Paul's short prayer in 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 reveals that sanctification is a work of God within us that is worked out by us.

God's will is often assumed to be hidden and difficult to discern. However, Scripture clearly tells us that God's will for us is to be holy and thankful.

The Thessalonians provide us with a picture of what gospel fruit looks like in a local church—the fruit for which churches today should be known.