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Who delivered both letters from Paul to the Thessalonians?
Timothy
Who wrote letters to the Thessalonians?
Paul
What is the name of the city where the Thessalonian church is located?
Thessalonica
Give an estimate of 10 years of when Paul wrote the Thessalonian letters.
Describe how Paul and Silas felt about leaving the Thessalonians due to the government running them out of the city.
They were upset to leave them.
After Paul first hears about the persecution in the Thessalonian church, what does he do?
He writes his first letter to the Thessalonians and sends Timothy to check on them.
When Paul hears about the persecution in the Thessalonian church, who checks up on them?
Timothy
When Timothy checks on the Thessalonians, what is his report back to Paul?
They are being persecuted, but they are still going strong as a church!
According to Paul, how have the Thessalonians served as models to other believers?
They imitate Christ
According to Paul, what will happen to those who are persecuting the Thessalonians?
Who plants a church in Thessalonica with Paul?
Silas
Why does the Thessalonian government run off Paul and Silas?
They are claiming that Jesus is king, which to them, defies Caesar as king.
Before learning about Jesus, what kind of religion did the Thessalonians practice?
They worshipped idols.
Because of the culture and the government, what is the name for the "trying times" that the Thessalonians experience? (when someone is hurt or attacked for their faith or what they believe in)
persecution
In 2 Thessalonians, what does Paul boast about to the other churches?
Their perseverance and faith despite their persecution
From where does Paul write, which is where Timothy begins his journey to deliver the letter to the Thessalonian church?
Corinth
What does Paul compare the Second Coming of Jesus Christ to?
a thief in the night
How does Paul want the Thessalonians to treat disobedient Christians?
Don't associate with them but also don't treat them as enemies.
In 2 Thessalonians, Paul asks that the Thessalonians would pray for success in his ministry. Why would he ask this?
So that he can effectively spread the gospel
Which book (or books) of the New Testament was/were accepted as Scripture early in church history?
1-2 Thessalonians
Complete the purpose of 2 Thessalonians: builds on the subjects of the __?__ letter and includes __?__ Timothy told Paul about
builds on the subjects of the first letter and includes issues Timothy told Paul about
What is the theme of 1 Thessalonians?
strength and hope in the Lord
Complete the phrase on what is unique about 2 Thessalonians: it encourages Christians not only by pointing to the __?__ of the faithful, but also by the ___?___ ___?___ of unbelievers.
It encourages Christians not only by pointing to the salvation of the faithful, but also by the final judgment of unbelievers.
Complete the purpose of 1 Thessalonians: to __?___ the church and give instructions for how to live the Christian life under ___?___ ___?___.
to encourage the church and give instructions for how to live the Christian life under trying circumstances
What is the theme of 2 Thessalonians?
remain faithful to the truth