INTRODUCTION

1. Faith is a wonderful gift of God

2. However, it must be cultivated

3. The responsibility to cultivate Faith belongs to us

4. Thank God He has made adequate provision for us to develop our faith

THE PROVISION OF GOD’S WORD

1. The Scriptures Acts 17:2

a) Paul preached from the Scriptures

b) He taught from the Scriptures

i) He reasoned

ii) He explained

iii) He demonstrated

2. Mention of the Scriptures in 1 Thessalonians 1-2

a) Our gospel 1 Thessalonians 1:5

b) Gospel of God 1 Thessalonians 2:2, 9

c) The word 1 Thessalonians 1:6

i) The word of the Lord 1 Thessalonians 1:8

ii) The word of God 1 Thessalonians 2:13

THE PEOPLE WHO HANDLE GOD’S WORD

1. Bold in our God to speak the gospel of God in much affliction  1 Thessalonians 2:2

2. Approved by God Thessalonians 2:4a

3. Entrusted with the gospel 1 Thessalonians 2:4b

4. Not men-pleasers 1 Thessalonians 2:4c

5. Pleasing God who tests the heart 1 Thessalonians 2:4d

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FEATURES

1. Things never done

a) No flattering words 1 Thessalonians 2:5a

b) No covetousness 1 Thessalonians 2:5b

c) No seeking of personal glory 1 Thessalonians 2:6a

d) No demands 1 Thessalonians 2:6b