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 ...

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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Thessalonica was formerly the metropolis of Macedonia; it is now called Salonichi, and is the best peopled, and one of the best towns for commerce, ...

In every chapter of 1 Thessalonians, the Apostle sought to comfort and motivate with the truth of the Lord's sure return.

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.

There are a number of helpful commentaries on the Thessalonian epistles, and the following are five of the best.