Author
Who was the author of 1st Thessalonians?
Paul
What is the theme of 2nd Thessalonians?
The Lord’s Second Coming
When was 1st Thessalonians written?
51 AD
What is the purpose of 1st Thessalonians?
To encourage believers to stay close to Jesus Christ even in persecution, and to answer questions.
What was Thessalonica like?
It was a thriving seaport
Who was the author of Revelation?
John the Apostle (from the island of Patmos, where he was exiled)
What is the theme of Revelation?
The Ultimate Triumph of Christ
When was revelation written?
95 AD
What is the purpose of Revelation?
To help God’s people stand firm despite the storms (persecution) all around them.
How does Revelation describe the end of the world?
Revelation describes the end of the world as a violent and dangerous time. It describes Revelation as a time of war, natural disasters, and judgment. It talks about a final battle of good and evil, as well as beasts and plagues. In the final battle, Jesus wins and brings us all to heaven, with sin and death defeated, and we get to live perfect lives with the trinity in heaven.
Who was the author of 2nd Thessalonians?
Paul (The Apostle)
What is the theme of 2nd Thessalonians?
The Lord’s Second Coming (same theme for both)
When was 2nd Thessalonians written?
52 AD
What is the purpose of 2nd Thessalonians?
To encourage believers to stay close to JC even in persecution/answer questions
hessalonica was a thriving seaport because…?
It was a peninsula
Who was the author of 1st Corinthians?
Paul
What is the theme of 1st Corinthians?
Various Church Disorders
When was 1st Corinthians written?
55 AD
What is the purpose of 1st Corinthians?
1 Corinthians was written in response to reports about immorality, arguments/divisions among believers, and a list of questions for Paul to answer.
What does it mean to be a Corinthianizer?
Sexual immorality, many different religions and corruption