"The Christian Church"

1 Thessalonians 1: 1-2

 what makes the Christian Church so special?

1. The Nature of the Church  vs 1a

Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy

what makes the Christian Church so special?

2. The Calling of the Church  vs 1b

To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ

what makes the Christian Church so special?

3. The Lifestyle of the Church  vs 1c

Grace to you and peace

what makes the Christian Church so special?

4. The Praise of the Church  vs 2

We give thanks to God always for all of you