thessalonians 2 is very instructive to anyone who has a ministry, and the truth is...we all have one.

The church in Thessalonica became a model church in their surrounding region because of their faith, love, and hope. Their faith in God was being talked about everywhere because they simply believed and lived out the gospel of Jesus Christ.