In this verse is the golden chain of salvation, made up of four links, of which one is vocation. Thus the fear of God and the dread of sin and punishment, in which repentance usually begins, if we do not resolutely and on purpose endeavour to keep them up, are sure to lose their force on our minds.III. Because He is the absolute Proprietor of your existence. Each achievement of the successful worker was indeed God's gift. Wilbur ChapmanAnd Judas IscariotThe Doctrine of the Last Things. iv. This is yet more absolutely necessary, because, IF MEN DO NOT IMPROVE THEY ARE IN PRACTICE SURE TO GO BACK. The trained eye learns to see beauties which were once undistinguished. (1 Thessalonians 2:13.) Uses. With regard to (1) Jerome prefers the reading "we shall all sleep but we shall not all be changed," and with regard to (2) he looks St. M. HaldemanChrist, Christianity and the BibleThe Education of the World. We, too, have directions. K. (5)Heaven will make amends for all.2. They make plain to us to what we are called. "As He which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; because it is written, Be ye holy, for I am holy.'" Before there was a grey streak in the sky everything was held in grimmest gloom. Q-xxxi: WHAT IS EFFECTUAL CALLING? I Cor 5:5. 17. (1) Of reproof. Each achievement of the successful worker was indeed God's gift. Positively. He, that is, who has fulfilled one commandment is allowed to receive another. D. THE DESTINY OF THE WICKED. Are we able to listen to the Divine wisdom conversing with us as with sons in the words of apostles and prophets, speaking to us in our own tongues, interpreting our own thoughts, answering the questions with which our hearts are full? INCUMBENT. He is the most tender of fathers. THE DANGER TO WHICH THIS CONSECRATION IS EXPOSED. For if ye love them which love you, what reward, "If we believe that Jesus died and rose again." --1 THESSALONIANS iv. I. Not as if we could do anything in its own nature pleasing to God (2 Corinthians 3:5).2. Westcott. These three texts should be read together, and the significant change found in each text as the thought unfolds should be studied carefully. He made a profound study of the Scriptures, the whole of which, it is said, he learned to repeat by heart. POSSIBLE. (b)To those who take more pains to abound in riches than in graces. Thus the fear of God and the dread of sin and punishment, in which repentance usually begins, if we do not resolutely and on purpose endeavour to keep them up, are sure to lose their force on our minds.III. The same feeling runs through the whole of the letter; his joy in what they had done is everywhere tempered by a real and serious anxiety lest they should stop short and begin to think that they had done enough.I. Thus the fear of God and the dread of sin and punishment, in which repentance usually begins, if we do not resolutely and on purpose endeavour to keep them up, are sure to lose their force on our minds.III. For it is the nature of all strong impressions to act vehemently on the mind at first, and after a little time to fade away as it were and gradually become weaker and weaker. He is the most tender of fathers. In the words of a famous Hebrew saying, "The reward of a precept is a precept." Thus the fear of God and the dread of sin and punishment, in which repentance usually begins, if we do not resolutely and on purpose endeavour to keep them up, are sure to lose their force on our minds.III. It is a revelation of God's love as well as of man's failure. GOD CAN BE PLEASED. His approbation is not wrung from Him with difficulty.IV. He who has reached one height of truth catches a glimpse of a loftier height beyond. "If any one wishes to see what it is to begin well in Christian faith and practice and at the same time what care should be taken not to depend too much on mere beginnings however praiseworthy, he cannot do better than examine carefully these two Epistles to the Thessalonians. "As He which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; because it is written, Be ye holy, for I am holy.'" What is reaped supplies the seed corn for a richer harvest. "Lo, I come to do Thy will, O God. The crown of labour for a being such as man is not rest but longer and nobler toil. In this fourteenth chapter of John, where he is coming into the shadow of the cross and is speaking to his disciples concerning those things which ought to have the greatest weight with them, the heart of his message J. K. Burton.An aged Christian man who had been much benefited through life by God's blessing, after thankfully referring to his more than fifty years of health, prosperity, and