1TH #3

STRUCTURAL OUTLINE

I. Paul's Thankfulness for the Thessalonians' State before God v. 4

A. The Thessalonians as Brethren Beloved v. 4
B. The Thessalonians as Elect of God v. 4

II. Paul's Thanksgiving for the Surety of the Thessalonians' State before God v. 5

A. The Observability of the Gospel Entrance to the Thessalonians v. 5
B. The Parallel Observability of Paul and Comapany's Life before the Thessalonians v. 5


CPT

Paul is thankful to God for the Thessalonians’ state being assured by the gospel’s entrance to them.

PURPOSE BRIDGE

To show the surety of our election and salvation by the gospel.

CPS

The surety of our standing before God comes with the assurance of the gospel.