1Th 4:8 | TNotes | STEP | 4:8 Rejecting Paul’s teaching on these matters was the same as rejecting God . • The Holy Spirit empowers Christians to live in accord with God’s will (Ezek 36:27 ; Rom 8:1-4 ; Gal 5:16 ; 1 Jn 3:24 ).

bEzek 36:27►

cRom 8:1-4►

dGal 5:16►

e1 Jn 3:24►

‏ 1 Thessalonians 4:8

4:8 ^a Rejecting Paul’s teaching on these matters was the same as rejecting God.

• The Holy Spirit empowers Christians to live in accord with God’s will (Ezek 36:27 ^b; Rom 8:1-4 ^c; Gal 5:16 ^d; 1 Jn 3:24 ^e).