First thessalonians bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. The roman empire, and the ancient city of thessalonica, have been reduced to rubble. Follow stepbystep instructions for facilitating the group sessions using the member book and dvd video sessions. In 1 thessalonians, paul celebrates the churchs holiness, love and future hope as they remain faithful to jesus. Commentary for 1 thessalonians 1 this epistle is generally considered to have been the first of those written by st. The book of 1 thessalonians kjv audio bible full by. Two thousand years have passed since paul penned 12 thessalonians. Intro to 1 thessalonians biblica the international. Paul wants them to understand that this since of encouragement that he provides is just like a boost to get them over the hump that they may be facing. Pauls ministry in thessalonica 112 thessalonians accepted gods word 16 paul longs to see the thessalonians 1720 3.
Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. I believe the central reason paul wrote the book of 1st thessalonians is to clear up the confusion about the coming of 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. Far and away the largest theological contribution of both 1 and 2 thessalonians lies in what they say about eschatology. 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 book of 1 thessalonians summary online bible nwt. Thessalonica, today known as salonica, is still a thriving city with almost 300,000 inhabitants. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link. Book of 1 thessalonians 1 thessalonians chapter 1 1 thessalonians chapter 2 1 thessalonians chapter 3 1 thessalonians chapter 4 1 thessalonians chapter 5.
Paul and his companions had established the church in thessalonica but were forced to leave by opponents of the gospel. A new church was founded there of mixed population and included various prominent macedonian women. Paul had visited this city during his second missionary journey acts 17. What is the purpose of the book of 1st thessalonians. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. It creates that element of care and love for one another in christ that is really the most important element in the book 1 thessalonians 3. Book of 2 thessalonians, explained scripture by scripture. The account of pauls initial visit to thessalonica is in acts 17. 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. This is the holy book of 1 thessalonians, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians. The occasion seems to have been the good report of the stedfastness of the church at thessalonica in the faith of the gospel. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all.
Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father, and the lord jesus christ. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living ministries. The thessalonian church the first epistle to the thessalonians is probably the first epistle that paul ever wrote, around 52 ad. It was after timothy and silvanus rejoined paul in corinth acts 18. The apostle paul identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. First thessalonians provides christians with the clearest biblical passage on the coming rapture of believers, an event that will inaugurate the sevenyear tribulation. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians introduction. Paul the traveller and roman citizen, 236 4 see discussion in our introduction to philippians 5 although this is not the view we adopt, it is. 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 key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, timothy, and silas.
Paul thanks god for the thessalonians faith, love for others and hope in jesus despite persecution. First thessalonians is the eighth of pauls letters. The first epistle to the thessalonians, or 1 thessalonians, is a pauline epistle written by the apostle paul, probably between 5254 a. 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 new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Headings throughout the following book of 1 thessalonians. Pauls anxious wait in athens 15 timothys comforting report 610 prayer for the thessalonians 11 4. The message of 1 and 2 thessalonians bible speaks today. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle, and is addressed to the church in thessalonica, in modernday greece. 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. Thessalonica was a major city of greece, a hub of culture and commerce.
The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. To assure the thessalonians of pauls love and to instruct them on the importance of living for christ and properly understanding the ramifications of his return. No other biblical book, regardless of its size, gives as much space to the rapture as does 1 thessalonians. To the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ. It was founded by cassander, king of macedon 315 b. The headings and subheadings make up an outline of the book. It is probably one of his earliestknown letters, and one of the oldest books in the new testament.
The book of 1 thessalonians read by alexander scourby. Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In writing to the church at thessalonica he does not want you. Despite persecution, they flourish in their faith and stand strong. Paul wrote 1 thessalonians and sent it to the church. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. Summary of the book of i thessalonians summary of hebrews. They are included in the body of the text so the reader can see them as he reads the book without having to page over to a separate outline. It is likely the first of pauls letters, probably written by the end of ad 52. 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. Later, paul sent timothy back to thessalonica to check on the church there, and timothys report led paul to write this letter.
The dead in christ shall rise first, while those still living will follow close behind. In the greek new testament, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians. Thanksgiving for the thessalonians faith 2 we always thank god for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. Paul undoubtedly had multiple reasons for writing, all coming out of this supreme concern for the flock from which he had been separated. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Paul, and silvanus, and timotheus, unto the church of the thessalonians which is in god the father and in the lord jesus christ. The book of 1 st thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul.
In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. Originally published as the gospel the end of time, stotts comments on 1 and 2 thessalonians are now available in paperback as a new addition to the bible speaks today series. 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. Summary two letters that paul wrote to the church in thessalonica are preserved in the new testament. Greetings 1 thanks for the thessalonians faith 210 2.
56 1243 863 742 1241 630 607 1390 402 1228 723 1445 857 308 1491 1264 1013 196 565 1275 1198 253 1367 133 1368 1131 104 1415 597 472 792 41 3 463 1079 297 1121 1167 39 1034 674 627 365 223