Chapel Messages from FBTS Faculty

This passage is a wellspring of resources for those in ministry.

Scripture Text

1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Main Points or Ideas

• The key is  something that goes beyond methodology and goes into authenticity

• Christ wants us to lead with Christlike authenticity

Three Marks of Christlike Authenticity:

1. Pure Motives (vv. 1-6)

• Pure, pleasing God instead of men
• If our motive is God, then our ministry becomes pure, bold, and ultimately pleases Him

2. Sacrificial Love (vv. 7-9)

• Genuine love makes all the difference
• It is not just going through the motions, it is an action to be taken!
• Do I really love my people, or am I just here for the program?

3. Upright Conduct (vv. 10-12)

• Characteristics:

1. Devoutly, uprightly, blamelessly

2. Faithful to preach, teach, disciple

3. Patient, gospel affection

4. Encouraging, imploring

• A call to walk worthy of the calling
• It takes hard, authentic work

Conclusion

It is not about the method. It is about true authenticity.