Sharing the gospel

Peter Frere | 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 

For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you. On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel... Just as a nursing mother cares for her children, so we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.

Paul defends himself against accusations that his preaching in Thessalonica had been for selfish motives or that he had exploited his hearers in some way. Peter explains some of the lessons for the way we ourselves share the gospel, through what we say and how we live our lives.

The recording begins with the reading from Susan Mole.

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