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1 Thessalonians

1 Thessalonians. The background to the letter Acts 16 & 17 Philippi In Thessalonica 3 Sabbaths in the Synagogue some Jews persuaded and a good number of others Jews stir up trouble. Paul’s 2nd Journey. What did Paul do?. He was forced to leave them (2:17) He was concerned for them (3:5)

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1 Thessalonians

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  1. 1 Thessalonians • The background to the letter • Acts 16 & 17 • Philippi • In Thessalonica • 3 Sabbaths in the Synagogue • some Jews persuaded and a good number of others • Jews stir up trouble

  2. Paul’s 2nd Journey

  3. What did Paul do? • He was forced to leave them (2:17) • He was concerned for them (3:5) • He tried to return (2:17) • He sent Timothy (3:1-2) • Timothy returns (3:6)

  4. The Letter • When was it written? • About AD 51 • Corinth • To whom was it written? • 3 Sabbaths in the Synagogue • Why was it written? • to strengthen and encourage

  5. Chapter 1 • Paul writes of his joy at Timothy’s report • He remembers their faith, hope and love • He thanks God that it is unchanged • He expresses relief (3:8)

  6. Work of Faith • Work? See James 2:18 • JBP - your faith has meant solid achievement • NTW - the accomplishment of your faith • A living faith • means thinking the Gospel through &and bringing our hearts and minds in line

  7. Labour of Love • The Thessalonians obviously love one another • Loving one another is an expression of our love for God • 3:6, 12-13 • 4:9 • 5:12-13 • Love can be hard work!

  8. Steadfastness of Hope • enduring hope, patient hope • hope in a faithful God • hope in the midst of adversity and persecution • Paul & co had done their job well • Wesley - Faith works, love labours, hope patiently suffers all things

  9. The one who calls you… • Paul had left them after only a brief time • and it was unprepared • He was worried for them • The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it. (5:24) • see also Jude 24, 3:12-13, 4:9

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