Gospel Wednesday: 1 Thessalonians Chapter 2: Preach the Gospel
2 Thessalonians Chapter 2
For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. But even after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict. For our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit. But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts. For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak for covetousness— God is witness. Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, when we might have made demands as apostles of Christ. But we were gentle among you, just as a nursing mother cherishes her own children. So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us. For you remember, brethren, our labor and toil; for laboring night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God. You are witnesses, and God also, how devoutly and justly and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you who believe; as you know how we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, as a father does his own children, that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe. For you, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judea in Christ Jesus. For you also suffered the same things from your own countrymen, just as they did from the Judeans, who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they do not please God and are contrary to all men, forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they may be saved, so as always to fill up the measure of their sins; but wrath has come upon them to the uttermost. But we, brethren, having been taken away from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavored more eagerly to see your face with great desire. Therefore we wanted to come to you—even I, Paul, time and again—but Satan hindered us. For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming? For you are our glory and joy.
I Thessalonians 2:1-20 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/1th.2.1-20.NKJV
But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.
I Thessalonians 2:4 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/1th.2.4.NKJV
As New Testament Christians we have been entrusted with the Gospel. It's a great responsibility we must fulfill while we have time upon this earth.
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
Matthew 28:18-20 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.28.18-20.NKJV
All authority has been given to Jesus. We are to fulfill the Great Commission. Teach others the Gospel and to observe all of God's commandments. Jesus is with us always.
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.
Mark 16:15-16 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/mrk.16.15-16.NKJV
We are to preach the Gospel to all regardless of whether or not they believe and are baptized.
and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Luke 24:47 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/luk.24.47.NKJV
Repentance and remission of sins is to be preached in His name.
For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel! For if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if against my will, I have been entrusted with a stewardship.
I Corinthians 9:16-17 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/1co.9.16-17.NKJV
Woe is unto us if we don't preach the Gospel. How can we be saved if we have no desire to see lost souls be saved?
If we fail in the Great Commission we will fall under God's judgment.
“So you, son of man: I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore you shall hear a word from My mouth and warn them for Me. When I say to the wicked, ‘O wicked man, you shall surely die!’ and you do not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at your hand. Nevertheless if you warn the wicked to turn from his way, and he does not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but you have delivered your soul.
Ezekiel 33:7-9 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/ezk.33.7-9.NKJV
We are watchmen. If we don't warn lost souls of impending judgment their blood will be on our hands.
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.
II Corinthians 5:10 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/2co.5.10.NKJV
We will all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. Failure to preach the Gospel will condemn us to hell.
We must preach the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15) and never become lukewarm. If we become lukewarm Jesus will reject us (Revelation 3:14-22).
Woe Is Unto Me
Woe is unto me if I proclaim not His name
If, of Him, I am ashamed
Woe is unto me if I share not His Word
If the Gospel, from me, is unheard
Woe is unto me if I don't value souls
If His truth I don't sow
Woe is unto me if Him, I don't obey
If any sin, to me, is ever okay
Woe is unto me if my cross I don't bear
If I'm caught in Satan's snare
Woe is unto me if I'm ever lukewarm
If of spiritual danger, I don't warn
Woe is unto me if from Him I turn away
How then will I be ready for that great day?
Woe is unto me if I ever fall from grace
Don't endure this faith race
Woe is unto me if Him I don't serve
Don't give Him the love He deserves
Don't let it be woe is unto me
So share the Gospel as often as I can
And through faithfulness reach that Promised Land
Let's endeavor to preach the Gospel with a sense of urgency. Lost souls are at stake!
If you have not obeyed the Gospel then please obey today before it's today before it's everlasting too late.
The Gospel in a nutshell
Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/1co.15.1-4.KJV
1. Hear
So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Romans 10:17 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/rom.10.17.KJV
2. Believe
I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
John 8:24 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/jhn.8.24.KJV
3. Repent
I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
Luke 13:3 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/luk.13.3.KJV
4. Confess
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 10:32 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/mat.10.32.KJV
5. Be baptized
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Mark 16:16 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/mrk.16.16.KJV
6. Remain faithful
Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: 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.
Revelation 2:10 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/rev.2.10.KJV
For more information on obeying the Gospel contact your local church of Christ.
Baptism
Why Are There So Many Churches?
