1 Thessalonians
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1 Thessalonians 3.6–10 Gospel
9 How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have… 너희를 인하여 모든 기쁨으로 기뻐하니 …The mutual nature of the relationship creates joy – ‘the joy with which we rejoice’ (NASB)– the Hebrew style of using the same root words repeatedly Continue reading
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1 Thessalonians 3.1–5 Comforter
5 For this reason, when I could stand it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith. 이러므로 나도 참다 못하여 너희 믿음을 알기 위하여 보내었노니 Returning and tying back to v.1, adding the hindering counterwork of the Tempter (2:18) at work (which we must resist and fight back, but must also remember that… Continue reading
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1 Thessalonians 2.17–20 Gloria
19 For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown … Is it not you? 우리의 소망이나 기쁨이나 자랑의 면류관이 무엇이냐 … 너희가 아니냐 Continue reading
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1 Thessalonians 2.11–16 Believer
13 And we also thank God continually …. the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe. 이러므로 우리가 하나님께 쉬지 않고 감사함은 … 이 말씀이 또한 너희 믿는 자 속에서 역사하느니라 People under this influence are called believers. They are made to believe by the Holy Spirit whose power raises… Continue reading
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1 Thessalonians 2.6–10 Honesty
8 so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well. 우리가 이같이 너희를 사모하여 하나님의 복음으로만 아니라 우리 목숨까지 너희에게 주기를 즐겨함은 너희가 우리의 사랑하는 자 됨이니라 Paul likens the gospel with their lives, ‘beings’ (our… Continue reading
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1 Thessalonians 2.1–5 Love for Money
5 You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed – God is our witness. 너희도 알거니와 우리가 아무 때에도 아첨의 말이나 탐심의 탈을 쓰지 아니한 것을 하나님이 증거하시느니라 Flattery surely not to be confused with kindness. But flattery, only used once here in the NT, has to be… Continue reading
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1 Thessalonians 1.7–10 Hope
Not only have the Thessalonian turned from idol of serving themselves to the true God, but now they have a new hope: the coming back of the Son. For us too this is the direction our faith journey should take. Continue reading
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1 Thessalonians 1.1–6 The Ground
Joy is a feature that describes the working and being of the Holy Spirit. It does not make you go ‘Ha ha ha!’ (although it does sometimes!) but it sticks the faith love and hope of Christ to you and makes you a bit like him. Continue reading
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