Life time learners of Jesus Christ
Scripture: Mat 4:19; 1 Thess 1:5-10
A life time learner is a life time fisher man.
A LIFE TIME LEARNER RECEIVES THE GOSPEL. 1 Thess 1:5, 6; 2:13.
Gospel: What is the Gospel?
How did we receive the Gospel? Eph 2:8
A LIFE TIME LEARNER IS TRANSFORMED BY THE GOSPEL. 1 Thess 1:9.
Turned to God from idols.
Different types of idols.
Acts 26:18-20. Saving faith is the faith that transforms.
A LIFE TIME LEARNER IS CONVINCED THAT THEY ARE SERVING THE ONE AND ONLY TRUE LIVING GOD.
1 Thess 1:5,6
Deep conviction. Vs 5
In the midst of severe suffering. Vs 6 Acts 17:1-9
The work of the Holy Spirit.
Because they had conviction by the Holy Spirit, they became willing slaves of Jesus Christ.
1 Cor 6:19, 20. We were bought at a price.
1 Pet 1:18-20. The precious blood of Christ.
We don’t serve Christ out of duty or obligation but out of gratitude and love.
1 John 5:3. Serving Jesus is not a burden but a delight. Only a person who delights can become anytime, any where and all time servant.
A LIFE TIME LEARNER LIVES IN EXPECTATION OF THE ARRIVAL OF HIS MASTER. 1 Thess 1:10
A expecting life saves us from the expected wrath of God.
Acts 1:11.
Math 24:14
Rev 1:7
A LIFE TIME LEARNER WILL SHARE THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS AS LONG AS THEY HAVE BREATH. 1 Thess 1:8-9
Your faith in God has become known every where.
Our report is outsiders report.
