1 Thessalonians 5:9

“For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,”

"For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ," - 1 Thessalonians 5:9
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What does 1 Thessalonians 5:9 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Thessalonians 5:9 from the King James Version (KJV) reads: "For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ." This verse holds rich theological and practical significance, revealing God's character, His plan for…

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Appointed for Salvation: Embracing God's Promise

The Apostle Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians provides profound encouragement and clarity regarding our identity in Christ, particularly in the troubling times of life. In 1 Thessalonians 5:9, we find a rich tapestry of hope: ‘For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to…

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A Prayer for Salvation and Deliverance

Heavenly Father, We come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging Your mighty presence in our lives. We thank You for the profound and precious truth revealed in 1 Thessalonians 5:9, which states, “For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord…

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1 Thessalonians 5:9 - "For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,"
1 Thessalonians 5:19 - "Quench not the Spirit."
1 Thessalonians 5:16 - "Rejoice evermore."
1 Thessalonians 5:20 - "Despise not prophesyings."
2 Thessalonians 1:7-9
1 Thessalonians 5:17 - "Pray without ceasing."
1 Thessalonians 5:25 - "Brethren, pray for us."
"Rejoice evermore." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16
"Despise not prophesyings." - 1 Thessalonians 5:20
1 Thessalonians 5:22 - "Abstain from all appearance of evil."
1 Thessalonians 5:5 - "Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness."
"Pray without ceasing." - 1 Thessalonians 5:17
"Pray without ceasing." - 1 Thessalonians 5:17
1 Thessalonians 5:26 - "Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss."
"Brethren, pray for us." - 1 Thessalonians 5:25
1 Thessalonians 5:7 - "For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night."
"Quench not the Spirit." - 1 Thessalonians 5:19
1 Thessalonians 4:5 - "Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:"
1 Thessalonians 5:28 - "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen."
1 Thessalonians 5:1 - "But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you."
1 Thessalonians 5:21 - "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good."
1 Thessalonians 5:24 - "Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it."
1 Thessalonians 5:4 - "But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief."
1 Thessalonians 5:2 - "For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night."
1 Thessalonians 5:18 - "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."
1 Thessalonians 5:6 - "Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober."
1 Thessalonians 5:27 - "I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren."
"Abstain from all appearance of evil." - 1 Thessalonians 5:22
1 Thessalonians 5:13 - "And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves."