Pratte, 2016 bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians introduction. Click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page. Living to please god seven studies for individuals or groups. This multipart expository study of the first epistle to the thessalonians was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship beginning in 2016. It is probably one of his earliestknown letters, and one of the oldest books in. It was a great commercial center of pauls time, the. Go to the bottom of that page to see the index chapters, which are hot links. His words of encouragement and clarification are set against the backdrop of anticipating the return of the lord jesus. This narrative recounts pauls work in the city of thessalonica during his second missionary journey. Paul wrote this letter to strengthen and encourage the church in thessalonica. It was founded by cassander, king of macedon 315 b. 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.
Study notes on 1 thessalonians reading the bible in context. Paul undoubtedly had multiple reasons for writing, all coming out of this supreme concern for the flock from which he had been separated. Wilkins introduction 1 thessalonians is amongst the earliest books of the nt. They thought it had come already so they stopped with their work. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. Thessalonica was, during the time of paul, one of the two most important commercial centers in. And now we beg and urge you in the name of the lord jesus to do even more. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at athens alone. To the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ grace to you and peace. This is the apostle pauls discipleship model for church planters.
Paul reminds the thessalonians of christs returna tricky passage to interpretbut also reminds them to simply follow christs example while they await his coming. Learn 1 thessalonians books bible with free interactive flashcards. The bible study tool consists of twenty five truefalse questions. Ad 50, only galatians could be earlier of all pauls letters and then only by a year at most. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians. It was after timothy and silvanus rejoined paul in corinth acts 18.
These facts about the book of 1 thessalonians make great bible studies by teaching the word of god. While there he spoke in the synagogue, persuading some jews and even more godfearing gentiles that jesus was the promised messiah. Study 1 thessalonians using the geneva study bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Book 1 thessalonians immanuel christian school located in springfield, va, and serving families across fairfax county and northern virginia, our private christian school offers challenging and engaging educational opportunities for students in grades khigh school. 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 book of 1 thessalonians calls believers to live in the gospel and fulfill their calling in the joy of the holy spirit. In 1 and 2 thessalonians youll learn important truths about christs coming specifically regarding the rapture and the antichrist. And sent timothy, our brother, and minister of god, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of christ, to establ.
The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle, and is addressed to the church in thessalonica, in modernday greece. I find this book a really straightforward and adaptable way of getting into 1 thessalonians. We are bound to thank god always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. The 1 thessalonians bible study tool is designed to teach the body of christ biblical truths about the book of 1 thessalonians. The context of persecution can be perplexing to young believers but should be expected as the worlds response to godliness. The historical context of pauls epistles to the thessalonians is found in acts 17. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Two thousand years have passed since paul penned 12 thessalonians.
Sermonarys bible background series is designed to help pastors and teachers study the setting and details behind every book in the bible. Books of the bible explained scripture by scripture. First thessalonians provides christians with the clearest biblical passage on the coming rapture of believers, an event that will inaugurate the sevenyear tribulation. The book of luke niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 42 duration. Two letters that paul wrote to the church in thessalonica are preserved in the new testament. Choose from 500 different sets of 1 thessalonians books bible flashcards on quizlet.
Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. Every chapter of 1 thessalonians ends with a reference to the second coming of christ, with ch. The opening words of 1 thessalonians identify the authors as the coworkers paul, silvanus identified as silas in the book of acts, and timothy. The book of 1 st thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, timothy, and silas. Homebooks of the bible facts about 1 thessalonians. In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the thessalonian epistles. The first epistle to the thessalonians, or 1 thessalonians, is a pauline epistle written by the apostle paul, probably between 5254 a.
The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. The apostle paul appears to have been the principal writer, but it is noteworthy that the letter almost always speaks in the voice of multiple authors using pronouns such as we, us, and our. 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. 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. They reveal the apostle pauls heart and passion as he seeks to guide this congregation towards health and balance.
Thus, the second coming seems to permeate the letter and may be viewed in some sense as its theme. 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. I first heard this chapter while sitting in church not too long ago, and since the sermon was pretty boring and uninspired, i. We hope this outline of 1 thessalonians will assist you as you study gods holy word. The dead in christ shall rise first, while those still living will follow close behind. The bible book of 1 thessalonians with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. The book of 2 thessalonians was likely written in ad 5152. First thessalonians is the eighth of pauls letters.