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For you know the instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Thessalonians 4:2? 2. How can we live to please God as instructed in 1 Thessalonians 4:2? 3. What commandments from Jesus are referenced in 1 Thessalonians 4:2? 4. How does 1 Thessalonians 4:2 connect with John 14:15 about keeping commandments? 5. In what ways can we apply 1 Thessalonians 4:2 in daily life? 6. Why is obedience to Jesus' teachings crucial according to 1 Thessalonians 4:2? 7. What does 1 Thessalonians 4:2 reveal about God's expectations for Christian conduct? 8. How does 1 Thessalonians 4:2 relate to the concept of divine authority? 9. Why is obedience emphasized in 1 Thessalonians 4:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Thessalonians 4? 11. Who or what is the Antichrist? 12. Why does Christianity demand faith when critical thinking and evidence are more reliable ways of knowing truth? 13. 1 Thessalonians 3:5: Paul references 'the tempter' and spiritual testing -- how can this be reconciled with a modern scientific understanding that discounts supernatural entities? 14. What is deliverance ministry? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding the authority of Jesus Christ impact the way we view and apply Paul's instructions in our lives? 2. In what ways can we ensure that we are living in obedience to the teachings of the apostles today? 3. How can the church community support individuals in following the instructions given by Paul and other apostles? 4. What are some practical steps we can take to align our lives with the biblical principles outlined in Paul's letters? 5. How do the instructions in 1 Thessalonians 4:2 relate to the Great Commission and our role as disciples of Christ? 1 Thessalonians 4 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Paul's call to sanctification in 1 Thessalonians 4 apply to our lives today? 2. How does the call for sexual purity challenge societal norms in the 21st century? How can Christians maintain this purity in a hypersexualized culture? 3. In the context of brotherly love, how can we demonstrate this in our daily lives and in our local communities? 4. Discuss the implications of leading a "quiet life" as stated in 1 Thessalonians 4:11. How does it contradict or align with modern societal values? 5. How does the hope of Christ's return impact the way we live our daily lives? 6. How should we approach and comfort those grieving the loss of loved ones, based on Paul's words in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18? 7. How does the idea of sanctification influence your personal decisions and lifestyle? 8. Discuss how sexual purity extends beyond physical actions. How does it encompass thoughts and emotions? 9. How does the anticipation of Christ's return inspire or shape your personal growth as a Christian? 10. Discuss how understanding and believing in the resurrection can affect our perspective on death. 11. How can we use the teachings in 1 Thessalonians 4 to influence our interactions with non-believers? 12. What challenges do you face when trying to live a life that pleases God as highlighted in this chapter? 13. How does Paul's advice to "work with your own hands" translate into modern work ethics and career life? 14. How can you encourage and comfort others with the message from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18? 15. Reflect on the concept of "being dependent on nobody" in the context of modern society. 16. How can we as Christians better love "more and more" as Paul encourages in verses 9-10? 17. What societal structures or systems could be challenged or improved based on the principles in 1 Thessalonians 4? 18. How can we prepare ourselves for the second coming of Christ, based on what we learn in this chapter? 19. How do the principles laid out in this chapter influence your perception of what it means to be a Christian? 20. In light of the themes in 1 Thessalonians 4, what practical steps can you take to align your life closer to these teachings? Links 1 Thessalonians 4:2 NIV 1 Thessalonians 4:2 NLT 1 Thessalonians 4:2 ESV 1 Thessalonians 4:2 NASB 1 Thessalonians 4:2 KJV 1 Thessalonians 4:2 Commentaries Bible Hub