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Introduction to 1 Thessalonians

Introduction to 1 Thessalonians. Darryl Burling http:// da.rryl.me. Historical background . Initially named Therma Renamed after Cassander’s wife Capital of the second (of four) Roman divisions of Macedonia Free city Seat of Roman Governor Remains to this day

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Introduction to 1 Thessalonians

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  1. Introduction to 1 Thessalonians Darryl Burling http://da.rryl.me

  2. Historical background Initially named Therma Renamed after Cassander’s wife Capital of the second (of four) Roman divisions of Macedonia Free city Seat of Roman Governor Remains to this day Strategically located – Gateway to the west

  3. Paul comes to Thessalonica • Philippi • Beaten and imprisoned • Paul’s response • Thessalonica (Acts 17:1-10) • Length of stay (1:9, 2:8-9, 11-12, Phil 4:16) • What it cost Paul to evangelize (2:1-2, 9-12, 2 Th 3:8) • What it cost the Thessalonians (1:6-7, 2:13-14)

  4. Application • What evidence does Paul give for their salvation? • What do we tend to minimize or over emphasize? • What are the differences between the church in Thessalonica and our church? What is the same? • What motivates you? • Who are you imitating?

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