Paul pairs two ideas. The word of the Lord sounded forth, and their faith toward God has gone out. Those two aspects are essential if a church will spread the ...

I. The apostle begins with thanksgiving to God. Being about to mention the things that were matter of joy to him, and highly praiseworthy in them, and greatly ...

Explore 1 Thessalonians as it encourages and instructs the church in key matters of Christian living in this TGC Bible Commentary by David W. Chapman.

The primary message of this passage is that Paul has heard good things about the churches of this region. For this reason, Paul praises God—saying he " ...

Paul opens the letter by giving thanks and celebrating the Thessalonians' faith, their love for others, and their hope in Jesus despite persecution.

God is so holy that he is angry at *sin and is against all that is evil. The time will come when he will judge all people. He will punish them for all the *sins ...

First Thessalonians 1, which tells how the gospel was received in Thessalonica, closes with a picture of a group of happy believers earnestly serving God.

Paul makes it clear that the majority of the Thessalonians were not Jewish by noting that they “turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God” (1:9).

Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5 ... As all good comes from God, so no good can be hoped for by sinners, but from God in Christ. And the best good may be ...

16 янв. 2024 г. · Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians is the perfect remedy for such a feeling. Its focus on Christ's return provides water for the thirsty ...