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Who are Paul's co workers that helped establish a church in Thessalonica?
Silas and Timothy
Who is the "man of lawlessness"?
A figure Paul warns about who will deceive many before Christ's return
What is sanctification?
The process of becoming more like Christ
What is Thessalonica?
A city where Paul preached and planted a church.
What is the "Day of the Lord"?
A time in the future of God's judgment and Christ's return.
Who wrote 1 and 2 Thessalonians?
Paul
What city was Paul in when he wrote 1 and 2 Thessalonians?
Corinth
What major event does Paul discuss in both letters?
The second coming of Christ
Paul wrote 1 Thessalonians to:
answer questions about Christ's return and encourage holy living
Paul describes the return of Christ as:
coming like a thief in the night
What should believers do while they wait for Christ's return?
work and live holy lives
How does Paul feel about work in 2 Thessalonians 3:10?
If one does not work, they shall not eat.
What false teaching had some Thessalonians believed?
Jesus had already returned.
Warn them, then avoid them.
During what missionary journey was this written?
second
Why did Paul write a second letter to Thessalonians?
Correct misunderstandings about the rapture and coming of Christ
What does Paul mean that Christ will come "like a thief in the night?"
It will be sudden and unexpected.
What metaphor does Paul use in 1 Thessalonian to compare his love for the ministry? (2 things)
a nursing mother and devoted father
What was Timothy's role in Thessalonica?
Encouraged them, and brought a report back to Paul
What does Paul say will happen to believers who have already died before Christ's return?
They will rise first.
What is the difference between "living in the light" and "living in the dark"?
Living in the light= being alert, righteous, spiritual awareness
Living in the dark= spiritual ignorance and sin
What is the tone of 1 and 2 Thessalonians? Give evidence
loving and encouraging
What does Paul's teaching about idleness?
Believers should work quietly and earn their own living. They should not be nosy. If someone won't work, they should not eat.
What kind of outside problems were Thessalonians facing?
Why did Paul teach about the "man of lawlessness"?
To calm fears that they had missed Christ's return and provide context about timing for His return. They should also be on guard for false teachings.