1Th1 Thessalonians

About

This letter presents the necessary teaching about the Second Coming of Christ. In addition, Paul gives advice on specific problems that community faced: the fate of the dead, model of holiness, etc.

AuthorPaul
For whom it was writtenTo the Church of Thessalonica.
Chapter amount5
Verse amount89

Message/Outline

  • Paul tells the brothers that when Jesus returns, the believers who have already died will be taken with the living believers to be with God in heaven.
  • The exact hour that Jesus will return will be a surprise, but the people of God can be absolutely certain that He will come.
  • Paul says that the people of God should rejoice, pray, and give thanks to God for everything, while they wait for the coming of Jesus.

Chapters

1 - 3Greetings. Reminder of Paul's ministry. Paul thanks for the faith, hope, and charity of the Thessalonians.
4 - 5.11Paul exhorts to holiness, brotherly love, and work. Paul talks about the waiting for the return of Christ.
5.12 - 28Paul gives various advice about respect for leaders, peace in the community, help for the needy, Christian living.