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1 1 & 2 Thessalonians This presentation is available in the CCLW mobile app or online at cclivingwater.com/3

2 1 Thessalonians Author: Paul Date Written: 51 A.D. Recipient: Church In Thessalonica Purpose: 1. Urge Them To Worthwhile Conduct 2. Comfort Them Regarding Those Who Died 3. Instruct Them In Godly Living Theme: The Coming Of The Lord

3 Timeline Of Paul's Letters 32 A.D. Acts 1 - Jesus Ascended Into Heaven 36 A.D. Acts 9 - Paul's Conversion 48 A.D. Acts st Missionary Journey 51 Acts nd Missionary Journey A.D. 1st & 2nd Thessalonians 54 Acts rd Missionary Journey A.D. 1 & 2 Corinthians, Romans, Galatians 62 Acts 28 - Imprisoned In Rome A.D. Philemon, Colossians, Ephesians, Philippians 63 Paul Released From Prison In Rome A.D. 1st & 2nd Timothy, Titus

4 1 Thessalonians Geography Berea Thessalonica Paul Wrote This Letter From Corinth Paul's 2nd Missionary Journey

5 1 Thessalonians 1 1 Thessalonians 1:2, We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers Paul, To The Church Of The Thessalonians (v1) We Give Thanks & Mention You In Our Prayers (v2-4) You Became Examples To All Who Believe In Macedonia & Achaia (v5-10)

6 Faith - Love - Hope 1 Thessalonians 1:3, remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father Faith Obedience to God at His Word Love Doing what is best for others Hope Confident focus on eternity

7 1 Thessalonians 2 1 Thessalonians 2:8, So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us. We Were Bold In God To Speak The Gospel To You In Much Conflict (v1-6) We Were Gentle Among You As A Mother Nourishes Her Children (v7-12) You Received The Word From Us as The Word Of God (v13-16) We Endeavor To See Your Face With Great Desire (v17-20)

8 1 Thessalonians 3 1 Thessalonians 3:6, But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always have good remembrance of us, greatly desiring to see us, as we also to see you We Sent Timothy To Establish & Encourage You (v1-5) Timothy Has Brought Us Good News Of Your Faith & Love (v6-10) May The Lord Make You Increase & Abound In Love For One Another (v11-13)

9 1 Thessalonians 4 1 Thessalonians 4:17, Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. Your Sanctification Is The Will Of God (v1-8) You Have No Need That I Should Write You Concerning Brotherly Love (v9-12) The Dead In Christ Will Rise, Then We Who Are Alive Shall Be Caught Up (v13-18)

10 1 Thessalonians 4 Timeline Dead In Christ Are With Jesus v14 Church Age Jesus Crucified 32 A.D. Tribulation Millennium

11 1 Thessalonians 4 Timeline Jesus Descends With A Shout v16 Dead In Christ Are With Jesus v14 Tribulation Church Age Jesus Crucified 32 A.D. Dead In Christ Rise First v16 Millennium

12 1 Thessalonians 4 Timeline Dead In Christ Are With Jesus v14 Jesus Descends With A Shout v16 Meet The Lord In The Air v17 Tribulation Church Age Jesus Crucified 32 A.D. Dead In Christ Rise First v16 We Who Are Alive Are Caught Up v17 Millennium

13 1 Thessalonians 4 Timeline Dead In Christ Are With Jesus v14 Jesus Descends With A Shout v16 Meet The Lord In The Air v17 Tribulation Church Age Jesus Crucified 32 A.D. 2nd Coming Of Jesus Christ Dead In Christ Rise First v16 We Who Are Alive Are Caught Up v17 Millennium

14 1 Thessalonians 5 1 Thessalonians 5:4, But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. The Day Of The Lord Comes As A Thief In The Night (v1-5)

15 1 Thessalonians 5 Timeline Jesus Descends With A Shout Meet The Lord In The Air 2nd Coming Of Jesus Christ The Day Of The Lord v2 Church Age Jesus Crucified 32 A.D. God Did Not Appoint Us To Wrath v9 Tribulation Sudden Destruction v3 Millennium

16 1 Thessalonians 5 1 Thessalonians 5:4, But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. The Day Of The Lord Comes As A Thief In The Night (v1-5) Let Us Not Sleep, But Watch (v6-11) Recognize Those Over You In The Lord (v12-13) Warn The Unruly, Uphold The Weak, Rejoice Always (v14-22) The Grace Of Jesus Be With You (v23-28)

17 2 Thessalonians Author: Paul Date Written: 51 A.D. Recipient: Church In Thessalonica Purpose: 1. Encourage Them In Their Persecution 2. Correct Their Misunderstanding About The Lord's Return Theme: The Day Of The Lord

18 2 Thessalonians 1 2 Thessalonians 1:11, Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power Paul, To The Church Of The Thessalonians (v1-2) We Are Bound To Thank God Always For You (v3-5) It Is A Righteous Thing For God To Repay Those Who Trouble You (v6-10) We Pray That The Name Of Our Lord Jesus May Be Glorified In You (v11-12)

19 2 Thessalonians 2 2 Thessalonians 2:7, For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way. Do Not Be Shaken As Though The Day Of Christ Had Come (v1-2) That Day Will Not Come Unless The Falling Away Comes First (v3-5) The Lawless One Will Be Revealed After He Who Restrains Is Taken Out Of The Way (v6-12) Stand Fast & Hold The Traditions (v13-17)

20 2 Thessalonians 2 Timeline The Day Of Christ v2 Tribulation Church Age Jesus Crucified 32 A.D. Falling Away Comes First v3 Man Of Sin Revealed v3 Millennium

21 2 Thessalonians 2 Timeline Restrainer Taken Out Of The Way v7 Lawless One Revealed v8 The Lord Destroys The Lawless One v8 The Day Of Christ v2 Church Age Jesus Crucified 32 A.D. Tribulation Falling Away Comes First v3 Man Of Sin Revealed v3 Millennium

22 2 Thessalonians 3 2 Thessalonians 3:6, But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us. Pray For Us That The Word Of The Lord May Run Swiftly (v1-5) Withdraw From Every Brother Who Walks Disorderly (v6-15) May The Lord Of Peace Give You Peace Always (v16-18)

23 Faith - Love - Hope 1 Thessalonians 1:3, remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father Faith Obedience to God at His Word Love Doing what is best for others Hope Confident focus on eternity

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