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1 Thessalonians 2 17-20

3/5/2017

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The Church in Elk Rapia
Friends and Foe

17) But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.

18) Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.

19) For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

20) For ye are our glory and joy.


Outline

The apostle Paul was forced to leave the church in Thessalonica abruptly. He reason was opposition to his message. Being away from them brought certain emotions to the surface which he conveyed in this letter. How did he view these new believers, and friends, and the opposition he experienced while trying to see them again.
1. The objects of our affections. vs. 17
         A) Those of faith
              B) With an overwhelming desire

2. The reality of our adversary. vs 18
     

                                                            3 Thing we Battle:
      

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The World
                                                          1 John 2:15-17 (KJV)
15) Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

16) For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

17) And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.


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The Flesh
                                                                        Galatians 5:17 (KJV)
17) For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

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Satan
A) His deception
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             B) His domain.
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           C) His defeat.
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3. The joy of our anticipation. vs. 19, and 20
         A) Of those won to Christ
               B) Of Christ Himself

Big Idea:
Relish your friends,
recognize your foe.


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