As we start our new sermon series in 1 Thessalonians, Paul begins the first chapter overflowing with thankfulness for the work that God has done in the lives of the Thessalonians. Our passage shows us 8 markers that they are genuine Christians, as the gospel comes in and the gospel goes out from them.

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???? Read ahead to get the most from this Sunday's sermon (Acts 17:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 1): https://www.esv.org/Acts+17 and https://www.esv.org/1+Thessalonians+1

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