Therefore comfort one another with these words. 1 Thess.4:18
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Introduction: Comfort One Another
Comfort One another with HOPE
Present Active Imperative: it is a command
1 Thess. 2:19, For who is our hope or joy or crown of exultation? Is it not even you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming?
WE DO NOT FEAR WHAT THEY FEAR
Vs. 13, those who are asleep
Vs.14, those who have fallen asleep.
Vs. 15, those who have fallen asleep
Vs.16, the dead in Christ will rise first.
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Comfort One Another With Resurrection Truth
Resurrection Truth
God promised it in Abraham
Hebrews 11:17-19
God promised it in Jesus
Matt.10:28
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Comfort One Another With Jesus Promise
Vs.15, This is the Word of the Lord
Vs. 16, The Lord Himself will descend
Vs. 16, The Lord will shout!
Vs. 17, We will meet the Lord in the air.
WE DO NOT FEAR WHAT THEY FEAR
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Comfort One Another With Jesus Presence
Promise of eternal life with Jesus is a timing and quality attribute of the promises of God.
2 Cor.2:14, But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place.