Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. Paul wanted to check on the state of the thessalonians faith, for fear that false teachers might have infiltrated their number. Mark the chapters you have read, if you join our personal bible read plan. View an outline and see other pertinent information about the chapter. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living ministries. In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. In an age of itinerant peddlers of new religions, paul found it necessary to emphasize not only the content of his gospel but also his manner of presenting it, for. Book of 1 thessalonians matthew henry bible commentary. 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.
Join us as we read through the book of 1 thessalonians. The most popular bible verses from the bible book 1 thessalonians. With each reading weve included several links to the website that will allow you to. 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. Study 1 thessalonians using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father, and the lord jesus christ. The book of 1 st thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. It is helpful to trace the locations of paul and his companions that relate to the thessalonian correspondence. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all. 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. 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.
The book of 1 thessalonians summary online bible nwt. The book of 1 thessalonians kjv audio bible full by. The book of 1 thessalonians read by alexander scourby. This multipart expository study of the first epistle to the thessalonians was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship beginning in 2016. Click here for an exhaustive list of content on 1 thessalonians. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica. However, timothy soon returned with a good report, prompting paul to pen 1 thessalonians as a letter of encouragement to the new believers. First thessalonians is the eighth of pauls letters.
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