![]() My operating system is Windows 7 Home Premium (圆4) Service Pack 1 (build 7601). My laptop is a LENOVO 1066AJU Lenovo V570 (PC). I'm using Reflector 2 to try to stream Clash of Clans on OBS from my iPad/iPhone. Everything I've found either hasn't been specific enough to what my problem is or just didn't work. This is why we might say of Paul, Silvanus and Timothy, what a resume with references! To sum it up, gospel partners, evidenced by godly living served the purpose of influencing others to follow Jesus Christ.Good morning! So, I've been trying to find the answer to this for about two days now but I can't find anything. Third and finally, they began living life in light of the second coming of the resurrected Lord who delivers sinners from God’s wrath and judgment. Second, they began serving the true and living God. Three outcomes emerged as a result of their gospel influence. The kind of faith that commends itself to God and to others is the kind of faith that is selfless, sacrificial, and Christ-centered. Yet God calls us to use our influence to advance the kingdom of God and the spiritual development of others. We can leverage our power for self-advancement. It is easy for us to use our influence in self-serving ways. The influence of Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy was not self-serving, but for the benefit of others, namely, “to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia” (verse 7). As a result, the believers at Thessalonica were examples to other Churches in word and faith. ![]() But what kind of influence did these men wield? Their gospel influence was “for your (the church) sake” (verse 5b.) to the degree that they “became followers of us, and of the Lord” (verse 6). Jesus said as much in Matthew 7:20 that you would know the true believer by the spiritual fruit they bear and by their desire to do the will of God (Matthew 7:21). We can’t just say we believe we must give evidence of genuine faith. Those who receive the approval of God are those who give evidence of genuine faith. The electing grace of God had given them the knowledge of their security in Christ, an assurance vouched for “in the Holy Ghost” (verse 5a.), enabling them to join in gospel partnership with confidence and boldness. They were - as were the members of the church at Thessalonica - people of prayer, faith, love, patience, and hope all wrapped up in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Paul lays out the evidence for his claim in verses 2-5a. ![]() Though different in giftings and aptitudes, Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy were not adversaries, but gospel partners.Įvidence, I Thessalonians 1:2-5a. Further, the currency of this partnership was “grace” and “peace.” In essence, Paul wanted to make sure that we understand that gospel partnership is an essential characteristic that recommends us to God, the Church, and the world. They were not only partners with the believers at Thessalonica, but partners with “God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ” (verse 1). Paul introduces Silvanus and Timothy as gospel partners. As the Apostle Paul begins writing 1 Thessalonians, he introduces two of his co-workers, Silvanus and Timothy, vouching for their spiritual credentials, emphasizing those spiritual characteristics that vouch for spiritual maturity and genuine faith. These references would vouch for your character and work ethic. You would select those who know you best, trusted people, friends, or co-workers. Have you ever filled out a job application? More than likely you needed a list of references. Pastor, Inglewood Baptist Church, Nashville
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