Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians story of the bible. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. Summary of the book of 2 thessalonians bible survey. This summary of the book of 2 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 2 thessalonians. 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 book of 2 thessalonians was likely written in ad 5152. Thessalonians study guide blackham, paul, thomas, richard on. 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. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of second thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle, and is addressed to the church in thessalonica, in modernday greece. In 1 and 2 thessalonians youll learn important truths about christs coming specifically regarding the rapture and the antichrist. I was afraid that in some way the tempter might have tempted you and our efforts might have been useless.
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. Since the subject matter of the second letter has a number of thematic similarities to the first, paul probably had received a second report from the city detailing continuing questions or problems regarding the end times. This has become one of my favorite volumes in this series. 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 the book of 1 thessalonians 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. 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. In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. Paul, silas and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living ministries. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica. First thessalonians provides christians with the clearest biblical passage on the coming rapture of believers, an event that will inaugurate the sevenyear tribulation. 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. Thanksgiving for the thessalonians faith we always thank god for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers.
The dead in christ shall rise first, while those still living will follow close behind. Ships with premium postal service within 24 hours to usa from the uk with delivery time of 7 10 days or less. This term i am once again teaching pauline literature. Pauls second letter to the thessalonians is a follow up to the first.
Dec 09, 2017 the book of 1 thessalonians read by alexander scourby. First and second thessalonians comprise some of the earliest new testament writings. Book by book study guide thessalonians and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Book of 1 thessalonians matthew henry bible commentary. Grace and peace to you from god the father and the lord jesus christ. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, timothy, and silas.
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. Paul was still in corinth and unable to leave his work there. This is the holy book of 1 thessalonians, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a. Book of 1 thessalonians outline summary online bible nwt. 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. Paul wrote this letter to strengthen and encourage the church in thessalonica. It was founded by cassander, king of macedon 315 b.
Two thousand years have passed since paul penned 12 thessalonians. 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. Studying the book of 2 thessalonians in small group discussions lesson 2 the man of lawlessness 2 thessalonians 2. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of 1 thessalonians, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians.
The apostle paul identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. Paul wrote 2 thessalonians from corinth in ad 51 within months of writing the first letter. The book of 1 thessalonians read by alexander scourby. The thessalonians faced intense opposition for their faith 2 thess. Over a quarter of 1 thessalonians and nearly half of 2 thessalonians deal with problems and issues regarding the parousia or coming of christ from heaven. Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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. 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. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. The thessalonians had grown slack in pursuing holiness 1 thess. Interesting facts about 2 thessalonians bible charts. Paul reminds the thessalonians of christs returna tricky passage to interpretbut reminds them to simply follow christs example in the meantime.
The book of 1 st thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. The message of 1 and 2 thessalonians bible speaks today. Following a simple 6week bible reading plan, scripture will come alive to your child. The book of 1 thessalonians kjv audio bible full by. Summary of the book of 2 thessalonians story of the bible. Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians bible charts. One of the new books i assigned to students is nathan eubanks recently published commentary on 12 thessalonians in the catholic commentary on sacred scripture series baker academic, 2019. Summary two letters that paul wrote to the church in thessalonica are. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in. Paul, silas and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god our father and the lord jesus christ.
This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. The roman empire, and the ancient city of thessalonica, have been reduced to rubble. 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. 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. In the greek new testament, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians. It is helpful to trace the locations of paul and his companions that relate to the thessalonian correspondence. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. The book of 2 nd thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. It appears to have been written shortly after 1 thessalonians, in response to certain reports that had come to the apostle regarding the thessalonians progress 3.
The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, silas, and timothy. Summary of the book of i thessalonians summary of hebrews. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. What is the purpose of the book of 1st thessalonians.
Thanksgiving and prayer we ought always to thank god for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing. They thought it had come already so they stopped with their work. 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 112 thessalonians accepted gods word 16 paul longs to see the thessalonians 1720 3. Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of god 1 thessalonians 4. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the. 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. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. The church in thessalonica still had some misconceptions about the day of the lord. Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians barnes bible charts author. Paul wrote these letters in response to timothys report that the thessalonians church was prospering despite intense persecution from factions. Pauls anxious wait in athens 15 timothys comforting report 610 prayer for the thessalonians 11 4. Second epistle to the thessalonians read the bible online.
Study 1 thessalonians using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Landscape the bustling seaport city of thessalonica was the capital of macedonia, located along the egnatian way the most important trade route in the roman empire, running from. After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving. The book of 1 thessalonians calls believers to live in the gospel and fulfill their calling in the joy of the holy spirit.
Paul then wrote another epistle, 2 thessalonians, to correct certain misunderstandings and further to encourage the church. The holy bible book 52 1 thessalonians kjv dramatized. It still exists under the name of saloniki, and has a population of from 75,000 to. Replaces the book, the gospel and the end of time, which received a christianity today 1992 readers choice award digging into pauls letters to the thessalonians, john r. Aug 11, 2017 this article is part of the why study the book. They reveal the apostle pauls heart and passion as he seeks to guide this congregation towards health and balance. Letters of paul to the thessalonians bible britannica. Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians bible survey. 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.
First epistle to thessalonians read the bible online. First thessalonians is the eighth of pauls letters. Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians story of the. What is your favorite bible verse from the book of first thessalonians. Summary of the book of 2 thessalonians story of the. Questions should be studied by each individual before your discussion group meets. The thessalonian letters present the first literary evidence for the use of parousia.