Thessalonians - Part 9
I Thessalonians 4:1-8 - The Will of God, your Sanctification
Transition: Personal to Practical
I. The Will of God: Spiritual Growth
II. The Will of God: Sanctification
III. The Will of God: Holiness
The 2nd Great Gift: The Holy Spirit
“…vital for believers who are undergoing opposition for their faith.” Dr. Thomas L. Constable
Response to PAIN in our lives: (Two Options)
Option 1 - Self-Directed (pride)
•Self-medication (choice of sin)
•Isolation (darkness)
•Stuck in bad habits (bound by sin)
•Lies (insecurity)
Option 2 - God-Directed (submission)
•Pain leads to,
•Prayer leads to,
•Growth leads to,
•Inner Peace
Peace is not the elimination of pain.
It is contentment in spite of it!
Applications?
▪How can I best promote my spiritual growth?
▪What does God want sanctification to produce in my life?
▪How do I enlist the aid of the Holy Spirit?
▪What is causing you pain?
▪What is the godly means of addressing it?
Additional Resources
Bible Study tools
Life Issues and Recovery
FBC Personal Purity Program
Movies and Shows
App.pureflix.com
Pluggedin.com (reviews)