I. Salutation, 1:1

1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians [which is] in God the Father and [in] the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace [be] unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

discussion questions

1A. "Grace and peace" was the custom of the day.

What is the custom today? ___________

1B. In the Bible there are customs (which DO change) and commands (which DO NOT change). Discuss each of the following and determine if it is - - Custom or Command

_______ ________ A. Women preaching

_______ ________ B. Holy kiss

_______ ________ C. Foot washing

_______ ________ D. Wearing a veil to worship

_______ ________ E. Men with long hair

_______ ________ F. Worship on Sunday

1C. When is a custom binding on Christians? ______________

1D. Does the origin of the custom make a difference in our observance of it? ___

1E. What is the difference in custom and tradition? ____________

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