Explore the Bible: 1st Thessalonians: Session 8: Living as Christ

A state license plate usually includes some type of slogan that defines that state in some way. We see words like keystone, sunshine, lone star, DairyLand, garden, evergreen, empire, and golden. These slogans give that state and the people who live in it some type of identity. The slogan also carries some type of expectation or characterization of the residents of that state. Paul called on the Thessalonians to identify with Christ and to live up to the expectations of doing so.