Here are the summaries of our 5-part bible study exploration of Paul’s first epistle to the Thessalonians.

1 Thessalonians 1:1–10

• Main Point: Godly living, characterised by faith, love, and hope, models Christ to the rest of the Christians in the region.
• Purpose: Persevere in the faith as they eagerly hope for Christ’s return.

1 Thessalonians 2:1–16

• Main Point: Paul’s leadership and guidance is trustworthy in lovingly and faithfully delivering the Word of God as it is, even through persecution.
• Purpose: Continue walking in a manner worthy of God by believing the gospel of God.

1 Thessalonians 2:17–3:13

• Main Point: Continued faith and love establish Christians’ hearts blameless in holiness before God the Father while awaiting Christ’s return.
• Purpose: Remain steadfast in the Lord by increasing and abounding in love in spite of present affliction.

1 Thessalonians 4:1–12

• Main Point: God has called us to holiness, not impurity.
• Purpose: Pursue holiness and flee impurity.

1 Thessalonians 4:13–5:28

• Main Point: God has destined us for physical and spiritual salvation in light of King Jesus’ promised imminent return.
• Purpose:  Encourage one another by the power of the Spirit and build one another up in faith, hope, and love, for the prepared hope of Jesus’ return.

Blessings,
To Live is Christ