1.  Comfort each other because we are the church of God.       a.  God poured & pours out His grace and peace on those He places in His church when              they trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior (1-2).       b.  God owns & possesses us through "OUR" Lord Jesus Christ, so bless & thank Him.       c.  God's character & glory is worth bragging on.  Father / source of all mercies and comfort; Triune God, Father, Jesus, and Comforter - Holy Spirit ( "parakleiseos" b