The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, timothy, and silas. Click here for an exhaustive list of content on 1 thessalonians. The first letter 1 thessalonians was written to a community of believers who had been christians for only a short period of time, probably no more than a few months. Read and study 1 thessalonians, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Paul reminds his audience of the teachings they were given, saying, you learned from us how you ought to live and to please god as, in fact, you are doing 1 thessalonians 4. There are also some great prayers in 2 thessalonians that can be an example for us on how to pray for other believers today. The persons from whom this epistle came, or by whom it was written. Paul was the inspired apostle and writer of this epistle, though he makes no mention of his apostleship, which was not doubted of by the thessalonians, nor opposed by any false apostle among them. Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians bible charts. In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ.
Constables notes on 1 thessalonians 2020 edition could have been his first inspired epistle. However, timothy soon returned with a good report, prompting paul to pen 1 thessalonians as a letter of encouragement to the new believers. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of 1 thessalonians, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. His aim for this letter was to strengthen the christian church in thessalonica by. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle, and is addressed to the church in thessalonica, in modernday greece. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living ministries. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians introduction.
Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians barnes bible charts author. When paul first preached the gospel at thessalonica he made it quite clear to them that not only is jesus coming back, but that they can be ready for that sure event. The book of 1 st thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. Paul wrote this letter to strengthen and encourage the church in thessalonica. Commentary for 1 thessalonians 1 this epistle is generally considered to have been the first of those written by st. The first epistle to the thessalonians chapter two objectives in studying this chapter 1 to glean from pauls example how preachers should conduct themselves among brethren with whom they labor 2 to appreciate how the thought of seeing each other at the coming of jesus should affect our attitude towards one another summary having reflected. It gives us the confidence as christians that dead or alive when christ comes back we will be together with him 1 thessalonians 4. We remember before our god and father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our.
Thessalonica was, during the time of paul, one of the two most important commercial centers in greece corinth was the other. The church was established in the midst of turmoil and problems in the city. This summary of the book of 2 thessalonians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 thessalonians. This is a thoroughly revised edition of my dissertation on 1thessalonians. Can you summarize the book of 1 thessalonians 1thessalonians. The book of 2 thessalonians is filled with information that explains the end times. The city of thessalonica the city received its name from cassander, king of macedon, who gave its title in honor of his wife, thessalonice. Now we ask you and urge you in the lord jesus to do this more and more. The first epistle to the thessalonians, commonly referred to as first thessalonians or 1 thessalonians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. It is written to be read by lay readers with an above average interest in paul. Going to thessalonica transferred the ministry of the gospel to western civilization. This big book is arranged for making difficult material easily accessible and understandable, while also being academically responsible. First epistle to thessalonians read the bible online. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible.
This was the beginning of spreading the gospel from the continent of asia to the continent of europe. First and second thessalonians comprise some of the earliest new testament writings. This summary of the book of 1 thessalonians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 thessalonians. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. First thessalonians bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. The apostle paul identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. Macedonia was the former kingdom of alexander the great he wanted one world domination and enlightenment with the culture of greece.
Thessalonica is located on the gulf of alonika, which is on the northwest corner of the aegean sea. Click image to enlarge introduction this wonderful epistle is almost at the end of pauls epistles as far as their arrangement in the new testament is concerned. It is probably one of his earliestknown letters, and one of the oldest books in the new testament. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The first epistle to the thessalonians, commonly referred to as first thessalonians or 1 thessalonians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the. For since we believe that jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when jesus returns, god will bring back with him the believers who have died. Summary of 1 thessalonians 4 paul reminds his audience of the teachings they were given, saying, you learned from us how you ought to live and to please god as, in fact, you are doing 1 thessalonians 4.
The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge. To the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ. The first epistle to the thessalonians, or 1 thessalonians, is a pauline epistle written by the apostle paul, probably between 5254 a. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. We hope this outline of 1 thessalonians will assist you as you study gods holy word. Sep 28, 20 the book of 1 thessalonians is a personal and affectionate letter to the church, pauls own words confirm this, we loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of god but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians. Book of 1thessalonians archives pastor scotts pages. The first epistle was penned at corinth by the apostle paul in response to timothys report on the progress of the church they had recently established there 3. Sickened with slaughter and weary of war, torn by bereavement and pain. Receivers and responders this letter is full of interest because it is certainly among the first of those which have been preserved for us from the pen of. The letters called epistles from paul to thessalonica, which included i thessalonians and ii thessalonians were probably two of the earliest letters paul had written which was around a.
Paul was now clearly at the head of his own missionary band. Paul, along with silas and timothy, founded the church at thessalonica on his second missionary journey acts 17. The occasion seems to have been the good report of the stedfastness of the church at thessalonica in the faith of the gospel. Posted in devotionals, pastor scott tagged book of 1thessalonians, faith, obedience, second coming, trust comment on devotional on 1 thessalonians devotional on 1 thessalonians. God will most certainly bring back to life those who died in jesus.
View chuck swindolls chart of first thessalonians, which divides the book into major sections and highlights themes and key verses. The greeting is pauls usual friendly greeting to a church that is spiritually sound. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. The first epistle to the thessalonians chapter one objectives in studying this chapter 1 to understand how the virtues of faith, hope, and love should express themselves 2 to notice the potential a new congregation has for spreading the good news of the gospel of christ, and being a positive example to all believers summary joined by. Book of 1 thessalonians 1 thessalonians chapter 1 1 thessalonians chapter 2 1 thessalonians chapter 3 1 thessalonians chapter 4 1 thessalonians chapter 5. What follows is an an organized and curated list of content. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. It assures us as christians that we wont receive gods wrath 1 thessalonians 5. When the thessalonians turned to christ, they automatically turned from idols. The main themes that run through 1 thessalonians is living holy and sanctified lives and being selfcontrolled and alert. The holy bible book 52 1 thessalonians kjv dramatized. Paul wanted to check on the state of the thessalonians faith, for fear that false teachers might have infiltrated their number.
The book of 1 thessalonians summary online bible nwt. It also exhorts us not to be idle and to work for what we have. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father, and the lord jesus christ. Thanksgiving for the thessalonians faith we always thank god for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a jewish synagogue on three successive sabbath days. The book of 1 thessalonians is a personal and affectionate letter to the church, pauls own words confirm this, we loved you so much that we. Paul, silas and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ. This is the holy book of 1 thessalonians, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. Soon afterwards he took timothy along with him acts 16. Coming of christ is an inspiring hope, chapter 1 a. Paul had informed the readers about the reports he was continually receiving concerning the ministry at thessalonica note 1thessalonians 1.
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