At a glance
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Authorship | Paul + Silvanus + Timothy |
| Date | ~50-51 AD (one of Paul's earliest) |
| Audience | Thessalonian church (Macedonia) |
| Purpose | Encourage young church + answer questions about Christ's return |
| Chapters | 5 |
Main themes
| Theme | Description |
|---|---|
| Faith + love + hope | Pattern in young church |
| Christ's return | 1Th.4.13-18 + 5:1-11 |
| Holy living | Sanctification |
| Comfort for grieving | Hope 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