Friday, May 27, 2016

Full Conviction - 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5

1 Thessalonians 1:4-5 ESV 

For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake.

We can hear the word without receiving the word. We can understand the words without full understanding. Head knowledge is not the same as knowing in the heart. 

Hearing the word is essential, but is only part of story of salvation. It is with the power of the Holy Spirit that we are able reach a conviction that leads to a saving faith. 

The Thessalonians witnessed the power and conviction of Paul and his companions. They were not bound to only hearing the gospel, but they could feel and see the word in these men. 

The word is manifest and passed along by the body of Christ. May we do so in the power and the full conviction that comes from the Spirit. 

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