To really jump ahead in your 1 thessalonians bible study, complete our how to study a book of the bible lesson using 1 thessalonians as your subject. When king jesus returns, he will deliver his people and bring justice to the earth. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. While he was ministering at corinth, he wrote these letters to encourage the. You see, at the rapture, the emphasis is not upon his. They reveal the apostle pauls heart and passion as he seeks to guide this congregation towards health and balance. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving. Join us as we spend two weeks reading these 1 and 2 thessalonians, letters of encouragement based on the hope of the gospel. Book of 2 thessalonians, explained scripture by scripture. Both thessalonian epistles were written during pauls second missionary journey, thus making them among the earliest of the new testament books. Part of the knowing the bible series, 12 thessalonians is a 12week study by matt smethurst that place the books in context of gods larger story.
Now well picking up again where we left off in ii thessalonians 2. He also informs them about christs return, the time when their suffering will cease. 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. The first epistle to the thessalonians chapter two objectives in studying this chapter 1 to glean from pauls example how preachers should conduct themselves among brethren with whom they labor 2 to appreciate how the thought of seeing each other at the coming of jesus should affect our attitude towards one another summary having reflected. The workbooks provide materials and resources to help students understand the scriptures as the infallible, inspired word of god about jesus christ. 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. Study guide for 1 thessalonians 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. 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. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living ministries. It is unusual in that it was written only a short time after the apostle had left.
Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The first epistle to the thessalonians chapter one objectives in studying this chapter 1 to understand how the virtues of faith, hope, and love should express themselves 2 to notice the potential a new congregation has for spreading the good news of the gospel of christ, and being a positive example to all believers summary joined by. My prayer is that you grow stronger as disciples as a result of this intensive study of 1 and 2 thessalonians. And if i go and prepare a place for you i will come again and receive you unto myself, that where i. Join beth moore and walk the shores of thessalonica with this versebyverse bible study of 1 and 2 thessalonians. In 1 and 2 thessalonians youll learn important truths about christs coming specifically regarding the rapture and the antichrist. The book of 1 thessalonians calls believers to live in the gospel and fulfill their calling in the joy of the holy spirit. Every chapter of 1 thessalonians ends with a reference to the second coming of christ, with ch. Gaining a proper perspective of god, ourselves, and the world in which we live.
It is unusual in that it was written only a short time after the apostle had left the citypossibly not over six months in time. 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. These free bible study class books include questions, assignments, and study guides for bible classes, families, churches, or individuals. American bible society has been engaging people with the lifechanging message of gods word for nearly 200 years. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. Book of 1 thessalonians outline summary online bible nwt. He was only in the city a short time because he was forced out by enemies of the gospel. These workbooks are also available professionally printed. Pauls ministry in thessalonica 112 thessalonians accepted gods word 16 paul longs to see the thessalonians 1720 3. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for. Inductive studies in 1 and 2 thessalonians small group studies with discussion questions paul ministered at the thessalonians church in the book of acts until he was forced to flea to berea. 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. Later, paul sent timothy back to thessalonica to check on the church there, and timothys report led paul to write this letter. The study provides an overview of the text before digging into it with.
Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of first thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. While 1 thessalonians emphasized the return of christ for his church in what we call the rapture, 2 thessalonians emphasizes the return of christ to the earth the second time, when he returns in judgment and sets up his kingdom here upon this earth. And if i go and prepare a place for you i will come again and receive you unto myself, that where i am, there ye may be also. Pauls authorship of 2 thessalonians has been questioned more often than that of 1 thessalonians, in spite of the fact that it. Historical allusions in the book fit pauls life as recounted in acts and in his own. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in. A study of 1st and 2nd thessalonians related media. This summary of the book of 2 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 2 thessalonians.
Intro to 1 thessalonians biblica the international. The roman empire, and the ancient city of thessalonica, have been reduced to rubble. Read and study 1 thessalonians, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. But they also hold words of deep affection for these believers who have been a great encouragement to paul. Two thousand years have passed since paul penned 12 thessalonians. Follow stepbystep instructions for facilitating the group sessions using the member book and dvd video sessions. Introduction to niv study bible go to 1 thessalonians. Paul and his companions had established the church in thessalonica but were forced to leave by opponents of the gospel. Yet the church of the thessalonians continued alive and active. Book of 2 thessalonians outline summary online bible nwt. Each lesson contains 4 or 5 discussion questions to help you or a group you might be studying with come to grips with the letters teaching and the implications of these for our lives. 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 were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of god but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to. These small group studies of thessalonians contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications.
After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of. Background to the thessalonian church paul and his companions planted the church in thessalonica after experiencing trials in philippi acts 16. The author of this book encourages the thessalonians to remain faithful in the midst of suffering. David guzik study guide for 1 thessalonians 1 a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. Through the bible with les feldick lesson 2 part 3 book 43 2 thessalonians 2. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the. In the greek new testament, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians. Paul, along with silas and timothy, founded the church at thessalonica on his second missionary journey acts 17.
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. Whether youre facing family crises, medical diagnoses, relationship troubles, doubts, or fears, youll come away. Wooo on is an eon thessalonians aelo2 1 thessalonians 1. Pauls anxious wait in athens 15 timothys comforting report 610 prayer for the thessalonians 11 4. It is helpful to trace the locations of paul and his companions that relate to the thessalonian correspondence. Notice that as a result of pauls preaching the gospel there, a number of people believed and so a christian church was founded. Thessalonians study guide blackham, paul, thomas, richard on. Now paul had to leave thessalonica posthaste due to great opposition to the gospel.
Read and study 2 thessalonians, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Study 2 the church of the thessalonians words of life. Full scripture readings for every dayright there in the book. Gaining a proper perspective of god, ourselves, and the world in which we. Paul reminds the thessalonians of christs returna tricky passage to interpretbut reminds them to simply follow christs example in the meantime.
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