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Writer of the letters to the Church of Thessalonians
Paul
Two words Paul ends his greeting with
Grace and Peace
Place where Paul was shamefully treated and suffered before coming to Thessalonica
Philippi
Those Jesus will bring with Him when He comes
Those that have fallen asleep
Time frame for Paul's stay in Thessalonica
3 Sabaths
Paul's ministry companions this part of the journey
Silvanus (Silas) and Timothy
Paul tells brother to keep away from those walking in this or they may starve to death.
Idleness
Prevented Paul and other from coming to visit the church in Thessalonica again and again
satan
Three things Paul says the Lord will ascend from heaven with
a cry of command (shout), the voice of an archangel, and the sound of the trumpet of God
Aegan Sea
Brought Paul a report on the church a Thessalonica
Timothy
Paul gave thanks to God and remembered the Thessalonian's "...work of ________ and labor of _____ and steadfastness of _____ in our Lord Jesus Christ."
Faith, Love, and Hope
Paul reminded the believers their Sanctification was God's will, so they are to abstain from this
sexual immorality. Controlling your body in holiness and honor. He has not called us for impurity, but for holiness.
First to rise after the Lord ascends
the dead in Christ
Was the captial of this region
Madcedonia
Paul called them chosen
Brothers at the church in Thessalonica.
Reason Paul gives for working day and night while at Thessalonica
They might not be a burden. (their conduct was holy, righteous, and blameless toward the beleivers)
Reason for Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians
Encourage the church in their persecution, praise them for their example in the faith, live worthy of their calling, and remind them of the second coming
Be alert! the Lord comes like this
A thief in the night
Was located on this trade highway from Rome to the East
Egnatian Way (Via Egnatia)
The Thessalonians become an example for believers in these provinces or regions
Macedonia and Achaia
Three things Paul lists is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances
Confusion that lead to the second letter to the church in Thessalonians
The teaching that The Day of the Lord had already come
This must happen first before the Day of the Lord comes
The rebellion and the man of lawlessness is revealed
Approximate Population during Paul's visit
200,000