What Must I Do To Be Saved?
For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. But even after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict. For our exhortation did not come from error or uncleanness, nor was it in deceit. But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts. For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak for covetousness— God is witness. Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, when we might have made demands as apostles of Christ. But we were gentle among you, just as a nursing mother cherishes her own children. So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us. For you remember, brethren, our labor and toil; for laboring night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God. You are witnesses, and God also, how devoutly and justly and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you who believe; as you know how we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, as a father does his own children, that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe. For you, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judea in Christ Jesus. For you also suffered the same things from your own countrymen, just as they did from the Judeans, who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they do not please God and are contrary to all men, forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they may be saved, so as always to fill up the measure of their sins; but wrath has come upon them to the uttermost. But we, brethren, having been taken away from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavored more eagerly to see your face with great desire. Therefore we wanted to come to you—even I, Paul, time and again—but Satan hindered us. For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming? For you are our glory and joy.
I Thessalonians 2:1-20 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/1th.2.1-20.NKJV
But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.
I Thessalonians 2:4 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/1th.2.4.NKJV
As New Testament Christians we have been entrusted with the Gospel. It's a great responsibility we must fulfill while we have time upon this earth.
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
Matthew 28:18-20 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.28.18-20.NKJV
All authority has been given to Jesus. We are to fulfill the Great Commission. Teach others the Gospel and to observe all of God's commandments. Jesus is with us always.
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.
Mark 16:15-16 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/mrk.16.15-16.NKJV
We are to preach the Gospel to all regardless of whether or not they believe and are baptized.
and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Luke 24:47 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/luk.24.47.NKJV
Repentance and remission of sins is to be preached in His name.
For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel! For if I do this willingly, I have a reward; but if against my will, I have been entrusted with a stewardship.
I Corinthians 9:16-17 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/1co.9.16-17.NKJV
Woe is unto us if we don't preach the Gospel. How can we be saved if we have no desire to see lost souls be saved?
If we fail in the Great Commission we will fall under God's judgment.
“So you, son of man: I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore you shall hear a word from My mouth and warn them for Me. When I say to the wicked, ‘O wicked man, you shall surely die!’ and you do not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at your hand. Nevertheless if you warn the wicked to turn from his way, and he does not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but you have delivered your soul.
Ezekiel 33:7-9 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/ezk.33.7-9.NKJV
We are watchmen. If we don't warn lost souls of impending judgment their blood will be on our hands.
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.
II Corinthians 5:10 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/2co.5.10.NKJV
We will all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. Failure to preach the Gospel will condemn us to hell.
We must preach the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15) and never become lukewarm. If we become lukewarm Jesus will reject us (Revelation 3:14-22).
Woe Is Unto Me
Woe is unto me if I proclaim not His name
If, of Him, I am ashamed
Woe is unto me if I share not His Word
If the Gospel, from me, is unheard
Woe is unto me if I don't value souls
If His truth I don't sow
Woe is unto me if Him, I don't obey
If any sin, to me, is ever okay
Woe is unto me if my cross I don't bear
If I'm caught in Satan's snare
Woe is unto me if I'm ever lukewarm
If of spiritual danger, I don't warn
Woe is unto me if from Him I turn away
How then will I be ready for that great day?
Woe is unto me if I ever fall from grace
Don't endure this faith race
Woe is unto me if Him I don't serve
Don't give Him the love He deserves
Don't let it be woe is unto me
So share the Gospel as often as I can
And through faithfulness reach that Promised Land
Let's endeavor to preach the Gospel with a sense of urgency. Lost souls are at stake!
If you have not obeyed the Gospel then please obey today before it's today before it's everlasting too late.
The Gospel in a nutshell
Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/1co.15.1-4.KJV
1. Hear
So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Romans 10:17 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/rom.10.17.KJV
2. Believe
I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
John 8:24 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/jhn.8.24.KJV
3. Repent
I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
Luke 13:3 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/luk.13.3.KJV
4. Confess
Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 10:32 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/mat.10.32.KJV
5. Be baptized
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Mark 16:16 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/mrk.16.16.KJV
6. Remain faithful
Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: 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.
Revelation 2:10 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/rev.2.10.KJV
For more information on obeying the Gospel contact your local church of Christ.
Baptism
Why Are There So Many Churches?
What Must I Do To Be Saved?
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