THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL

I Thessalonians 1:5-8

I.  (v.5) THE PRESENTATION OF THE GOSPEL

1. The testimony of Paul’s lips
2. The testimony of Paul’s life

1. The message of the Gospel
2. The power behind the Gospel

II.  (v.6-8) THE RESPONSE TO THE GOSPEL

1. The Word was received and their lives were changed
2. The Word was shared and other lives were changed

1. Genuine conversion
2. Genuine growth

1. They became followers
2. They became examples