The book of 2 thessalonians was likely written in ad 5152. It is helpful to trace the locations of paul and his companions that relate to the thessalonian correspondence. Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of god 1 thessalonians 4. Pauls relationship with them and pauls exhortations to them 45. How much more so when it comes to the end of the whole world. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle, and is addressed to the church in thessalonica, in modernday greece. Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians barnes bible charts author. The first epistle to the thessalonians, or 1 thessalonians, is a pauline epistle written by the apostle paul, probably between 5254 a. The second major section covers the remainder of the book and addresses various practical concerns 1 thessalonians 45.
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. It was founded by cassander, king of macedon 315 b. Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our lord jesus christ, in the sight of god and our father. The key personalities in this book are the apostle. Letters of paul to the thessalonians bible britannica. This is a delightfully revealing letter, showing the heart of the apostle toward these new christians, and also. A few months later, while paul was still in corinth, he received word from thessalonica that his teaching on the day of the lord had been misunderstood by some in the. First thessalonians it is generally supposed that pauls first epistle to the thessalonians is the first book of the new testament that was ever written. It was written to a struggling, yet vigorous church that was only a few months old, made up of christians who had just come to christ under pauls ministry. First thessalonians provides christians with the clearest biblical passage on the coming rapture. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. The first is seen as representing pauls earliest epistolary efforts and as providing two successive moments in his long relationship as advisor to that community. Greek reads will know how to possess his own vessel.
His aim for this letter was to strengthen the christian church in thessalonica by. Since paul wrote 1st thessalonians shortly after he left thessalonica 1 th 2. This enrapturement of such a heavenly perspective is a gift of god and it is a. First thessalonians is the eighth of pauls letters. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. Written to the congregation in thessaloniki, greece possibly in aramaic for paul around 52ce by either timothy or sylvanus. The first is seen as representing pauls earliest epistolary efforts. Now may the god of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our lord jesus christ comes again. This summary of the book of 1 thessalonians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview. Just because paul visited a city, preached the gospel for weeks or even months, and founded a church by guiding converts to the faith, this did not protect the new church from scheming heretics. Paul needed to address the three troubles the church in thessalonica faced. Both lists of canonical books of the nt circulated in rome. The book of 1st thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul.
It is likely the first of pauls letters, probably written by the end of ad 52 however, some scholars believe. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living ministries. The first epistle to the thessalonians, commonly referred to as first thessalonians or 1. Irenaeus quoted 1 thessalonians by namehe wrote around a. The second major section covers the remainder of the book and. It was the first he wrote to european christians, and in it the fundamental things of the christian life are very clearly set forth. Summary of the book of 2 thessalonians bible survey. After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving.
First epistle to thessalonians read the bible online. The thessalonians faith and example 2 d we give thanks to god always for all of you, constantly 1 e mentioning you in our prayers, 3 remembering before f our god and father g your work of faith and labor of h love and i steadfastness of hope in our lord jesus christ. 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. Journey to thessalonica heres the official tourism site for modern day thessaloniki, which is located in greece. In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, timothy, and silas. Paul then wrote another epistle, 2 thessalonians, to correct certain misunderstandings and further to encourage the church. 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. Letters of paul to the thessalonians, two new testament letters written by paul from corinth, greece, about ad 50 and addressed to the christian community he had founded in macedonia. Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians story of the. It still exists under the name of saloniki, and has a population of from 75,000 to.
This enrapturement of such a heavenly perspective is a gift of god and it is a gift that i pray for. The bible book of first thessalonians 2001 translation. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. This summary of the book of 1 thessalonians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 thessalonians. The first letter was written after timothy, his coworker, returned from thessalonia to report that the new. A few months later, while paul was still in corinth, he received word from thessalonica that his teaching on the day of the lord had been misunderstood by some in the thessalonian church. We thank god always for all of you as we mention you constantly in our prayers, 1.
Intro to 1 thessalonians biblica the international bible. Practical instructions and encouragement 1 thessalonians 4. Paul wrote this letter to strengthen and encourage the church in thessalonica. The letters first and second thessalonians are traditionally associated with the pauline foundation of the macedonian church at thessalonica. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of first thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. The thessalonians faced intense opposition for their faith 2 thess. To the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ. The thessalonians had grown slack in pursuing holiness 1 thess. It is probably one of his earliestknown letters, and one of the oldest. First, paul urges them to live a life that pleases the lord 1 thessalonians 4. His coming however will be as a thief in the night but we should be watchful and sober 1 thessalonians 5. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father, and the lord jesus christ.
The second missionary journey, first epistle of the apostle paul, jailer, macedonian churches. Aug 11, 2017 the thessalonians faced intense opposition for their faith 2 thess. In 1 and 2 thessalonians youll learn important truths about christs coming specifically regarding the rapture and the antichrist. The church in thessalonica still had some misconceptions about the day of the lord. It was a great commercial center of pauls time, the inhabitants being greeks, romans and jews. They reveal the apostle pauls heart and passion as he seeks to guide this congregation towards health and. 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. The first letter of paul to the thessalonians is also the first letter the apostle wrote. 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. Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians bible survey. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the. The blessed hope of christ should be a hope which purifies us because we are living our life with that expectancy of his return. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of second thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork.
Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians bible charts. Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Paul, and silvanus, and timotheus, unto the church of the thessalonians which is in god the father and in the lord jesus christ. Summary of the book of i thessalonians summary of hebrews. The book is a basic book of rejoicing and thanksgiving, six times mentioning joy or rejoicing and three times mentioning thanksgiving.
Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one. They reveal the apostle pauls heart and passion as he seeks to guide this congregation towards health and balance. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. The background of the thessalonian church is found in ac 17. 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. It is probably one of his earliestknown letters, and one of the oldest books in the new testament.
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