In the greek new testament, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians. It was the first he wrote to european christians, and in it the fundamental things of the christian life are very clearly set forth. However, timothy soon returned with a good report, prompting paul to pen 1. Pauls second letter to the thessalonians is a follow up to the first. Click here for an exhaustive list of content on 1 thessalonians. The book of 1 st thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. It was after timothy and silvanus rejoined paul in corinth acts 18.
It is probably one of his earliestknown letters, and one of the oldest books in the new testament. During this nine week study, youll learn how to let go of past mistakes and discover your circumstances are not coincidental gods timing is impeccable. Intro to 1 thessalonians biblica the international bible. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all. Historical allusions in the book fit pauls life as recounted in acts and in his own. Aug 11, 2017 this article is part of the why study the book. Dec 09, 2017 the book of 1 thessalonians read by alexander scourby. Video video download options bible book introduction videos share. First thessalonians is the eighth of pauls letters.
Thanksgiving for the thessalonians faith we always thank god for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. 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. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. The first epistle to the thessalonians, or 1 thessalonians, is a pauline epistle written by the apostle paul, probably between 5254 a. 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. 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.
Book of 1 thessalonians matthew henry bible commentary. Pratte, 2016 bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians introduction. The book of 1 thessalonians read by alexander scourby. 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, along with silas and timothy, founded the church at thessalonica on his second missionary journey acts 17. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians. It was founded by cassander, king of macedon 315 b. 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 epistle is attributed to paul the apostle, and is addressed to the church in thessalonica, in modernday greece. 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. How can we act wisely as we await jehovahs day of judgment. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. Read the verses of 1 thessalonians as an online bible study course resource.
Whether youre facing family crises, medical diagnoses, relationship troubles, doubts, or fears, youll come away. In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. Intro to 1 thessalonians the international bible society. Read and study 1 thessalonians, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Read and study 1 thessalonians in the original language with the interlinear study bible on. Introduction to niv study bible go to 1 thessalonians background of the thessalonian letters it is helpful to trace the locations of paul and his companions that relate to the thessalonian correspondence. They reveal the apostle pauls heart and passion as he seeks to guide this congregation towards health and balance. In 1 and 2 thessalonians youll learn important truths about christs coming specifically regarding the rapture and the antichrist. The book of 1st thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. 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. Such sins were common in the city in which they lived. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica.
The apostle paul identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. Paul undoubtedly had multiple reasons for writing, all coming out of this supreme concern for the flock from which he had been separated. 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 was a great commercial center of pauls time, the. 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. Thus, the second coming seems to permeate the letter and may be viewed in some sense as its theme.
Also known as the first epistle to the thessalonians, its authorship. The apostle paul advises the thessalonian christians to stay spiritually awake, make sure of all things, pray constantly, and encourage one another. The roman empire, and the ancient city of thessalonica, have been reduced to rubble. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living ministries. The book of 1 thessalonians kjv audio bible full by.
Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians bible charts. The holy bible book 52 1 thessalonians kjv dramatized. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in. Video series bible book introduction videos english bible book introduction videos. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. The chapters and verses of 1 thessalonians from the douay rheims version of the online catholic bible. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. Introduction to niv study bible go to 1 thessalonians. Paul says that whoever rejects this rejects not human authority but god. Online catholic bible click here for complete book of 1 thessalonians. Book of 1 thessalonians 1 thessalonians chapter 1 1 thessalonians chapter 2 1 thessalonians chapter 3 1 thessalonians chapter 4 1 thessalonians chapter 5. Follow stepbystep instructions for facilitating the group sessions using the member book and dvd video sessions. Not only is 1 thessalonians the first of two letters to the church at thessalonica, it is.
Two thousand years have passed since paul penned 12 thessalonians. Join beth moore and walk the shores of thessalonica with this versebyverse bible study of 1 and 2 thessalonians. Book of 2 thessalonians outline summary online bible nwt. 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. Paul wanted to check on the state of the thessalonians faith, for fear that false teachers might have infiltrated their number.
Study 1 thessalonians using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of 1 thessalonians, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. Every chapter of 1 thessalonians ends with a reference to the second coming of christ, with ch. Book of 2 thessalonians, explained scripture by scripture. This multipart expository study of the first epistle to the thessalonians was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship beginning in 2016. 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. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father, and the lord jesus christ. Paul was still in corinth and unable to leave his work there. The apostle paul, joined in his salutation by silvanus and timothy, and with specific mention of his name again later in the epistle. First thessalonians provides christians with the clearest biblical passage on the. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica.
Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians barnes bible charts author. What follows is an an organized and curated list of content. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. Paul reminds the thessalonians of christs returna tricky passage to interpretbut also reminds them to simply follow christs example while they await his coming. This is the holy book of 1 thessalonians, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. These small group studies of thessalonians contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. His aim for this letter was to strengthen the christian church in thessalonica by. The book of 1 thessalonians calls believers to live in the gospel and fulfill their calling in the joy of the holy spirit. Paul wrote this letter to strengthen and encourage the church in thessalonica. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father, and the lord jesus christ 2 we give thanks to god always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers 3 remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our lord. However, timothy soon returned with a good report, prompting paul to pen 1 thessalonians as a letter of encouragement to the new believers.
Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, timothy, and silas. The bible book of 1 thessalonians with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. Paul, silas and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ.
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