Paul highlights the church and their work produced by faith, their labor of love, and endurance inspired by hope. Paul will develop these key themes in more detail later in the letter. He also mentions the gospel and how the gospel was received not just in words but also with power and deep conviction through the Holy Spirit. What is the gospel Paul proclaimed?
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Article: The Power of the Gospel
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