GREETINGS Paul, Silvanus, which is the Roman name of Silas, and Timothy were together in Corinth at the time this book was written (Acts 18:1-5). All three may have been together when the gospel was first introduced to Thessalonica. Certainly, Timothy knew the brethren since Paul had sent him to ch... [ Continue Reading ]
THANKING GOD FOR THE THESSALONIANS When Paul prayed, he thanked God for all of the brethren at Thessalonica. He knew the persecution that church had endured almost from its beginning, so he may have been thankful both for their conversion and steadfastness. He certainly was thankful for them because... [ Continue Reading ]
THE RECEPTION THE THESSALONIANS GAVE THE GOSPEL Paul indicated his attitude toward others following him in 1 Corinthians 11:1. He only wanted others to follow him as he followed Christ (1 Peter 2:21). So, it should not surprise us that he said the brethren at Thessalonica, "became followers of us an... [ Continue Reading ]
THINGS REPORTED ABOUT THEM The general report Paul had concerning the church was that they had turned from idol worship to serve the living and true God. The word "declare", which could also be translated report, is also in the perfect tense which means reports kept on being made by various ones. I... [ Continue Reading ]