1 Thessalonians
Called to Faith. Called to Hope. Called to Glory
Kept Until Glory
March 26, 2023 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Thessalonians 5:23–28
As we conclude our series in 1 Thessalonians, we unpack Apostle Paul’s farewell. The parting words in this passage ought to be an oasis of refreshment, a moment of recharging, and a time of encouragement for our Christian walk. The God of peace will finish what He’s begun.
Instructions Included Part 2
March 12, 2023 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Thessalonians 5:19–22
What was it like for the church before the New Testament was fully written? The Thessalonians are going to help us answer that question. As we understand what they were going through, it ought to help us better engage with our own full canon of God's Word. 1. Don’t Do This (v.19-20) 2. Do This (v.21-22)
Instructions Included
March 5, 2023 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
The gospel & theology shape the Christian’s life. In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Paul provides 3 commands that must to be a fundamental part of your life if you're In Christ. 1. Rejoice Always (v.16) 2. Pray Without Ceasing (v.17) 3. Give Thanks In All (v.18)
Order In the Church
February 26, 2023 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Thessalonians 5:12–15
CBC’s 7 year anniversary This is how the church functions while we wait for the Lord’s return. We continue to maintain 3 relationships in the church: 1. The Pastors Relationship With You 2. Your Relationship With the Pastors 3. Your Relationship With Each Other
Judgement Day
February 5, 2023 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Thessalonians 5:1–3
A Holy God must judge sin. His perfect wrath is a settled disposition against sin. in 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 we learn about the judgement that is to come, the day of the Lord. Three details about the day of the Lord: 1. A time of wrath 2. A time of mercy 3. A time to be prepared for
Come, Lord Jesus! Part 2
January 22, 2023 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Thessalonians 4:15–18
Normally we’d move onto the next portion of Scripture, but we spend one more Sunday in 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 to answer a few extra questions. God does not want us to be uninformed. 1. What happens next? 2. What does marriage have to do with this passage? 3. Why does this truth matter?
Come, Lord Jesus! Part 1
January 15, 2023 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Thessalonians 4:15–18
Five truths from 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 to make Maranatha (Come, Lord Jesus) a watchword/keyword for us as believers. 1. Jesus Returning for His Church is Certain 2. Jesus Returning for His Church is Imminent 3. Jesus Returning For His Church Guarantees Our Glorified Bodies 4. Jesus Returning for His Church Guarantees our Reunion With the Church 5. Jesus Returning for His Church Guarantees Our Reunion With Him
Grieving With Hope
January 8, 2023 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14
Grieving well. Understanding death. Being infused with hope to press on faithfully. The pain of grief can be profound. Thank God for clarity that helps the grieving Christian understand what happens next. Three ways Paul will change the Thessalonians thinking, and as a result three ways the Christian's thinking can be transformed when it comes to grief, death, and hope.
Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Love
December 18, 2022 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Thessalonians 4:9–12
In these last three Sundays we looked at what pleases the Lord. We turn to 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 to further unpack the Lord’s will for our lives. 1. God Is Pleased, When We Cultivate Love 2. God Is Pleased, When We Don’t Exploit Love
God’s Will For Your Life
December 11, 2022 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Thessalonians 4:3–8
Apostle Paul has encouraged the Thessalonians that they’re doing what they’re suppose to be doing, and now he urges them to not grow weary, but instead press on and excel still more! To grow in their sanctification, which means to take their sexual sin seriously. The What - Three Things God Wants Us To Do God Wants Us To Keep AvoidingGod Wants Us To Keep ControllingGod Wants Us To Keep Protecting They Why - The Motivation To Do So Because the Lord is an Avenger Because God has Called YouBecause the Spirit Empowers You
Holy Discontentment
December 4, 2022 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Thessalonians 4:1–2
Apostle Paul has encouraged the Thessalonians that they’re doing what they’re suppose to be doing, and now he urges them to not grow weary, but instead press on and excel still more! In this passage we unpack three requirements of Pursuing Excellence. In doing so, we will be challenged to take sanctification seriously. How the vital doctrine of the Gospel & Christ’s return shapes our ability to live well. 1. Pursuing Excellence Requires me to have the Right Conviction 2. Pursuing Excellence Requires the Right Motivation 3. Pursuing Excellence Requires a Right Direction
Suffering Well
November 13, 2022 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Thessalonians 3:1–5
Main theme of this letter is what it means to stand firm in the present, in light of the steadfast hope of the future. How the vital doctrine of the Gospel & Christ’s return shapes our ability to live and suffer well. In these few verses we learn about the importance of being prepared to suffer well. We Need A Faithful Church Family To Help Stabilize Our FaithWe Need A Proper Theology of Suffering
Our Glory & Joy
October 30, 2022 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Thessalonians 2:17–20
“Some Christians try to go to heaven alone, in solitude. But believers are not compared to bears or lions or other animals that wander alone. Those who belong to Christ are sheep in this respect, that they love to get together. Sheep go in flocks, and so do God’s people.” —C. H. Spurgeon Paul’s longing to be with the Thessalonian church is an example for us. Their relationship, their friendship is one that put the beauty of Christian community of display. Devotion of Christian Community (v.17-18)Motivation for Christian Community (v.19-20)