1 Thessalonians 1: Gift and Grace

1 Thessalonians 1: Gift and Grace

This teaching is based on Ken Boa’s Handbook to Scripture.  Related Reading & Resources: 1 Thessalonians 1 Ken Boa’s summary of 1 Thessalonians 1 1 Thessalonians Audio Series, Complete Set Talk Thru Overview 1 Thessalonians Teacher...
1 Thessalonians 1: Gift and Grace

The Mercy and Grace of God

The mercy and grace of God are two attributes deeply rooted in His eternal, infinite, and unchangeable nature. God’s mercy and grace are facets of, and natural outworkings of, His love. Because of God’s love for us, He desires our ultimate good. The full expression of...
1 Thessalonians 1: Gift and Grace

The Grace and Justice of God

Is God fair? Does He even care? These two questions are the heart of our objection to Christianity regarding those who have never heard the gospel. As a result, we need to address them as we look at the issue, examining the grace and justice of God in our response....
1 Thessalonians 1: Gift and Grace

Judges 14: Resisting Our Flesh Signature

Not only is sin deadly, but it is also a diminishment. There is no creativity in our flesh signature, in the natural sinful bent of our heart. Instead, it relies on redundant patterns. We see this truth in the book of Judges, in which the Israelites repeat a cycle of...
1 Thessalonians 1: Gift and Grace

Judges 6–7: Severe Mercy

The human tendency is to rely on our own resources instead of the Lord. Knowing this, God made it abundantly clear to Gideon that His hand alone would save Israel—it was not human might that defeated Israel’s enemies. The Severe Mercy of God The Israelites repeated...