I Thessalonians
New Testament • Book #52
Encouragement and teaching about Christ's return.
"Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. "
— I Thessalonians 1:1
About the Book of I Thessalonians
First Thessalonians is likely Paul's earliest letter. Written to a young church facing persecution, Paul encourages them with the hope of Christ's return. He praises their faith, reminds them how to live, and answers their questions about believers who have died before Jesus comes back.
Background
- Author
- Paul
- Date Written
- ~51 AD
- Genre
- Epistle
Key Themes in I Thessalonians
- ▸The return of Christ
- ▸Living to please God
- ▸Hope for those who have died
- ▸Encouragement in persecution
- ▸Holy living
Famous Verses from I Thessalonians
“Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel.”
— 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
“Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:11
“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22
“When ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God.”
— 1 Thessalonians 2:13
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