1 & 2 Thessalonians – Course Book (Print)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

I. Background and Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
II. Joy In Remembering (1 Thessalonians 1:1–12) . . . . . . . . .  14
III. Paul’s Ministry In Thessalonica (1 Thessalonians 1:1–16) . . . . . . . . . 29
IV. Paul’s Concern for Their Steadfastness and Growth (1 Thessalonians 2:17–3:13) . . . . 45
V. Living To Please God (1 Thessalonians 4:1–12) . . . . . . 58
VI. The Christian’s Hope – Return of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 4:13–18) . . . . . . 71
VII. The Lord’s Return – Times and Dates of His Return (1 Thessalonians (5:1–11) . . . . 82
VIII. Final Instructions and Conclusion (1 Thessalonians 5:12–28) . . . . . . . 92
IX. Thanksgiving and Prayer (2 Thessalonians 1:1–12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
X. The Man of Lawlessness (2 Thessalonians 2:1-12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
XI Thanksgiving, Encouragement and Prayer (2 Thessalonians 2:13–3:5) . . 129
XII Warning Against Idleness (2 Thessalonians 3:6–18) . . . . . . . . . . 140

INTRODUCTION:
These letters are some of the earliest writings of the NewTestament. Perhaps they are even the earliest writings of Paul, with the possible exception of the book of Galatians. Paul was on his second missionary journey when he came to the city of Thessalonica, and preaching the Gospel, established the church there.