1 Thessalonians 1:5

“For our Gospel came not unto you, etc.] The apostle calls the Gospel “our Gospel”, not because he and his fellow ministers were the authors of it; for in this respect it is solely of God, being the produce of his wisdom and grace, and by the revelation of Jesus Christ, hence he calls it the Gospel of God in (<520202>1 Thessalonians 2:2,8,9) nor because they were the subject of it, for they preached not themselves, but a crucified Christ, and him only, though it was a stumblingblock to some, and foolishness to others; but because it was committed to their trust, and they were the preachers of it, and agreed in the ministration of it; and it is opposed to, and is distinct from, that which was…”

“our gospel--namely, the Gospel which we preached. came--Greek, "was made," namely, by God, its Author and Sender. God's having made our preaching among you to be attended with such "power," is the proof that you are "elect of God" (Th1 1:4). in power--in the efficacy of the Holy Spirit clothing us with power (see end of verse; Act 1:8; Act 4:33; Act 6:5, Act 6:8) in preaching the Gospel, and making it in you the power of God unto salvation (Rom 1:16). As "power" produces faith; so "the Holy Ghost," love; and "much assurance" (Col 2:2, full persuasion), hope (Heb 6:11), resting on faith (Heb 10:22). So faith, love, and hope (Th1 1:3). as ye know--answering to the "knowing," that is, as WE…”

“For our gospel came not unto you - When first preached; Acts 17:1-3. Paul speaks of it as “our gospel,” because it was the gospel preached by him and Silas and Timothy; comp 2 Thessalonians 2:14; 2 Timothy 2:8. He did not mean to say that the gospel had been originated by him, but only that he had delivered the good news of salvation to them. He is here stating the evidence which had been given that they were a church “chosen by God.” He refers, first, to the manner in which the gospel was received by them 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7, and, secondly, to the spirit which they themselves manifested in sending it abroad; yet.1 Thessalonians 1:8. In word only - Was not merely spoken; or was not merely…”

“With power - Piercing the very heart with a sense of sin and deeply convincing you of your want of a Saviour from guilt, misery, and eternal ruin. With the Holy Ghost - Bearing an outward testimony, by miracles, to the truth of what we preached, and you felt: also by his descent through laying on of hands. With much assurance - Literally, with full assurance, and much of it: the Spirit bearing witness by shedding the love of God abroad in your hearts, which is the highest testimony that can be given. And these signs, if not the miraculous gifts, always attend the preaching of the gospel, unless it be in vain: neither are the extraordinary operations of the Holy Ghost ever wholly withheld,…”

“1:5 God called the Thessalonians through the proclamation of the Good News (2 Thes 2:13-14). The Holy Spirit convinced the hearers that the message was true (1 Cor 2:4-5; 1 Pet 1:12).”

“our: Isa 55:11; Rom 2:16; Co2 4:3; Gal 1:8-12, Gal 2:2; Th2 2:14; Ti2 2:8 in word: Th1 2:13; Co1 4:20; Co2 3:6 but: Psa 10:2, Psa 10:3; Mar 16:20; Act 11:21, Act 16:14; Rom 1:16, Rom 15:18, Rom 15:19; Co1 1:24; Co1 2:4, Co1 2:5, Co1 3:6; Co2 10:4, Co2 10:5; Eph 1:17-20, Eph 2:4, Eph 2:5, Eph 2:10, Eph 3:20; Phi 2:13; Jam 1:16-18; Pe1 1:3 in the: Joh 16:7-15; Act 2:33, Act 10:44-46, Act 11:15-18; Co1 3:16, Co1 12:7-11; Co2 6:6; Gal 3:2-5, Gal 5:5, Gal 5:22, Gal 5:23; Tit 3:5, Tit 3:6; Heb 2:4; Pe1 1:12 in much: Col 2:2; Heb 2:3, Heb 6:11, Heb 6:18, Heb 6:19, Heb 10:22; Pe2 1:10, Pe2 1:19 what: Th1 2:1-11; Act 20:18, Act 20:19, Act 20:33-35; Co1 2:2-5, Co1 4:9-13, Co1 10:33; Co2 4:1, Co2 4:2;…”