Encourage and Build Up One Another
Brian Fletcher
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Context
Thessalonians is a letter written to the church in Thessalonica by the Apostle Paul. Acts 17 tells of Paul's time there. The church in Thessalonica was known as a church that loved one another. One of the main themes of the book is to remain faithful as they expect the return of Christ.
It is exciting to see how the gospel is spreading throughout the known world, even in the face of persecution. Now that Jesus, the Messiah, has actually come, lived, died and rose from the dead this epoch in the unfolding story of redemption reveals God's plan for the nations. While God always intended for his good news and covenant to be with all the nations, it was showcased through the Jewish nation in the Old Testament. Now the gospel is rapidly spreading to the Gentiles as well, and the Christian Church will showcase God's grace, mercy and salvation through Jesus Christ.
This verse starts with the word "Therefore". Which of course begs the age old question, "What is the the 'therefore' there for?" Anytime we see this word then we have to immediately go back to the previous verses to find the answer.
In this case, the previous verses are encouraging the church in Thessalonica to be aware that the return of Christ will come "like a thief in the night". They need to be up and awake, ready for Christ's return.
Content
The verse itself is extremely clear and straightforward.
"Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing."
"...just as you are doing." Apparently the Thessalonians were already encouraging one another and building each other up. For Paul to know this fact, someone would have had to tell him. Word had gotten back from Timothy to Paul about how well the church in Thessalonica was doing. It is a great testimony to the faithfulness of the believers in Thessalonica.
"...encourage one another..." What is ...
Brian Fletcher
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Context
Thessalonians is a letter written to the church in Thessalonica by the Apostle Paul. Acts 17 tells of Paul's time there. The church in Thessalonica was known as a church that loved one another. One of the main themes of the book is to remain faithful as they expect the return of Christ.
It is exciting to see how the gospel is spreading throughout the known world, even in the face of persecution. Now that Jesus, the Messiah, has actually come, lived, died and rose from the dead this epoch in the unfolding story of redemption reveals God's plan for the nations. While God always intended for his good news and covenant to be with all the nations, it was showcased through the Jewish nation in the Old Testament. Now the gospel is rapidly spreading to the Gentiles as well, and the Christian Church will showcase God's grace, mercy and salvation through Jesus Christ.
This verse starts with the word "Therefore". Which of course begs the age old question, "What is the the 'therefore' there for?" Anytime we see this word then we have to immediately go back to the previous verses to find the answer.
In this case, the previous verses are encouraging the church in Thessalonica to be aware that the return of Christ will come "like a thief in the night". They need to be up and awake, ready for Christ's return.
Content
The verse itself is extremely clear and straightforward.
"Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing."
"...just as you are doing." Apparently the Thessalonians were already encouraging one another and building each other up. For Paul to know this fact, someone would have had to tell him. Word had gotten back from Timothy to Paul about how well the church in Thessalonica was doing. It is a great testimony to the faithfulness of the believers in Thessalonica.
"...encourage one another..." What is ...
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