1 Thessalonians 5:4-11

1 Thes 5:4-8 “Living in the light”

INTRODUCTION: We have in the study of 1 Thessalonians looked at the second coming of Jesus, the resurrection of the dead, what will happen to Christians who are alive then, and the destruction of that day. We have been warned that it will come suddenly and without warning. All of this leads up to Paul’s real purpose, how do we live today with the knowledge that Jesus has left us with?

1. GOD HAS GIVEN US INSIDE INFORMATION

A. WHAT IF YOU KNEW ABOUT THE NEXT BIG CHANGE, the automobile, standard oil, Microsoft, Intel, the next big money thing.

B. THE TALK OF 600 NEW OBS COMING TO MARINETTE

C. WE EXERSIZE, PLAN, SAVE, SO WE ARE READY

D. The Bible, it’ll help you live a better life.

E. You know there is a judgment coming

F. You know what God will condemn and reward.

G. You know about the forgiveness of God and how to obtain it

2. LIVING BY THAT INFORMATION

A. ALERT

B. SELF CONTROLED

C. PEOPLE OF FAITH

D. PEOPLE OF LOVE

E. THE HOPE OF SALVATION

F. ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER

G. BUILD UP EACH OTHER

3. REAPING THE BENOFIT OF LIVING IN THE LIGHT

A. TO RECEIVE SALVATION THROUGH JESUS

B. LIVE TOGETHER WITH HIM

CONCLUSION: “HE IS NO FOOL WHO TRADES WHAT HE CAN NOT KEEP TO GAIN WHAT HE CAN NOT LOSE.” Will we profit by the wealth of inside information that we have been given by God? WE CAN LIVE IN THE LIGHT AND NOT THE DARKNESS, WE CANLIVE A BETTER LIFE; WE SHOULD LIVE A BETTER LIFE. FOR GOD HAS NOT APPOINTED US TO SUFFER BUT TO RECEIVE SALVATION THROUGH JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD. LIVE IN THE LIGHT.