1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 - The Holiness of Christ
1 Thessalonians 2:13-3:13 - The Sufferings of Christ
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 - The Servant of Christ
1 Thessalonians 1 - The Congregation of Christ
Patience of Hope - Paul Greets the Thessalonians
This book is a commentary on 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Here the author provides an exegesis of 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4. The author also discusses the main themes of 1 Thessalonians and Paul's relationship with the Thessalonians.
A Study Commentary on 1 & 2 Thessalonians - Opening Section and Thanksgiving
This is the first chapter of a commentary on 1 and 2 Thessalonians. These books were written to encourage the church in her growth, and to offer guidance around doctrinal issues facing the church, especially regarding the Second Coming. This section focuses on the authorship of 1 Thessalonians, the purpose and occasion for the letter, and a exposition of 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10.
1-2 Thessalonians – Introduction
This chapter forms an introduction to both 1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians. Introductory matters discussed include the city of Thessalonica, the church of Thessalonica, authorship, literary dependence of 2 Thessalonians on 1 Thessalonians, and eschatological differences between the two letters.
Pauline Paternity in 1 Thessalonians
What were the Jewish and Greco-Roman views of fatherhood that informed two aspects of Paul’s relationship as "father"—hierarchy/authority and affection—towards his "children" in 1 Thessalonians? Paul had a relationship of hierarchy similar to that of the paterfamilias (head of the household) in society who assumed the responsibility for socializing his children into the community.
The Person and Work of Christ in 1 Thessalonians
The teaching on the person and work of Christ (Christology) in 1 Thessalonians is not often referred to directly. This paper wants to establish the nature of the letter's Christology.
Twenty-Four Examples of Gospel-Centered Ministry from 1 Thessalonians
At the heart of church life is the gospel. How can you build a gospel-centred ministry? 1 Thessalonians offers twenty-four examples, which this article outlines.
1 and 2 Thessalonians – To the Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 1:1)
Chapter 1 is a commentary on 1 Thessalonians 1:1. Themes touched upon are Christian encouragement, the significance of the church as being in God and in Christ, and the peace that the gospel brings.
1 Thessalonians 1:7-10 - The Lord’s Message Rang Out from You!
Five Portraits of Gospel-Centered Counselling
How does the gospel shape counselling? 1 Thessalonians 2 paints five portraits of a gospel-centered counselling.
Here's the Church; Here's the People
This article is an exposition of two texts, Acts 2:42 and 1 Thessalonians 5:14.
Voices, Jammers and a Heavenly Calling
1 Thessalonians 4:8 – The Spirit and Our Sanctification
1 Thessalonians 4:7-8 – Who Is the Holy Spirit?
This article offers some expository notes on 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8.
1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 – Three Practical Ways to Love Your Neighbor
By way of explaining of 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, the author highlights three ways we can show brotherly love, and two reasons why these opportunities are important.
1 Thessalonians 4:11 – 3 Godly Ambitions for the Christian
From 1 Thessalonians 4:11, Christians can have these three ambitions: to live a quiet life, mind their own business, and work hard. The article explains what that means.
1 Thessalonians 4:13 – How to Grieve Like a Christian
Is there a gospel-shaped grief? 1 Thessalonians 4:13 shows that understanding the lordship of Christ is important in learning to grieve like a Christian.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-15 - The Comfort in Christ
The Coming of Christ
1 Thessalonians 5:19, 20 – Quenching the Spirit
1 Thessalonians 5:19-21 – Quenching the Holy Spirit
The Meaning of "Sleep" in 1 Thessalonians 5:10
In this exegetical study, the author reflects on the meaning of "sleep" in 1 Thessalonians 5:10 and its immediate context.
The Sources of Paul's Teaching on the 2nd Coming of Christ in 1 and 2 Thessalonians
In this essay the author wants to show that Paul's teaching in 1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians on the second coming of Christ parallels the teaching of Jesus in the Olivet discourse recorded in Matthew 24, Matthew 25, Mark 13, and Luke 21.