The document discusses the qualities of an exemplary church based on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. It says that the church in Thessalonica was an exemplary people because they were elect, received God's word, followed their leaders, and encouraged others. They were also an enthusiastic people who boldly spread the word about God's work. Finally, they were an expectant people who awaited the rapture and Christ's return, which involved actively waiting with expectation and confidence that changed how they lived.

1. The Rapture and the Return of Jesus Christ
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
What Every Church Should Be

2. The Rapture and the Return of Jesus Christ
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
What Every Church Should Be
I. THEY WERE AN EXEMPLARY PEOPLE.
vs 1-7
A. They were an elect people
vs 4
B. They received the Word of God.
vs 5
C. The followed their spiritual leaders.
vs 6
4. They encouraged others.
vs 7

3. The Rapture and the Return of Jesus Christ
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
What Every Church Should Be
II. THEY WERE AN ENTHUSIASTIC PEOPLE
Vs 8
A. The words "sounded out" mean to "blow a trumpet."
The word was getting out every where about what God was doing in
Thessalonica!
B. It was happening because these people were bold
witnesses.

4. The Rapture and the Return of Jesus Christ
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
What Every Church Should Be
III. THEY WERE AN EXPECTANT PEOPLE
vs 10
A. There are two parts to Christ's return.
First, His return in the air for the believers
1 Thess. 4:13-18
This is the rapture and it is what we are awaiting.
After the Rapture takes place, the earth will begin a time of suffering
called the Tribulation (5:1-3) The tribulation will last for 7 years and
will close when Jesus Christ returns secondly to this earth
physically to establish His 1000 year kingdom.
2 Thess 1:5-10

5. The Rapture and the Return of Jesus Christ
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
What Every Church Should Be
III. THEY WERE AN EXPECTANT PEOPLE
vs 10
B. The Word wait is important especially in the context of
Thessalonians.
It means "To await expectantly and confidently" and it
involves activity .
C. When we expect that the Lord Could return to
take us to heaven at any moment, that ought to
change our lives.

6. The Rapture and the Return of Jesus Christ
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
What Every Church Should Be
III. THEY WERE AN EXPECTANT PEOPLE
vs 10
B. The Word wait is important especially in the context of
Thessalonians.
It means "To await expectantly and confidently" and it
involves activity .
C. When we expect that the Lord Could return to
take us to heaven at any moment, that ought to
change our lives.