1 Thessalonians 4:13
We do not want you to be left in the dark, brothers and sisters, about those who have fallen asleep, so that you do not grieve as others do who have no hope.
Treated in 20 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- Real Questions – Book 1 ·
What Happens When We Die? cites 1 Thessalonians 4:13
…better” (Philippians 1:23). The Bible sometimes calls the death of believers “sleep” (1 Thessalonians 4:13). That’s a gentle picture, not a description of being unconscious. You go to sleep…
- The Key Teachings of C. S. Lewis ·
A Grief Observed cites 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18
…of God needs breaking. What have you assumed about Him that may not be true? 5. Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 and give thanks for the hope of the resurrection. A PRAYER Lord, You know the grief that…
- Portraits of Courage – Elisabeth Elliot ·
Appendix A: Lessons from the Life of Elisabeth Elliot cites 1 Thessalonians 4:13
…concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope” (1 Thessalonians 4:13, KJV). 11. Saints Are Sinners Being Made Holy Her biographers have shown her pride, her…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
Twenty Years in Chains cites 1 Thessalonians 4:13
…He would do next. Paul says Christians “sorrow not, even as the rest, who have no hope” (1 Thessalonians 4:13, ASV). He does not say they do not sorrow. Hope changes sorrow's horizon, not its…
- Real Questions – Book 1 ·
If God Is Good, Why Did Someone I Love Die? cites 1 Thessalonians 4:13
…why Paul wrote that Christians grieve, but not “like the rest, who are without hope” (1 Thessalonians 4:13). Notice that Paul doesn’t say Christians don’t grieve. They do. But underneath the grief…
- Rooted – 30 Days with God for Youth – Book 4 ·
Day 10 — When Someone Dies cites 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14
…we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.” — 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14 (BSB) This might be a hard day to read. If someone you love has died, whether it was a…
- The Key Teachings of Augustine of Hippo ·
His Friend in Thee cites 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13
…concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13 Christian grief is still grief. It still darkens the heart and makes familiar places…
- The Key Teachings of Charles H. Spurgeon ·
For Ever with the Lord cites 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18
…his master home that evening. What would you do differently? 5. If you fear death, read 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 slowly, and speak honestly to God about your fear. A PRAYER Lord Jesus, You are coming…
- The Key Teachings of Dwight L. Moody ·
Heaven, Our Home cites 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18
…is not Christ, what does that reveal? 2. Is there someone you have lost in the Lord? Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 and give thanks for the circle that will be completed. 3. Are you afraid of death? Take 1…
- The Key Teachings of Martin Luther ·
My Lord Katie cites 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13
…concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13 A marriage that taught the Reformation The Luthers’ household became a model for…
- The Key Teachings of A. B. Simpson ·
Christ Our Coming King cites 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13
…concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13 Paul then gives the great passage about the Lord descending with a shout, the dead in…
- Portraits of Courage – Pandita Ramabai ·
Manorama cites 1 Thessalonians 4:13
…not to grieve over those who had died in Christ “even as the rest, who have no hope” (1 Thessalonians 4:13, ASV). Ramabai believed that her daughter had gone ahead of her to the country they had…
- Portraits of Courage – Pandita Ramabai ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites 1 Thessalonians 4:13
…gave her life to her mother’s work, and died before her. Scriptures to revisit Job 1:21; 1 Thessalonians 4:13. Reflection 1. What might Manorama’s life have cost her? 2. How do Christians grieve with…
- Sermons on Several Occasions ·
On Mourning for the Dead cites 1 Thess. 4:13
…in Jesus will God bring with him: — Wherefore, comfort one another with these words.” (1 Thess. 4:13, 14, 18.) And these, indeed, are the only words which can give lasting comfort to a…
- Portraits of Courage – C. S. Lewis ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
…and death marked Lewis deeply. Scriptures to revisit Malachi 3:16; Proverbs 18:24; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14. Reflection 1. Do you have friends with whom you can speak of God honestly? 2. How might…
- Portraits of Courage – C. T. Studd ·
A Short Visit cites 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
…who have fallen asleep in Jesus are not lost, and that God will bring them with him (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14). It is right to honour them for what they gave, and to admire the faith that made it…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
…to revisit Philippians 1:21; 2 Timothy 2:9; Hebrews 10:36; Romans 8:38-39; Psalm 31:15; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14. Reflection 1. Who are you if your present vocation is removed? 2. What long delay is…
- Portraits of Courage – C. T. Studd ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
…above all by Priscilla. Scriptures to revisit Song of Solomon 8:6-7; 1 Corinthians 7:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14; Ephesians 6:4. Reflection 1. Where is the line between shared sacrifice and neglect? 2.…
- The Life and Diary of David Brainerd ·
Being part 1st of his public journal of the Rise and Progress of a remarkable work of grace among the Indians in New-Jersey and Pennsylvania, kept by order of the Society in Scotland for propagating Christian knowledge.—Commencement of his labors at Crossweeksung.—Renewal of labor at the Forks of De cites 1 Thess. 4:13-17
…with the hopes of enjoying the blessed Redeemer. Afterward I discoursed publicly from 1 Thess. 4:13-17. There was a solemn attention, and some visible concern and affection in the time of…
- Mighty Power in Prayer ·
Pray Without Ceasing cites 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
…praying in the Holy Ghost, in the name of Jesus. PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE SERMON'1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and 5.