The Greek word for church is ‘ekklesia,’ which literally means ‘the called-out ones’ and in this case ‘the chosen ones.’ I wish you could be crazy about this and say to yourself: I am chosen by God!” In 1 Thessalonians, Paul seems to point out some characteristics of a model church. We will examine five(5)…

For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that He has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for…