Each packet in this series contains important background information on a specific biblical booksuch as authorship, date, setting, and book outlines gleamed. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the thessalonian epistles. Thessalonians, which divides the book into major sections and highlights. 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. 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. While there he spoke in the synagogue, persuading some jews and even more godfearing gentiles that jesus was the promised messiah. Those of the day are to be sober, and properly attired by putting on. Be watchful, since we do not know when the lord will return 5.
Next chapter of 1 thessalonians the book of 1 thessalonians, chapter 1 we hope that you find the content of the book of 1 thessalonians, chapter 1 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to. 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. Paul, and silvanus, and timotheus, unto the church of the thessalonians which is in god the father and in the lord jesus christ. But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that i write unto you. The encouragement of our salvation 1 thessalonians 5. His aim for this letter was to strengthen the christian church in thessalonica by. It is helpful to trace the locations of paul and his companions that relate to the thessalonian correspondence.
Paul then reminds them that jesus will come like a thief in the night. The book of 1 st thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. Book of 1 thessalonians 1 thessalonians chapter 1 1 thessalonians chapter 2 1 thessalonians chapter 3 1 thessalonians chapter 4 1 thessalonians chapter 5. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father, and the lord jesus christ. Jan 09, 2012 posts about summary of 1 thessalonians 1 written by atozmom. Read 1 thessalonians 5 in the good news bible gnb online.
The book of 1 thessalonians, chapter 1 catholic bible. So when timothy perhaps in his 20s returns from there with a good report, paul is moved to write the thessalonians a letter to commend and. By clinging to our hope in christ, we may see several clear results in our lives. Paul wrote this letter to the church in thessalonica. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. It still exists under the name of saloniki, and has a population of from 75,000 to. The first epistle to the thessalonians, commonly referred to as first thessalonians or 1. But destruction will suddenly strike them like the pains of a woman about to give birth. Evil and deception can show itself even in a spiritual setting, so it is important for christians to test all things. The first epistle to the thessalonians, or 1 thessalonians, is a pauline epistle written by the apostle paul, probably between 5254 a. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle, and is addressed to the church in thessalonica, in modernday greece. Hes writing to a group of christians in thessalonica, and hes just pleased as punch because hes heard a report that they are kicking butt when it comes to having faith. Highlights from the letters to the thessalonians and to timothy the new congregation in thessalonica has experienced opposition ever since it was formed when the apostle paul visited there. Aug 04, 20 paul wants them to be prepared for the day of the lord 1 thes 4.
Did paul try to predict a date of the return of jesus christ. Pauls relationship with them and pauls exhortations to them 45. So when timothy perhaps in his 20s returns from there with a good report, paul is moved to write the thessalonians a letter to commend and encourage them. Paul and his companions had established the church in thessalonica but were forced to leave by opponents of the gospel. The book is a basic book of rejoicing and thanksgiving, six times mentioning joy or rejoicing and three times mentioning thanksgiving. The book of 1 thessalonians, chapter 5 king james bible. The christian is no longer in spiritual darkness and separated from god colossians 1. Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Highlights from the letters to the thessalonians and to. Paul writes to the church in thessalonians a church he founded, telling them he thanks god for them and prays for them, remembering how their work is produced by faith, their labor prompted by love, and their endurance inspired by hope in jesus.
Later, paul sent timothy back to thessalonica to check on the church there, and timothys report led paul to write this letter. You will receive a periodic newsletter with links to our newest articles and features. Paul and friends are writing to a group of christians in thessalonica. Next chapter of 1 thessalonians the book of 1 thessalonians, chapter 1 we hope that you find the content of the book of 1 thessalonians, chapter 1 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Everytime i read a portion or look at a piece in the bible their is something new to see and understand at this moment in time my mind can not help to fixate on vers 18 in everything give thanks because this is the will the god in christ concerning us. A new church was founded there of mixed population and included various prominent macedonian women. Dec 17, 2015 overview of the book of 1 thessalonians. Rev 19 and if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his part out of the book of life. The letter starts with a little introgreetings from paul and his cowriters silvanus and timothy.
Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. The new congregation in thessalonica has experienced opposition ever since it was formed when the apostle paul visited there. We give thanks to god always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers. Andgood newshes just tickled pink with how things are going there. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, timothy, and silas.
Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. Not only is 1 thessalonians the first of two letters to the. It was a great commercial center of pauls time, the inhabitants being greeks, romans and jews. It is authored by paul the apostle, likely written in corinth in about 5051 ce for the church in thessalonica.
In this verse paul encourages the thessalonian believers to pray continually. Resurrection of dead christians at the second coming of christ so that all will be with the lord 4. Paul writes to the church in thessalonians a church he founded, telling them he thanks god for them and prays for them, remembering how their work is produced by faith, their labor prompted by love, and their endurance inspired by hope in jesus god has chosen them as evinced by the power of the holy spirit and their deep conviction. Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of god 1 thessalonians 4. 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. Each packet in this series contains important background information on a specific biblical booksuch as authorship, date, setting, and book outlines gleamed from sources that are both rich and tested. Study, search, compare bible versions, and comment, as well as saving notes and sharing. Paul wrote this letter to strengthen and encourage the church in thessalonica. There were datesetters and endtimes speculators among the thessalonians 2 thessalonians 2. Paul highlights that god expects every christian who can work to do so 1 thess. Sermonarys bible background series is designed to help pastors and teachers study the setting and details behind every book in the bible.
Intro to 1 thessalonians biblica the international. 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. Responsibilities in the local church 1 thessalonians 5. The first epistle to the thessalonians chapter five objectives in studying this chapter 1 to note the unexpected nature. The historical context of pauls epistles to the thessalonians is found in acts 17. It was founded by cassander, king of macedon 315 b. Intro to 1 thessalonians biblica the international bible. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the lord so cometh as a thief in the night. In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians bible charts. Highlights from the letters to the thessalonians and to timothy. Commendation for faith, hope, and love 1thes the thessalonians example 1 thes 1 pauls history with them 1 thes 2 timothys visit and report 1 thes 3 challenge to grow in these areas even more 1thes 45. The thessalonian letters present the first literary evidence for the use of parousia.
Paul wants them to be prepared for the day of the lord 1 thes 4. This narrative recounts pauls work in the city of thessalonica during his second missionary journey. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a. Your friend will receive a link to the page you are currently viewing. 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. When he returns, the dead who have believed in christ will rise and will join the living to meet the lord in the air 4. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. Paul wrote his first letter to the thessalonian church from the city of corinth around. Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians barnes bible charts author. Keys to a healthy christian community 1 thessalonians 5. The account of pauls initial visit to thessalonica is in acts 17. It is likely the first of pauls letters, probably written by the end of ad 52 however, some scholars believe. Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians bible survey. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living ministries.
Paul commends the thessalonians for their faithful work, their loving labor, and their endurance. 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 1 thessalonians and sent it to the church. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. 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. This chapter contains the message about christs second coming, final exhortations and greetings. Did paul also say that those who understand will know when the return of jesus christ is near. Therefore we must watch and be sober, unlike those who sleep and get drunk 67 3. Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians story of the.
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