| Testament: | New |
| Description: | 1 Thessalonians is a letter written by the apostle Paul to the church in Thessalonica. It is one of the earliest of Paul's letters and focuses on encouraging the Thessalonian believers to stand firm in their faith amid persecution. The letter also addresses questions about the second coming of Christ and provides comfort and hope regarding the resurrection of believers. |
| Chapters: | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 |
| Author name: | Paul |
| Written date: | AD 51 |
| Location: | Corinth |
| Genre: | Epistle |
| Chapter count: | 5 |
| Verse count: | 89 |
| Language: | Greek |
| Audience: | Christians in Thessalonica |
| Theme: | Encouragement in the face of persecution and the Second Coming of Christ |
| Key verses: | 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 |
| Summary: | 1 Thessalonians is a letter written by the apostle Paul to encourage and comfort the Christians in Thessalonica who were facing persecution. The letter also addresses questions about the Second Coming of Christ and provides instructions for Christian living. |
| Outline: | I. Introduction (1:1)
II. Paul's Ministry in Thessalonica (1:2-3:13)
III. Instructions for Christian Living (4:1-12)
IV. The Coming of the Lord (4:13-5:11)
V. Final Instructions and Greetings (5:12-28) |