abounding mercies, remarked, "I am convinced that if I have to be any happier than I have been or am, I must get more religion." Now this is not the order in which the books were written--they are only arranged like this for our convenience. . The only difference is, that they received this knowledge by word of mouth, we by reading the apostolic letters and listening to the apostolic Church. )Abounding more and moreH. ITS IMPORTANCE. Now, with regard to the absolute necessity of continual improvement, it appears in the first place from this circumstance THAT IF WE RIGHTLY VALUE THE FIRST GOOD BEGINNING, WE MUST FROM THE VERY NATURE OF THE CASE GO ON FROM ONE DEGREE OF HOLINESS TO ANOTHER. He studied under Libanius, and for a time practised law, but was converted and baptized in 368. Deut 6:6. Are we able to pause in the solemn stillness of thought till we are alone with God, and to offer ourselves to the fire of His love; that so little by little all may be consumed in us all passion and pride, all self-seeking and self-trust which does not minister to His glory, which does not, that is, make clearer to men His infinite perfection? --I PET. (7)Hearing His Word (Luke 4:16), and receiving His sacrament.2. (1 Thessalonians 2:13.) Yet this is what we are sure to do, if we be not constantly exhorted and reminded of it; nay, there is great reason to fear that all exhortation may prove in vain.1. (5)Heaven will make amends for all.2. Then the little man began to grow till his head reached the sky, and at last, when he took his three strides, with the first he overstepped all the land, with the second he overstepped all the seas, and with the third he compassed all the heavens. Positively. The toil of the two fishing-boats seemed very sombre. (2)Be more serious in pleasing God than in anything else (Ecclesiastes 9:10; Romans 12:11; Matthew 6:33). Matthew 5:48. followed by a brief description of the resurrection, and second coming of Christ to judgment.Dictionary of Bible Themes1 Thessalonians 4:115057rest, physical5156hand5449poverty, remedies5787ambition, positive8328quietness8441goals1 Thessalonians 4:11-125629work, ordained by God7545outsiders8224dependenceLibraryTwenty Fifth Sunday after Trinity Living and Dead when Christ Returns. I Thess 4:4. "As ye have received of us." --John 14:14. We must seek untiringly for signs of growing nearness to God, and show what we have found. )Pleasing GodB. I. We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, J. 4:3. ESV and to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, NIV and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, Lessons: The believer is called to the attainment of a higher sanctity . 1. x. )Pleasing GodB. A just God and a Saviour; there is none beside Thomas WatsonA Body of DivinityLinks1 Thessalonians 4:11 NIV1 Thessalonians 4:11 NLT1 Thessalonians 4:11 ESV1 Thessalonians 4:11 NASB1 Thessalonians 4:11 KJV1 Thessalonians 4:11 Bible Apps1 Thessalonians 4:11 Parallel1 Thessalonians 4:11 Biblia Paralela1 Thessalonians 4:11 Chinese Bible1 Thessalonians 4:11 French Bible1 Thessalonians 4:11 German Bible1 Thessalonians 4:11 CommentariesBible Hub, (1)Wronging none (Matthew 5:44). Sanctification purges out the old leaven.' God is a pleasable Being, and man can contribute something to His pleasure.II. But the sentence of condemnation is the message of hope. We do not drift into consecration and holy life?2. Thus the fear of God and the dread of sin and punishment, in which repentance usually begins, if we do not resolutely and on purpose endeavour to keep them up, are sure to lose their force on our minds.III. (3)Trust in His promises (Psalm 147:11). Calling is nova creatio, a new creation,' the first resurrection. Wear the channels of the old religious routine deeper then. IT MAY HELP US IN JUDGING MORE TRULY OF OUR DUTY IN THIS RESPECT IF WE PUT OURSELVES AS NEARLY AS WE CAN IN THE PLACE OF THESE THESSALONIANS, WHO HAD LEARNED CHRISTIANITY FROM THE LIPS OF ST. PAUL HIMSELF. )Pleasing God isD. He made a profound study of the Scriptures, the whole of which, it is said, he learned to repeat by heart. There could not well be more promising converts; and yet the very next words show how anxious he was that they might not trust in their first promising conversion, "Praying exceedingly that we might see your face": to what purpose? 