1 Thessalonians 5:1-2
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5 But of the times and the seasons, brethren,
ye have no need that I write unto you.
2 For yourselves know perfectly
that the day of the Lord so cometh
as a thief in the night.
What must we do in these end times?
Especially if we are "children of light"?
How must we be?
What are we tasked with?
How are we to stay on the path?
The Bible's instructions are clear:
The PATH:
John 14:6
King James Version
6 Jesus saith unto him,
I am the way, the truth, and the life:
no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
The MEANS:
John 3:3-7
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3 Jesus answered and said unto him,
Verily, verily, I say unto thee,
Except a man be born again,
he cannot see the kingdom of God.
4 Nicodemus saith unto him,
How can a man be born when he is old?
can he enter the second time
into his mother's womb, and be born?
5 Jesus answered,
Verily, verily, I say unto thee,
Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit,
he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh;
and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
7 Marvel not that I said unto thee,
Ye must be born again.
The METHOD:
1 Thessalonians 5:6
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6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others;
but let us watch and be sober.
1 Thessalonians 5:8
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8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober,
putting on the breastplate of faith and love;
and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
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11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together,
and edify one another, even as also ye do.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
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12 And we beseech you, brethren,
to know them which labour among you,
and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
13 And to esteem them very highly in love
for their work's sake.
And be at peace among yourselves.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
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14 Now we exhort you, brethren,
warn them that are unruly,
comfort the feebleminded,
support the weak,
be patient toward all men.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
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15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man;
but ever follow that which is good,
both among yourselves,
and to all men.
1 Thessalonians 5:16
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16 Rejoice evermore.
1 Thessalonians 5:17
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17 Pray without ceasing.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
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18 In every thing give thanks:
for this is the will of God
in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:19
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19 Quench not the Spirit.
1 Thessalonians 5:20
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20 Despise not prophesyings.
1 Thessalonians 5:21
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21 Prove all things;
hold fast that which is good.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
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22 Abstain
from all appearance of evil.
1 Thessalonians 5:25
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25 Brethren, pray for us.
1 Thessalonians 5:26
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26 Greet all the brethren
with an holy kiss.
1 Thessalonians 5:27
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27 I charge you by the Lord
that this epistle be read
unto all the holy brethren.
The GOAL:
John 3:16
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16 For God so loved the world,
that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him
should not perish,
but have everlasting life.
1 Thessalonians 5:9-10
King James Version
9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath,
but to obtain salvation
by our Lord Jesus Christ,
10 Who died for us, that,
whether we wake or sleep,
we should live together with him.
1 Thessalonians 5:23
King James Version
23 And the very God of peace
sanctify you wholly;
and I pray God
your whole spirit and soul and body
be preserved blameless
unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
That about sums it up, the path believers are taking:
-- not perish, but have everlasting life
-- obtain salvation, through the LORD JESUS CHRIST
-- be preserved blameless, until the LORD's coming
It's all PREPARATION now.
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