Sermon Notes from 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12. Sermon by Tray Earnhart.
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12.
Introduction. The best defense against confusion is an accurate presentation of the details.
Q: Why does Paul need a defense?
A: There is a smear campaign against Paul.
Paul's Defense of His Ministry: Four reminders Paul brings to the Thessalonians in defense of his ministry:
I. How We Came to You
A. In Courage
B. In God's Power
II. How We Preached
A. Not from Error
B. From Truth
III. Our Motive for Preaching
A. Not Flattering; Not Motivated by Greed; Not Using His Authority
B. Out of Innocence; Motivated by Care/Love
IV. Our Goal in Preaching
A. Not to be a Burden
B. To Present You Mature in Christ (x ref. Col 1:28-29)
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