2. The Hindus have a legend that a very little man once got a promise from a great king that he should have as much territory as he could overstep in three strides. Jesus testified in no uncertain way concerning prayer, for not alone in this chapter does he speak but in all his messages to his disciples he is seeking to lead them into the place where they may know how to pray. Uses. This is the end of Christ's incarnation and our profession (Acts 3:26; 2 Timothy 2:19).III. 51. "He waiteth to be gracious." K. Burton.An aged Christian man who had been much benefited through life by God's blessing, after thankfully referring to his more than fifty years of health, prosperity, and abounding mercies, remarked, "I am convinced that if I have to be any happier than I have been or am, I must get more religion." (3)The more we abound the more comfort we shall have. The only difference is, that they received this knowledge by word of mouth, we by reading the apostolic letters and listening to the apostolic Church. Now this is not the order in which the books were written--they are only arranged like this for our convenience. Please Him here, and enjoy Him hereafter.(Bp. (2)Be more serious in pleasing God than in anything else (Ecclesiastes 9:10; Romans 12:11; Matthew 6:33). THE CHRISTIAN INCENTIVE. Q-xxxi: WHAT IS EFFECTUAL CALLING? JeromeThe Principal Works of St. JeromeSanctificationTEXT: "This is the will of God, even your sanctification." Attempts have often been made, James DenneyThe Death of Christ, The Unity of GodQ-5: ARE THERE MORE GODS THAN ONE? JeromeThe Principal Works of St. JeromeSanctificationTEXT: "This is the will of God, even your sanctification." Your soul may be satisfied with the form and die for want of sustenance. When the Christian walks in the way of His commandments, he walks with God.V. An outward call: (2.) For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. 50. Are we able to rest with increasing peace in the contemplation of Him who is perfect light, and to bring before Him who is perfect compassion the unceasing prayer of sympathetic remembrance for all with whom we are united as fellow workers in the present and as fellow heirs of the future? . The same may be said of our relationship towards God. I once watched the dawn on the East Coast of England. I. iv. Song 6:3. THE CHRISTIAN INCENTIVE. Our own well being. "If any one wishes to see what it is to begin well in Christian faith and practice and at the same time what care should be taken not to depend too much on mere beginnings however praiseworthy, he cannot do better than examine carefully these two Epistles to the Thessalonians. (3)Every day excel ourselves and grow better (2 Peter 3:18).II. He who has reached one height of truth catches a glimpse of a loftier height beyond. E. THE REWARD OF THE RIGHTEOUS. Beveridge. Burder. Beveridge. I. . THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST. The universe would eternally repeat the same changes in a fixed order of recurrence, though each cycle might Frederick TempleEssays and Reviews: The Education of the WorldLetter cxix. Thus the fear of God and the dread of sin and punishment, in which repentance usually begins, if we do not resolutely and on purpose endeavour to keep them up, are sure to lose their force on our minds.III. Everything wears a new face in the light of our Lord's resurrection. . Minervius and Alexander two monks of Toulouse had written to Jerome asking him to explain for them a large number of passages in scripture. Now, with regard to the absolute necessity of continual improvement, it appears in the first place from this circumstance THAT IF WE RIGHTLY VALUE THE FIRST GOOD BEGINNING, WE MUST FROM THE VERY NATURE OF THE CASE GO ON FROM ONE DEGREE OF HOLINESS TO ANOTHER. Again, a sincere Christian will be on his guard that he make no dangerous comparisons between himself and his neighbours. 3. Everything wears a new face in the light of our Lord's resurrection. Wilbur ChapmanAnd Judas IscariotThe Death of Death'But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first-fruits of them that slept. The last only deserve our imitation.I. Those three texts are three companion pictures, representing the life of a true Christian, the central sketch is the connecting link between those on either side. Wilbur ChapmanAnd Judas IscariotThe Death of Death'But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first-fruits of them that slept. Himself. Then the little man began to grow till his head reached the sky, and at last, when he took his three strides, with the first he overstepped all the land, with the second he overstepped all the seas, and with the third he compassed all the heavens. THE RESURRECTION. The strength for service and the opportunities for service are still given to us through the gospel.