The book of 1 Thessalonians
The Book of 1 Thessalonians
What is the book of 1 Thessalonians about?
The purpose of Paul's letter in 1 Thessalonians was to praise new converts for their perseverence and to encourage them in their trials (3:3-5), to give instruction on godly living (4:1-12) and to give assurance concerning the future of believers who die before Christ returns (4:13-18).
Thessalonica was a large, bustling seaport city and the capital of its province in Macedonia. The background of the Thessalonian church can be found in Ac 17:1-9. The church was largely Gentile but it is reasonable to assume the church included some Jews because Paul began his ministry there in the Jewish synagogue.
Who wrote the book of 1 Thessalonians?
The author of the book of 1 Thessalonians is the apostle Paul, along with Silvanus (Silas) and Timothy (1:1).
Who is the audience?
The largely Gentile church in Thessalonica, founded by Paul.
Timeframe 1 Thessalonians was written:
Written sometime around AD 51.
"In short" (One sentence summary):
In the book of 1 Thessalonians, Paul praises the Thessalonian believers for their spiritual maturity and perseverance, and he encourages them to further their growth for Christ's return.
Fun facts about 1 Thessalonians/Did you know?
Paul, Silas and Timothy established the church in Thessalonica on Paul's second missionary journey (Ac 17:1-9).
