Christian Ethics and Conduct Instructions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 4:1 instruct believers to do?

Live to please God more and more.

What instructions were given by the authority of the Lord Jesus in 1 Thessalonians 4:2?

Instructions on how to live a holy life.

What is God's will according to 1 Thessalonians 4:3?

That you should be sanctified and avoid sexual immorality.

What should believers learn to control according to 1 Thessalonians 4:4?

Their own body in a way that is holy and honorable. Signup and view all the answers

In 1 Thessalonians 4:5, how are believers instructed to handle their desires?

Not in passionate lust like the pagans. Signup and view all the answers

What will happen to those who wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister according to 1 Thessalonians 4:6?

The Lord will punish them. Signup and view all the answers

What are believers called to live according to 1 Thessalonians 4:7?

A holy life. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if someone rejects the instruction given in 1 Thessalonians 4:8?

They do not reject a human being but God. Signup and view all the answers

What does 1 Thessalonians 4:9 say about loving one another?

You yourselves have been taught by God to love each other. Signup and view all the answers

What should be the ambition of believers as stated in 1 Thessalonians 4:11?

To lead a quiet life and mind their own business. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of leading a quiet life according to 1 Thessalonians 4:12?

To win the respect of outsiders and not be dependent on anybody. Signup and view all the answers

What does 1 Thessalonians 4:13 want believers to understand about those who have died?

They should not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. Signup and view all the answers

What does 1 Thessalonians 4:14 say about the belief in Jesus's resurrection?

We believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Thessalonians 4:15, what will not happen to those still alive before the coming of the Lord?

They will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. Signup and view all the answers

What will happen at the coming of the Lord as described in 1 Thessalonians 4:16?

The Lord will come down with a loud command and the dead in Christ will rise first. Signup and view all the answers

What will happen to those still alive at the coming of the Lord according to 1 Thessalonians 4:17?

They will be caught up together with the dead in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Signup and view all the answers

What should believers do according to 1 Thessalonians 4:18?

Encourage one another with these words. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Instructions for Living

Instructed to live in a way that pleases God, encouraged to grow in this practice.
Authority comes from the Lord Jesus regarding the provided instructions.

Sanctification and Conduct

Emphasis on sanctification; avoiding sexual immorality is essential.
Individuals should learn self-control of their bodies in a holy and honorable manner.
Avoid passionate lust like those who do not know God.

Ethical Conduct and Divine Punishment

Warning against wrongdoing or exploiting fellow believers, with a promise of divine punishment for such actions.
God’s calling is to live a holy life, not in impurity.

Rejection of Instructions

Rejecting these divine instructions equates to rejecting God, who gives the Holy Spirit.

Love for One Another

No need for reminders about love for one another, as God teaches this inherently.
Encouragement to increase love within the community, particularly throughout Macedonia.

Personal Conduct and Community Respect

Advice to lead a quiet life, focus on personal business, and work diligently.
This conduct should foster respect from outsiders and promote self-sufficiency.

Understanding Death and Resurrected Hope

Addressing misconceptions about those who have died, encouraging hope rather than grief.
Belief in the resurrection of Jesus assures that God will bring back deceased believers.

Future Resurrection Events

Assurance that the living will not precede the dead at the Lord's return.
Christ will return with the voice of the archangel and a trumpet call, raising the dead in Him first.

Final Gathering and Eternal Presence

Living believers will join those risen in Christ, meeting the Lord in the air.
Promises eternal presence with the Lord for all believers.

Encouragement for Believers

Believers are encouraged to share these comforting words with one another.

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Explore the principles of Christian living based on divine instructions emphasizing sanctification, ethical conduct, and love for one another. This quiz will challenge your understanding of how to live in accordance with God's teachings and the importance of self-control and community in faith.