partner is the Gospel

• 1 Thessalonians 2:17 (ESV)

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Thesis: In order for us to enjoy the blessings of the gospel we mist experience our divine connection in a biblical way.

We all need or seek connection.

"Keep the change ". We enjoy the excess of what the gospel is doing.

A. Divine need to be Accepted
Christ fills this need by accepting us when we didn't eve know that we needs to be accepted.

B. A desire to Belong.
People do crazy things to belong

C. Needed to be Comforted
Self sooth

S. Safety ( secure attachment figure. )

Paul. Longed to see them again. Timothy can make thus connection.

What else can I take with me to heaven? The connection to the body o Christ. .

All this to reflect the attachment we should have with God. Can't see but the divine connection is made in unplanned ways (Timothy for Paul )

Question: How do we experience our divine connection in a biblical way?

1. Faith and love must be divinely centered ties that bid us together.
Paul "in the middle of this mess we were encouraged. "

There are people out there to connect to that will spiritually connect us to rake us through another day.

Faith can get you in trouble. Watch what you put tour faith in.

God is wise enough to connect us together.

Faith and love has a Devine origin. Using designed tools to please God. They demand. Characteristics that keep us driven toward godliness.

The impact of your fight dor the kingsom extends beyond yourself.

Life that is living rather thana faith that is decent.

We must function with the understanding that we share a common eternal destination.

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