Thessalonians

I & II
By:
Tiffany Temas, Ashley Foreman,
Barbara Stolarski, Meggan Decker,
and Kari Stahl

Thessalonians
Eschatological Epistles
Theme:

Apologetic theme with historical

correlation between Acts and I
Thessalonians
To exhort them to a life of personal
holiness, pleasing to the Lord
To comfort them, concerning those who
died
Instruct them, concerning their own
hope, of the lords return

Background
Important

city

Capital of Macedonia
Free

city

Ruled by its own citizens

First

Visit

50 AD (from Acts 17:1-9)

Chapter 1
Written to the church of Thessalonians
Embraced the gospels not only the words
but the power with the Holy Spirit and
with deep conviction
Model to believers in Macedonia and
Achaia
Turned away from idols to God and to his
Son (1:9)

Chapter 2

Visit was not a failure after visiting Philippi and

getting insulted
Happy that they can share the Gospel of God and
their lives as well because they loved them so
much
Not to be a burden
Encouraging, Comforting, and Urging you to live
lives worthy of God who calls you into his
kingdom and glory
Visit was short but have been prevented to visit
again because Satan has stopped them they want
to go back because they were their glory and joy

Chapters 3 & 4
Concerning

of church
Tempting of satin
Brotherly love

Chapter 5
Guides to live by
Encourage each other

Build each other up

Respect those who work against you
Encourage the timid
No revenge
Kind to everyone
Be joyful
Pray continually
Avoid evil
GRACE WILL BE WITH YOU

II Thessalonians

*Key Verse: And the Lord direct your

hearts into the love of God and into the
patient waiting for Christ (3:5)

*Purpose: The purpose of the Second

Epistle of Paul to the Thessalonians, is to
clear up the confusion of the 2nd coming
of Christ, and to counteract the influence
of non-believers on those who do believe.

Purpose Cont
The confusion began with Pauls first letter.
The people were confused about the
timing of Christs return. Because of
mounting persecution, they thought the
day of the Lord must be immanent, and
they interpreted Pauls first letter to say
that the 2nd coming would be at any
moment.
Because of this misinterpretation, many of
the people persisted on being lazy and
disorderly with the excuse that they were
awaiting Christs return.

Introduction: Salutation

The Epistle begins with a Greeting and a

Thanksgiving to the Thessalonians. (1:1-4)
- In 1:5-12, Paul is encouraging the people to
find comfort in persecution. Paul assures them
that they are worthy of the Kingdom of God
because of their sufferings, and that God will
repay them for their sufferings as long as they
continue their faith in Him.
- Paul proceeds further on by telling them that
those who do not believe shall be subjected to
consequences.
-Paul then ends with a prayer for the church in
the Light of Christs Coming.

Chapter 2: The Day of the Lord

and the Man of Sin ;(2:1-12):
Paul warns the people to not be deceived
or misled by those saying that Christ shall
not come until the lawless one is
revealed.
Paul then assures them that the lawless
one sent by Satan shall be revealed and
God is already at work with it.
Paul confirms that the Lord will deal with
the lawless one and those who believed
in the pleasure of his unrighteousness
rather than the truth.

Exhortations and Instructions

and Prayer Requested (2:133:15):

Once again Paul states his thanksgiving to the

people; Awarding them for their faith in Christ.
He says to them to hold the traditions (work) that
they had already been taught- no more laziness,
disorderly behavior, etc.
Paul asks for prayer from the people; he wants
the word of God to continue on and be glorified.
He asks of those who do continue on with
tradition to withdrawal with those who do not for
they shall be shamed and disciplined (Not treated
like enemies)

Conclusion (3:16-18):
Paul

says that after his words have

been fulfilled, working, no disorderly
behavior the Lord of Peace will grant
peace and be with them.

Thessalonians
Pauls

writing of the two epistles

confirm that hard times are part of
Gods plan for his people.
Paul explains to the people of the
church of Thessalonians that there
will be hard times approaching,
similar to Jesus warning his Disciples
of the troubles the night he was
betrayed

 Paul

takes heart in what Timothy has

told him about their faith and love.
Paul encourages his readers.

2 Thessalonians
Paul

writes 2 Thessalonians only a

few months after 1 Thessalonians.
He writes to clear up confusion about
Jesus second coming.
He also wants to assure believers of
eventual victory, reward, and justice.

The End!