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Study – I Thessalonians Chapter 2
The
Characteristics Of True Evangelism
The background of this chapter again goes
back to the book of Acts. The Scripture
tells us that Paul, Silas, and Timothy “assayed” to go to Bythynia
(in
I. True
Evangelism is rooted in the Truth
1 Thessalonians 2:1 For yourselves,
brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain<2756>:
2756 kenov kenos ken-os’
- apparently a primary word; TDNT-3:659,426; adj
vain 9, in vain 4, empty 4, vain things 1; 18
1) empty,
vain, devoid of truth
1a) of places, vessels,
etc. which contain nothing
1b) of men - 1b1) empty
handed - 1b2) without a gift
1c) metaphor- destitute of
spiritual wealth, of one who boasts of his faith as a transcendent possession,
yet is without the fruits of faith
1d)
metaphor. of endeavours, labours, acts, which
result in nothing, vain, fruitless, without effect 1d1) vain of no purpose
II.
True Evangelism is “Confident in Spirit”
1 Thessalonians 2:2 But even after that we had suffered
before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in
our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.
3955. parrhsiazomai parrhesiazomai par-hray-see-ad’-zom-ahee; middle voice from 3954;
to be frank in utterance, or confident in spirit and demeanor:— be (wax) bold,
(preach, speak) boldly.
III.
True Evangelism’s Confidence Is Not Out Of Deceit
1 Thessalonians 2:3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness,
nor in guile:
IV.
True Evangelism Is By God And To Please God Not Man
1 Thessalonians 2:4 But as we were allowed<1381> of God
to be put in trust<4100> with the gospel, even so we speak; not as
pleasing men, but God, which trieth<1381> our
hearts.
A. Paul was “Allowed of God”
1381. dokimazw dokimazo dok-im-ad’-zo; from 1384; to test (literally
or figuratively); by implication, to approve:— allow, discern, examine, X like,
(ap-)prove, try.
B. Paul and group was “in-trusted with the
Gospel”
4100. pisteuw pisteuo pist-yoo’-o; from 4102; to have faith (in,
upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to
entrust (especially one’s spiritual well-being to Christ):— believe(-r), commit
(to trust), put in trust with.
C. God tried Paul’s heart – Same word as A
1381. dokimazw dokimazo dok-im-ad’-zo; from 1384; to test (literally
or figuratively); by implication, to approve:— allow, discern, examine, X like,
(ap-)prove, try.
V. True
Evangelism Is Not Ostensibly For Greed
1 Thessalonians 2:5 For neither at
any time used we flattering words<2850>, as ye know, nor a cloke of
covetousness; God is witness:
A. Paul Didn’t use falttering words – Or wasn’t a fawner
2850 kolakeia kolakeia kol-ak-i’-ah - from a
derivative of kolax (a fawner); -3:817,451; n f
flattering 1; 1 - 1) flattery, flattering discourse
B. Paul didn’t use a “clock” – Or “Cover Up”
4392 porfasiv prophasis prof’-as-is
- from a compound of 4253 and 5316; ; n
f
pretence 3, cloke 2, show 1, colour 1; 7
1) a
pretext (alleged reason, pretended cause)
2) show
2a) under colour as though they would do something
2b) in pretence, ostensibly
C. Paul didn’t use greedy practices
4124. pleonexia pleonexia pleh-on-ex-ee’-ah; from 4123; avarice, i.e.
(by implication) fraudulency, extortion:— covetous(-ness) practices,
greediness.
VI. True
Evangelism Does Not Glorify Any Man Or The Evangelist
1 Thessalonians 2:6 Nor of men
sought we glory<1391>, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might
have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
1391 doxa doxa dox’-ah
- from the base of 1380; TDNT-2:233,178; n f
glory 145, glorious 10, honour 6,
praise 4, dignity 2, worship 1; 168
1) opinion,
judgment, view
2) opinion,
estimate, whether good or bad concerning someone
2a) in the NT always a good
opinion concerning one, resulting in praise, honour,
& glory
3) splendour, brightness
VII.
True Evangelism Takes Warm, Gentle Care As A Nursing
Mother
1 Thessalonians 2:7
But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse<5162> cherisheth
her children:
A. A Similie of A
Nurse
5162. trofov trophos trof-os’; from 5142; a nourisher, i.e. nurse:— nurse.
From: 5142. trefw trepho tref’-o; a primary verb (properly, yrefw threpho; but perhaps
strengthened from the base of 5157 through the idea of convolution);
properly, to stiffen, i.e. fatten (by implication, to cherish [with food,
etc.], pamper, rear):— bring up, feed, nourish.
B. The meaning is actually to “brood” or to keep warm
2282. yalpw
thalpo thal’-po;
probably akin to yallw thallo
(to warm); to brood, i.e. (figuratively) to foster:— cherish.
VIII.
True Evangelism Finances Itself
1 Thessalonians 2:8 So being
affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not
the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.
1 Thessalonians 2:9 For ye remember,
brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable
unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.
A. Paul labored making tents – Acts 18:3
B. It was customary for Rabbis to have a trade
C. Paul gave them the Gospel of God
D. Paul also gave of himself
E. Paul did receive gifts from
IX.
