Book of 1 Thessalonians – A Thimble-full of Theology for Daily Living

1 Thessalonians 5:16-28, The Path Toward Sanctity

Sanctification is a big word that is hard sometimes to define. It means, generally, the process of becoming holy, or set apart to God. But what does that mean? Paul has talked with his converts in Thessalonica

1 Thessalonians 5:12-15, The Question of Leadership

Leadership is inevitable. Groups of people will always develop leaders. There are natural leaders and there are appointed leaders. Hopefully they are the same. Hopefully the appointed leaders are gifted

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Being Sober-Minded about Jesus’ Return

It is kind of discouraging that Paul doesn’t fill in all the blanks with the Thessalonians about Jesus’ return, doesn’t repeat what he had taught them in person, because they “know with accuracy”

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, The Rapture of the Saints

Are you confused about all the events to happen at the end of the world with Christ’s return? Join the crowd. I’ve written a book on it and still struggle at times. The Thessalonians were concerned

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12, Needed Exhortations to Holiness

This was a young church. Paul had not neglected to teach them, even in the short time he was with them. But there is a need to repeat instruction, as he has learned from Timothy’s visit. There had been

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13, Paul’s Fear Alleviated

Can you imagine starting a church with new believers, only to have to leave them after three weeks because of the persecution, and hearing as the weeks go by that they are still being persecuted? Paul

Paul and Antisemitism in 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16

People who call themselves Christians have been accused of antisemitism and, it is alleged, their antisemitism was motivated by the New Testament. Not the earlier written portions of the New Testament,

1 Thessalonians 2:13-16, Suffering Persecution

Anyone can be persecuted. It isn’t a uniquely Christian experience. But Christians will experience persecution, because Christians are shouting to the world that their lives have been reconciled to God,

1 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Defending His Ministry

We’ve seen plenty of movies, read plenty of books, about charlatan preachers who get a big following but only to “fleece the flock.” No doubt the Thessalonians were hearing from their unbelieving

1 Thessalonians 1:2-10, The Proofs of Election

In 2 Peter 1:10, Peter tells his readers to “be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election.” Being chosen by God always demonstrates itself in changed lives. Paul has seen this

1 Thessalonians 1:1, The Church in God the Father

1:1 Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace to you and peace. The church at Thessalonica was founded in an atmosphere of persecution. Acts

Sermon on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Grieving with Hope

1 Thessalonians 4:13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that

Category Archives for Book of 1 Thessalonians