Not In VainNot In Vain

1 Thessalonians

Not in vainNot in vain

Vain: To no avail, unsuccessful.

Luke 8:12 Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.

Romans 10:16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, "LORD, WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR REPORT?"

Not in vainNot in vain

1 Thessalonians 2:1 For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain.

Why???

The manner in which it was The manner in which it was preachedpreached

With much power 1:5Boldly in much conflict 2:2With the correct motivation 2:3-6With the right disposition 2:7-12With long term care 2:17-3:10With prayer 3:11-13; 1:2-3; 5:23-25

The manner in which it was The manner in which it was receivedreceived

As the word of God 2:13In much affliction 1:6-7; 2:14-16Sounding forth the word themselves 1:8Turning from idols 1:9-10

The manner in which it was The manner in which it was continued continued

In continued growth 3:12; 4:1-2, 10In purity 4:3-8With brotherly love 4:9-12In comfort of the resurrection and return

of Christ 4:13-18Prepared for the return of Christ 5:1-11With discipline 5:12-22With teaching 5:27

Not in VainNot in Vain

1 Thessalonians