(Bp. It is not possible to argue that the death of Christ has less than a central, or rather than the central and fundamental place, in the apostle's gospel. Wilbur ChapmanAnd Judas IscariotThe Beginning of the New Testament[Illustration: (drop cap T) Coin of Thessalonica] Turn to the list of books given in the beginning of your New Testament. This is yet more absolutely necessary, because, IF MEN DO NOT IMPROVE THEY ARE IN PRACTICE SURE TO GO BACK. Then the little man began to grow till his head reached the sky, and at last, when he took his three strides, with the first he overstepped all the land, with the second he overstepped all the seas, and with the third he compassed all the heavens. He is the most righteous of sovereigns. And what we receive, what we realize, what we gain however we call the process is not for contemplation, or for hoarding, but for further service. K. The sleeping John Henry JowettMy Daily Meditation for the Circling YearChrysostom -- Excessive Grief at the Death of FriendsChrysostom (that is, "Of the Golden Mouth") was a title given to John, Archbishop of Constantinople. Nor take care of anything (Matthew 6:33; 1 John 3:22).5. HE OUGHT TO BE PLEASED. (2) Of examination. THE CHRISTIAN COMFORT. (5)Heaven will make amends for all.2. THE CHRISTIAN HOPE. WHAT SHOULD WE ABOUND MORE AND MORE IN?1. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also that are fallen asleep in Jesus will God bring with him. Before there was a grey streak in the sky everything was held in grimmest gloom. These Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 18: 1872The BibleTHE WORD OF GOD "When ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of man, but as it is in truth, the word of God." Song 2:16. Henry DrummondThe Ideal LifeSanctification'For this is the will of God, even your sanctification.' HE CAN BE EASILY PLEASED. Then the little man began to grow till his head reached the sky, and at last, when he took his three strides, with the first he overstepped all the land, with the second he overstepped all the seas, and with the third he compassed all the heavens. I. Q-38: WHAT BENEFITS DO BELIEVERS RECEIVE FROM CHRIST AT THE RESURRECTION? This is yet more absolutely necessary, because, IF MEN DO NOT IMPROVE THEY ARE IN PRACTICE SURE TO GO BACK. B. To please God is to have a tranquil conscience, the approbation of the God, an endless reward.(B. In this verse is the golden chain of salvation, made up of four links, of which one is vocation. iv. For if ye love them which love you, what reward Charles G. FinneyLectures to Professing ChristiansApril the Tenth Resurrection-Light"If we believe that Jesus died and rose again." --1 THESSALONIANS iv. His approbation is not wrung from Him with difficulty.IV. Like Basil and Gregory he began his religious life as a hermit VariousThe World's Great Sermons, Volume IThe Relation of the Will of God to Sanctification"This is the will of God, even your sanctification." (b)To those who take more pains to abound in riches than in graces. (4)Abounding is the best sign of the truth of grace (James 2:26). xv. William EvansThe Great Doctrines of the BibleEffectual Calling'Them he also called.' Whatever censure we pass on them we must acknowledge surely to be due to ourselves, in such measure as we neglect the duty of amending daily because our Teacher is out of sight. WHAT SHOULD WE ABOUND MORE AND MORE IN?1. Those three texts are three companion pictures, representing the life of a true Christian, the central sketch is the connecting link between those on either side. Those please Him best who are most like in character and action to Him in whom He was "well pleased."III. Are we able as the years go on to fix our eyes more steadily on God, shrinking with livelier sensibility from sin more than from suffering, realizing our fellowship one with another in Him with a more intense vividness, looking, and showing that we look, beyond the wild confusion of the hour to the one will of peace and righteousness which cannot at last want accomplishment? Now this is not the order in which the books were written--they are only arranged like this for our convenience. It will never do to take it for granted that we keep our place in respect of piety and goodness that we are no worse than we were, in fact because we are no worse in comparison with them. Unless we grow better we shall surely grow worse.3. Burton. We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, J. It will never do to take it for granted that we keep our place in respect of piety and goodness that we are no worse than we were, in fact because we are no worse in comparison with them. Jesus testified in no uncertain way concerning prayer, for not alone in this chapter does he speak but in all his messages to his disciples he is seeking to lead them into the place where they may know how to pray. