Grace Community Bible Church Sermons

Pastor Rob Davis: 1 Thess. 5:23-28

In 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 Paul closes the letter with 7 appeals to both God and the congregation.

1. Paul appeals to God in prayer for Him to sanctify believers entirely at Christ’s coming (v. 23a).
2. Paul appeals to God in prayer for Him to preserve believers.
1. Completely (v. 23b).
2. Without Blame (v. 23c).
3. Paul appeals to the congregation for them to trust in God’s faithfulness (v. 24).
4. Paul appeals to the congregation for prayer on his behalf (v. 25).
5. Paul appeals to the congregation for them to greet each other on his behalf (v. 26).
6. Paul appeals to the congregation for this letter to be read to the body (v. 27).
7. Paul appeals to Jesus for His grace to be upon the congregation (v. 28).