Paul wrote his first letter to the thessalonian church from the city of corinth around ad 51, just a few months after having preached in thessalonica on his second missionary journey. Thus, the time of the writing of 1 thessalonians must. Summary of the book of i thessalonians summary of hebrews. First thessalonians is the eighth of pauls letters.
In the greek new testament, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians. Thanksgiving for the thessalonians faith we always thank god for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. 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. Paul wrote 1 thessalonians and sent it to the church. 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. Pauls anxious wait in athens 1 5 timothys comforting report 610 prayer for the thessalonians 11 4. It was founded by cassander, king of macedon 315 b. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians. It still exists under the name of saloniki, and has a population of from 75,000 to. Weima begins with the historical background of the letters. They thought it had come already so they stopped with.
The thessalonians faced intense opposition for their faith 2 thess. Nov 18, 2015 paul is the author of the book of 1st thessalonians as he begins paul, silvanus, and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ 1. Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians bible survey. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. For this reason, when i could stand it no longer, i sent to find out about your faith. Book of 1 thessalonians matthew henry bible commentary. The thessalonians set a good example for churches in the area 1 thes 1. Intro to 1 thessalonians biblica the international. Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians story of the bible. The book is a basic book of rejoicing and thanksgiving, six times mentioning joy or rejoicing and three times mentioning thanksgiving. An inscription discovered at delphi dated from the summer of a. Theme verse of 1 thessalonians finally then, brethren, we request and exhort you in the lord jesus, that as you received from us instruction as to how you ought to walk and please god just as you actually do walk, that you excel still more.
The apostle paul, joined in his salutation by silvanus and timothy 1th 1. It was a great commercial center of pauls time, the inhabitants being greeks, romans and jews. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father, and the lord jesus christ. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in the city of thessalonica compare 1. The book of 1 st thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. Commentary for 1 thessalonians 1 this epistle is generally considered to have been the first of those written by st. Paul had not spent long enough time with the church in thessalonica, and wrote this letter to further instruct them in their walk with christ and sound doctrine. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living ministries. Paul wrote this letter to strengthen and encourage the church in thessalonica. Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of god 1 thessalonians 4. Paul is encouraged by timothys report 1 thessalonians 3.
It was at the head of the bay thermaicus, or the gulf of thessalonica, and was, therefore, favorably situated for commerce. Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians bible charts. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. The church in thessalonica still had some misconceptions about the day of the lord. 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. Best commentaries and books on 1 thessalonians logos bible. Paul reminds the thessalonians of christs returna tricky passage to interpretbut also reminds them to simply follow christs example while they await his coming. New testament papyrus 46, one of the oldest new testament papyri, showing 2 cor 11. This is currently the second largest and second most important city in greece.
I was afraid that in some way the tempter might have tempted you and our efforts might have been useless. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. The book of 1 thessalonians calls believers to live in the gospel and fulfill their calling in the joy of the holy spirit. It is helpful to trace the locations of paul and his companions that relate to the thessalonian correspondence. It is likely the first of pauls letters, probably written by the end of ad 52. 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. The thessalonians had grown slack in pursuing holiness 1 thess. Themes and literary structure after pauls forced separation from the thessalonians acts 17. What is the purpose of the book of 1st thessalonians. Paul addressed the thessalonians but his instructions apply to all christians in the body of christ throughout the ages. Greetings 1 thanks for the thessalonians faith 210 2.
Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Aug 11, 2017 the thessalonians faced intense opposition for their faith 2 thess. Pauls relationship with them 1 3 and pauls exhortations to them 45. Book of 2 thessalonians, explained scripture by scripture. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a jewish. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. Book of 1 thessalonians 1 thessalonians chapter 1 1 thessalonians chapter 2 1 thessalonians chapter 3 1 thessalonians chapter 4 1 thessalonians chapter 5. David guzik commentary on 1 thessalonians 1 describes how the gospel caused changes in the tessalonian christians, which caused them to become. Digging into pauls letters to the thessalonians, john r. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of second thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include. Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians story of the. Paul arrived at corinth before gallio assumed this position, perhaps a year earlier. It was the first he wrote to european christians, and in it the fundamental things of the christian life are very clearly set forth.
Follow stepbystep instructions for facilitating the group sessions using the member book and dvd video sessions. This is the holy book of 1 thessalonians, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. Pauls anxious wait in athens 15 timothys comforting report 610 prayer for the thessalonians 11 4. He provides with an overview of ancient thessalonica and the founding of the thessalonian. It is authored by paul the apostle, likely written in corinth in about 5051 ce for the church in thessalonica. 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. Pauls ministry in thessalonica 1 12 thessalonians accepted gods word 16 paul longs to see the thessalonians 1720 3. The message of 1 and 2 thessalonians bible speaks today.
Summary of the book of 2 thessalonians bible survey. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle, and is addressed to the church in thessalonica, in modernday greece. The book of 1 thessalonians read by alexander scourby. For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the holy ghost, and in much assurance. Paul needed to address the three troubles the church in thessalonica faced. The ancient city of thessalonica is the same city, which is now called thessaloniki. 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 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 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. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. Best commentaries and books on 1 thessalonians logos. Indeed, others were telling paul of the thessalonians conversion from idols to serve the true god, and how they were waiting for the resurrected jesus to return from heaven who would deliver them from the wrath to come 510. We always thank god for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers.
The book of revelation is the ending to the greatest story ever told how lydia made an early influence on christianity the book of 1 timothy outlines gospelcentered living. This chapter contains the prescript and pauls thanksgiving. He also addresses their concerns regarding those who died in christ, and jesus second coming. 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. For we know, brothers and sisters loved by god, that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the. The occasion seems to have been the good report of the stedfastness of the church at thessalonica in the faith of the gospel. Please read the whole book of 1 thessalonians again as we study chapter 3. He directs christians to have respect for church leaders since many of them devote their own time and energies into serving the church as well as working in secular occupations. The book of 1 thessalonians kjv audio bible full by. First and second thessalonians comprise some of the earliest new testament writings. Not only is 1 thessalonians the first of two letters to the. Paul then recalls how he sent timothy to them to encourage them and to get a report as to how they are doing. The holy bible book 52 1 thessalonians kjv dramatized.
Pauls relationship with them and pauls exhortations to them 45. The apostle paul identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. 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. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. 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. He explains that it is because of persecutions that he was concerned, and he reminds them that he told. This summary of the book of 1 thessalonians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview. Pauls ministry in thessalonica 112 thessalonians accepted gods word 16 paul longs to see the thessalonians 1720 3. He directs christians to have respect for church leaders since many of them devote their own time and energies into serving the church as well as working in. The external attestation to the authenticity of 2 thessalonians is even stronger than that for 1 thessalonians. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of 1 thessalonians, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. Replaces the book, the gospel and the end of time, which received a christianity today 1992 readers choice award. Many gentiles in the church had come out of idolatry, which was not a particular problem among the jews of that time 1 thessalonians 1.
It still exists under the name of saloniki, and has a. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. Study 1 thessalonians using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Book of 1 thessalonians outline summary online bible nwt. In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. Dec 09, 2017 the book of 1 thessalonians read by alexander scourby. Jeffrey weima provides an indepth look at two of pauls most intriguing letters. Internally, the vocabulary, style, and doctrinal content support the claims in 2 thessalonians 1. Paul, silas and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ. However, timothy soon returned with a good report, prompting paul to pen 1 thessalonians as a letter of encouragement to the new believers. 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. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, timothy, and silas.
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