{"id":3581,"date":"2012-04-26T03:30:28","date_gmt":"2012-04-26T10:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ministryofgrace.org\/blog\/?p=3581"},"modified":"2012-04-25T20:57:29","modified_gmt":"2012-04-26T03:57:29","slug":"1-thessalonians-18-demonstrating-our-faith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ministryofgrace.org\/test\/1-thessalonians-18-demonstrating-our-faith\/","title":{"rendered":"1 Thessalonians 1:8 – Demonstrating Our Faith"},"content":{"rendered":"

For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place. Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Truth to Learn<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Demonstrating our faith in everyday words and actions is the responsibility of every Christian.<\/p>\n

Behind the Words<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

“Word<\/span>” is from the Greek noun logos<\/em><\/span>, which is based on the verb leg\u014d<\/em><\/span>, meaning “to lay forth,” that is, “to express a thought in words.” Hence, logos<\/em> <\/span>refers to something said. However, it means more than just the word as spoken or written down; it includes the thought behind the word.<\/p>\n

Kurios<\/em> <\/span>is the Greek word translated “Lord<\/span>.” It is derived from kuros<\/em><\/span>, meaning “might” or “power.” Thus, kurios<\/em> <\/span>refers to “someone who has legal power or supreme authority over you.” When accompanied by the definite article as it is here, it is a reference to “the Lord,” that is to God, who is our Lord and our Master.<\/p>\n

The words “has sounded forth<\/span>” are translated from the Greek verb ex\u0113cheomai<\/em><\/span>. This word is made up of ex<\/em><\/span>, meaning “out” or “out of” and \u0113che\u014d<\/em> <\/span>(from which we get our English word echo), which means “to make a loud noise.” Thus, ex\u0113cheomai<\/em> <\/span>means “to send out a loud sound.”<\/p>\n

“We do not need<\/span>” is the translation of the word chreia<\/em><\/span>, which is derived from the verb chraomai<\/em><\/span>, meaning “to furnish what is needed.” Chreia<\/em> <\/span>refers specifically to employment; however, it is often used as a metaphore<\/em> for “that which is needed” or “that which is necessary.”<\/p>\n

Meaning Explained<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Back in verse three the Apostle Paul praised the members of the church in Thessalonica for their deeds of faith, their labor of love, and their patience. In verse six he said that they joyfully received the Word of God even in the midst of much affliction. He then said that they were examples to Christians all over the areas of Macedonia and Achaia. The reason they were such great examples to others included more than their labor of love and patience.<\/p>\n

According to today’s verse, the Christians in Thessalonica proclaimed the word of the Lord far and wide. God has gifted each and every Christian with spiritual gifts, God given abilities, to be used within the church. He lists a number of these gifts in Ephesians 4:11<\/strong><\/span> and 1Corinthians 12:8-10<\/strong><\/span>. But Jesus gave us all a commission to preach the gospel, baptize believers, and teach those who have been saved (Mark 28:19, 20<\/strong><\/span>). Just because you don’t have the gift of evangelism doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be proclaiming the gospel. And just because you don’t have the gift of helps doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be helping others within the church.<\/p>\n

The members of the church in Thessalonica were so bold in proclaiming the gospel and they were so willing to put their faith into practice that they had a reputation throughout the Christian world of their day. In fact, their reputation was so great that Paul didn’t have to tell anyone, they already knew.<\/p>\n

Application<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

As we asked yesterday, are you a “supposed Christian” or a “committed Christian?” Do your words and actions announce to everyone around you that you are a disciple of Christ? If not, why not?.<\/p>\n

In God's service, for His glory,<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Copyright © 2012 Will Krause. All rights reserved<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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