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we that are alive, that are left unto the coming of the Lord, shall in no wise precede them that are fallen asleep. (2)Our life is continued for that end. (2)Endeavouring the good of all (Galatians 6:10). We must seek untiringly for signs of growing nearness to God, and show what we have found. He is the only God.' John 5:58, 29. 1. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also that are fallen asleep in Jesus will God bring with him. We must give "none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully" (1 Timothy 5:14). Himself. )Abounding more and moreH. (Plain Sermons by Contributors to "Tracts for the Times. xv. Each attainment in the Divine life becomes the occasion for the revelation of fresh duty. --I PET. 3. I once watched the dawn on the East Coast of England. Pleasing God is the work of heaven (Psalm 103:20, 21).7. E. THE REWARD OF THE RIGHTEOUS. The gifts of God answer to His requirements, and the requirements of God answer to His gifts. These Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 18: 1872The BibleTHE WORD OF GOD "When ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of man, but as it is in truth, the word of God." Thus the fear of God and the dread of sin and punishment, in which repentance usually begins, if we do not resolutely and on purpose endeavour to keep them up, are sure to lose their force on our minds.III. Q-38: WHAT BENEFITS DO BELIEVERS RECEIVE FROM CHRIST AT THE RESURRECTION? Unless we grow better we shall surely grow worse.3. Beveridge. And it is no less true that of him that hath done much shall more be required. The strength for service and the opportunities for service are still given to us through the gospel.(Bp. 4:3. not for his own pleasure, but "to perfect that which was lacking in their faith." WHAT SHOULD WE ABOUND MORE AND MORE IN?1. William EvansThe Great Doctrines of the BibleEffectual Calling'Them he also called.' Pugh.There are in the world self-pleasers, men-pleasers, God-pleasers. Depth comes in running constantly in the old curriculum.IV. Why?1. Man. )Pleasing GodB. THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST. . For it is the nature of all strong impressions to act vehemently on the mind at first, and after a little time to fade away as it were and gradually become weaker and weaker. He exhorts them to go forward in all manner of godliness;6. to live holily and justly;9. to love one another;11. and quietly to follow their own business;13. and last of all, to sorrow moderately for the dead.17. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we that are alive, that are left unto the coming of the Lord, shall in no wise precede them that are fallen asleep. "I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine."--Sol. "We must abound more and more." They condemn us perhaps. followed by a brief description of the resurrection, and second coming of Christ to judgment.Dictionary of Bible Themes1 Thessalonians 4:115057rest, physical5156hand5449poverty, remedies5787ambition, positive8328quietness8441goals1 Thessalonians 4:11-125629work, ordained by God7545outsiders8224dependenceLibraryTwenty Fifth Sunday after Trinity Living and Dead when Christ Returns. A. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also that are fallen asleep in Jesus will God bring with him. He did not leave them to wander about in the darkness. For it is the nature of all strong impressions to act vehemently on the mind at first, and after a little time to fade away as it were and gradually become weaker and weaker. He exhorts them to go forward in all manner of godliness;6. to live holily and justly;9. to love one another;11. and quietly to follow their own business;13. and last of all, to sorrow moderately for the dead.17. (2)We can do nothing as it is required (2 Corinthians 3:5). We tremble perhaps as we put such questions to ourselves. (3)Of the world to come (Amos 6:3).Conclusion:1. "I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine."--Sol. He notices our conduct.2. . Often think of spiritual things (1)Of God (Psalm 63:6; Psalm 139:18). Are we able to pause in the solemn stillness of thought till we are alone with God, and to offer ourselves to the fire of His love; that so little by little all may be consumed in us all passion and pride, all self-seeking and self-trust which does not minister to His glory, which does not, that is, make clearer to men His infinite perfection?
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