True Evangelism Is, By Example, A Holy Walk
1 Thessalonians
X. True
Evangelism Is Discipling – As a Mother
& Father’s Guidance
1 Thessalonians
A. Exhortation – Same word as a noun used of
Holy Spirit
3870. parakalew parakaleo par-ak-al-eh’-o; from 3844 and 2564; to call
near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation
or consolation):— beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give)
exhort(-ation), intreat,
pray.
B. Comforted – Actually means to encourage
3888. paramuyeomai paramutheomai par-am-oo-theh’-om-ahee; from 3844 and the middle voice
of a derivative of 3454; to relate near, i.e. (by implication)
encourage, console:— comfort.
C. A Simile of Fatherly Guidance
XI.
True Evangelism Has An Aim
1 Thessalonians
XII.
True Evangelism Includes The Reception Of The Word
1 Thessalonians 2:13 For this cause also thank we God without
ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye
received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God,
which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
1 Thessalonians 2:14
For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like
things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:
A. Not the words of men
B. Received as the True Word of God
C. The fruits of “walking the Word” will be
seen
D. The fruit includes the imitation of those
who do “walk the Word”
3402. mimhthv mimetes mim-ay-tace’; from 3401; an imitator:—
follower.
XIII.
True Evangelism Takes Hold Even In Persecution
1 Thessalonians
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A. They were imitators of church at
B. They were imitators of Paul – Paul was
persecuted by the Jews
C. Paul and Thessalonians were “ripped apart”
– or “orphaned”
642 aporfanizw aporphanizo ap-or-fan-id’-zo - from 575 and a derivative
of 3737; ; v
take 1; 1 - 1) to bereave of a parent or parents
From:
575 apo apo apo’ - a primary
particle; ; preposition
1) of
separation
1a) of local separation,
after verbs of motion from a place i.e. of departing, of fleeing, ...
1b) of separation of a part
from the whole
1b1) where of a whole some
part is taken
1c) of any kind of
separation of one thing from another by which the union or fellowship of the
two is destroyed
1d) of a state of
separation, that is of distance
1d1) physical, of distance
of place
1d2) temporal, of distance
of time
2) of
origin
2a) of the place whence
anything is, comes, befalls, is taken
2b) of origin of a cause
And Orphanos – Where we get our word orphan
3737 orfanov orphanos or-fan-os’
- of uncertain affinity; TDNT-5:487,734; adj
comfortless 1, fatherless 1; 2
1) bereft (of a father, of
parents)
1a) of those bereft of a
teacher, guide, guardian
1b) orphaned
XIV.
True Evangelism (Discipling) Has
It’s Reward
1 Thessalonians
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Characteristics Of True Evangelism |
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I. True Evangelism
is rooted in the Truth |
I Thessalonians 2:1 |
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II. True Evangelism
is “Confident in Spirit” |
I Thessalonians 2:2 |
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III. True
Evangelism’s Confidence Is Not Out Of Deceit |
I Thessalonians 2:3 |
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IV. True Evangelism
Is By God And To Please God Not Man |
I Thessalonians 2:4 |
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V. True Evangelism
Is Not Ostensibly For Greed |
I Thessalonians 2:5 |
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VI. True Evangelism
Does Not Glorify Any Man Or The Evangelist |
I Thessalonians 2:6 |
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VIII. True
Evangelism Finances Itself |
I Thessalonians 2:7 |
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IX. True Evangelism
Is, By Example, A Holy Walk |
I Thessalonians 2:8-9 |
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X. True Evangelism
Is Discipling – As Both Mother & Father |
I Thessalonians 2:11 |
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XI. True Evangelism
Has An Aim |
I Thessalonians 2:12 |
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XII. True
Evangelism Includes The Reception Of The Word |
I Thessalonians 2:13-14 |
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XIII. True
Evangelism Takes Hold Even In Persecution |
I Thessalonians 2:15-18 |
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XIII. True
Evangelism (Discipling) Has It’s Reward |
I Thessalonians 2:19-20 |
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Judgment Seat of Christ –
(Bema) – Reward Time |
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Marriage Ceremony – In Heaven – Lively Hope |
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Stephanos – (Victors) Crowns |
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Christ
Meeting The Church In The Air ↑ |
Incorruptible
Crown |
Crown of
Life |
Crown of
Glory |
Crown of
Righteousness |
Crown of
Rejoicing |
Christ and
the Wife Return To Earth ↓ |
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Mastering The Old Man |
Enduring Temptation – Being a Martyr for
Christ |
Feeding The Flock |
Loving His Appearing |
Making Disciples – Showing The Lively
Hope |
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1 Corinthians |
James Revelation 2:10... behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be
tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death,
and I will give thee a crown of life. |
1 Peter 5: 3 Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being
ensamples to the flock. 1 Peter 5: 4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall
receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. |
II Timothy 4:8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me
only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. |
1 Thessalonians 1 Thessalonians |
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Times On The Earth |
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Rapture of the Church |
7 Year Tribulation Period |
Marriage Supper of the Lamb |
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