Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for March 6, 2022

A Faith That Travels

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

1. Background and Greeting 1

• Paul, Silas and Timothy: second missionary journey (Acts 17:1-9)
• themes: thanksgiving, conversion, sanctification, expectation
• grace and peace

2. The Reception of the Gospel Calls for Thanksgiving 2-4

• mentioning in prayer
• remembering their faith, hope and love
• knowing their election by God (Dt. 7:6-11, Rom. 9:11, 11:5)

3. The Reality of Gospel Progression Calls for Thanksgiving 5-8

• gospel communication and conformity
• imitation, inspiration and impact

4. The Report of Gospel Transformation Calls for Thanksgiving 9-10

• turned to God from idols
• to serve…and to wait…
• Jesus, the One who delivering from the wrath coming

5. So What?

• Because of the surpassing worth of the gospel, treasure the testimony of life transformation.
• For the beleaguered believer: the salvation and vindication of Christ!
• “This is my Father’s world: Why should my heart be sad? The Lord is King: Let the heavens ring! God reigns; let the earth be glad.” (Babcock)