Receiving God's Word with Faith | Held By Hope: Formed in Faith, Laboring in Love

Held By Hope is a sermon series based on the book of 1 Thessalonians. In this message, guest Pastor Tyler Burns teaches from 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16.In 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16, Paul thanks the Thessalonian believers for receiving God's message as His true word, allowing it to work powerfully in their lives. He commends them for enduring persecution just as the churches in Judea did, showing their faithfulness despite suffering. Paul also contrasts their response with those who opposed the gospel, warning that persistent rejection of God's message brings judgment.