WE ARE ALL WITNESSES

An Elect Church (1:4): They have been chosen by God himself.

An Alive Church (1:1–3)

For their strong faith (1:1–3a)

For their labor of love (1:3b)

A Model Church (1:5–7)

Paul’s example to the church (1:5–6)

His preaching is anointed by the Holy Spirit (1:5).

His personal lifestyle is anointed by the Holy Spirit (1:6).

Their example to the world (1:7): They were a model to all the believers in Greece.

An Evangelistic Church (1:8): Their faith in God has become known everywhere.

An Expecting Church (1:9–10): They are looking forward to the return of Jesus from heaven.[1]

[1] Outline Adpated from Willmington, H. L. (1999). The Outline Bible (). Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.