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More Than Just Words
Commentators stress that the gospel's effectiveness is not based on clever arguments or eloquent speaking alone. It arrives with divine "power" to change lives, the active presence of the "Holy Spirit," and a deep "assurance" of its truth. Scholars note this "power" is primarily the internal, soul-converting work of God, not necessarily external miracles.
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1 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Thessalonians 1:5
18th Century
Theologian
For our gospel came not unto you. This was when it was first preached (Acts 17:1–3). Paul speaks of it as "our gospel" because…
AT Robertson
On 1 Thessalonians 1:5
How that (οτ). It is not certain whether οτ here means "because" (θυια) as in 2 Thessalonians 3:7; [Reference 1 Corint…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Thessalonians 1:5
19th Century
Bishop
“If God had not set His heart on you, we never could have been as successful among you as we were.”
Our gospel did not come to you.<…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Thessalonians 1:5
19th Century
Preacher
Paul never had a happier time in preaching, it would seem, than when he preached to these Thessalonians. He felt a power resting upon him. He spoke…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Thessalonians 1:5
If v.2b supplies the manner of thanksgiving and v.3 the occasion, v.4 gives its ultimate cause. Intuitive knowledge of the Thessalonian believers’ …
John Calvin
On 1 Thessalonians 1:5
16th Century
Theologian
As you know. Paul, as I have said before, has as his aim that the Thessalonians, influenced by the same considerations, might entertain no…
John Gill
On 1 Thessalonians 1:5
17th Century
Pastor
For our Gospel came not to you
The apostle calls the Gospel "our Gospel", not because he and his fellow ministers we…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Thessalonians 1:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Just as all good comes from God, so no good can be hoped for by sinners, except from God in Christ. And the best good may be expected from God, as …