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1 Thessalonians

Book introductionPaul's Letters

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In short

Encourage young church + answer questions about Christ's return

At a glance

AspectDetail
AuthorshipPaul + Silvanus + Timothy
Date~50-51 AD (one of Paul's earliest)
AudienceThessalonian church (Macedonia)
PurposeEncourage young church + answer questions about Christ's return
Chapters5

Main themes

ThemeDescription
Faith + love + hopePattern in young church
Christ's return1Th.4.13-18 + 5:1-11
Holy livingSanctification
Comfort for grievingHope of resurrection

Key passages

  • 1Th.4.13-18, coming of Lord + dead in Christ + meeting Lord in air
  • 1Th.5.1-11, Day of LORD + watchful
  • 1Th.5.16-18, rejoice, pray, give thanks always
  • 1Th.5.23, sanctification entirely

On contested questions we show every major view, attributed and cited, and pick no winner. Answers are synthesized from primary sources, truth you can trace, not opinion.

1 Thessalonians: an introduction · Bubble Bible