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1st Thessalonians Survey

1. The city of Thessalonica was founded in 315 BC and became an important port city and part of a major trade route. 2. Chapter 1 discusses how Paul gave thanks for the faith, hope, and love of the Thessalonian church, which had turned from idols to serve God despite facing opposition. 3. Chapters 2-3 describe how Paul and Timothy ministered to and encouraged the church, teaching them the gospel and urging them to increase in love as they awaited Christ's return.

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1 st Thessalonians Survey LaRosa Johnson March 17, 2010
 
 
The City of Thessalonica Founded in 315 BC by Cassander of Macedon, a general in Alexander the Great’s army. City was named in honor of his wife (Thessalonikeia), the daughter of Philip II & the half-sister of Alexander Became the capital of the Macedonian Roman province. In 42 BC became a free city as a result of their loyalty to Antony & Octavian during the 2 nd civil war between Caear & Pompey. Thessalonica was a major port city & also part of the Egnatian Way.
 
Chapter One Paul was able to give thanksgiving to God for the faith, hope, & love exhibited by Thessalonica Bible Church (1 st Thess. 1:1-4). Although his stay in Thessalonica was quite brief, Paul was thankful that the example was set by he and his companions, and the patter was imitated by the new believers (1 st Thess. 1:5, 6). The young local church itself now stands as an example for other local churches to emulate (1 st Thess. 1:7, 8).
Chapter One The work assignment of a believer in the Dispensation of the Church is defined (1 Thess. 1:9, 10). Turn to God from idols to serve a living and true God. Wait for His Son from Heaven, Who rescues us from the wrath to come.
Chapter Two Chapter 2 continues Paul’s gracious, thankful reminiscence over the blessings that Thessalonica Bible Church has reaped. They were established as a local church under much opposition (1 st Thess. 2:1,2). Paul gave them the simple, genuine gospel message (1 st Thess. 2:3-6).
Chapter Two Paul and his companions ministered to them as nursing mothers and hard-working fathers (1 st Thess. 2:7-12). The Thessalonians accepted the living Word of God, and endured sufferings with grace (1 st Thess. 2:13-16). The Thessalonians could not see Paul’s face, but lived in daily anticipation of seeing the Lord face to face (1 st Thess. 2:17-20).
Chapter Three When Paul could not bear the lack of news from Thessalonica, he dispatched Timothy to return there (1 st Thess. 3:1-5). This is Timothy’s first recorded training assignment. His primary mission was to strengthen & encourage them in the faith (v.2). Timothy was also tasked with investigating any Satanic activity among them and reporting back to Paul (v.5).
Chapter Three Timothy’s report back to Paul provided for the Apostle’s encouragement, and illustrated the reciprocal nature of spiritual encouragement (1 st Thess. 3:6-10; Rom. 1:12). The chapter closes with Paul’s prayer that the Thessalonians increase and abound in their sacrificial love preparations for the return of Christ (1 st Thess. 3:11-13).
Chapter Four Paul went on to exhort the Thessalonians to greater diligence in their spiritual walk (1 st Thess. 4:1-12). He warned them concerning physical purity (vv.1-8). He urged them to increase their labors in spiritual love towards one another (vv.9-12).
Chapter Four He revealed to them the comforting Doctrine of the Rapture (1 st Thess. 4:13-18). Paul evidently received this revelation while ministering in Corinth, as this passage and 1 st Cor. 15 are the two greatest rapture passages in the New Testament. This doctrine allows believers to grieve their loss of loved ones with the living hope of Jesus Christ encouraging their soul. This doctrine empowers believers to comfort one another in the daily struggles of the angelic conflict. This doctrine urges believers to greater diligence under the principle of imminency.
Chapter Five The Dispensation of the Church is not concerned with times and epochs (1 st Thess. 5:1; Acts 1:7). The Day of the Lord is a coming imminent event with no more prophetic warnings (1 st Thess. 5:2). The Day of the Lord begins with a period of ultimate Tribulation for Israel (Jacob’s trouble). The Day of the Lord continues with the military victory of Christ over the forces of evil. The Day of the Lord culminates with the reign of Christ in peace through strength.
Chapter Five The Rapture of the Church separates “they” (1 st Thess. 5:3) and “you,” “we,” & “us” (1 st Thess. 5:4,5,6). The issue in this context is one of believers vs. unbelievers. Believers in the Dispensation of the Church are “sons of light” (Eph. 5:8) that need not worry over the Tribulation (1 st Thess. 5:7-11).
Chapter Five Paul then launches into a roller-coaster of imperatives, teaching the Thessalonians how to live their Christian life (1 st Thess. 5:12-22). He begins with a request for proper grace-orientation towards their spiritual leaders, commanding them to be peaceful with one another (vv.12,13). He exhorts them with a string of 14 imperatives for operational blessings in a local church (vv.14-22).
Chapter Five Paul prays for God the Father’s faithfulness to the Thessalonians, and urges them to pray for him as well (1 st Thess. 5:23-25). Paul concludes with a greetings of love for all the brethren, an encouragement to study His word carefully, and an appeal to the Lord’s grace among them (1 st Thess. 5:26-28).