Introduction I've said before that in every chapter of 1 and 2 Thessalonians Paul refers to the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. So, he ended chapter 1 of 1 Thessalonians by describing how the believers in that church had turned from idols to the true God and to wait for his Son to come … Continue reading 2 Thess. 03 →

Introduction So, we began to study this chapter last week; and since a number of people were away because of the Bank Holiday, let me summarise what we studied last week. It seems that the believers in Thessalonica had been disturbed by some kind of prophecy or report or letter which was supposed to have … Continue reading 2 Thess. 02(08–17) →

Introduction 'Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him....' That's how Paul begins this, the second chapter of his second letter to the Thessalonians. This whole chapter is about the coming of the Lord and the events which will precede it. As such, it fits perfectly with everything else … Continue reading 2 Thess. 02(01–07) →

Introduction So, we're turning today to Paul's second letter to the Thessalonians. Remember that we read in Acts 17 how Paul and Silas visited the city of Thessalonica and preached the gospel in the Jewish synagogue on three Sabbath days. Some of the Jews and a large number of God-fearing Gentiles as well as some … Continue reading 2 Thess. 01 →

Introduction Well, we've managed to go through Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians quite quickly. In the first chapter, Paul gave thanks to God for this model church, because do you remember? They were known for their work produced by faith; and for their labour prompted by love; and for their endurance inspired by hope. … Continue reading 1 Thess. 05(12–28) →

Introduction So, do you remember? In Paul's prayer at the end of chapter 3, he said that he prayed to God for the Thessalonians that their love for each other and for everyone will increase and overflow; and that God would strengthen their hearts so that they will be blameless and holy in the presence … Continue reading 1 Thess. 05(01–11) →

Introduction In Paul's prayer for the Thessalonians -- which he mentioned at the end of chapter 3 -- he said that he prayed to God that their love for each other and for everyone will increase and overflow; and that God would strengthen their hearts so that they will be blameless and holy in the … Continue reading 1 Thess. 04(13–18) →

Introduction So, the last time we studied this letter together we concentrated on the passage which began in verse 17 of chapter 2 and ended on verse 13 of chapter 3. And do you remember? Paul wrote about how he was worried about the Thessalonians; and so, he sent Timothy to find out how they … Continue reading 1 Thess. 04(01–12) →

Introduction When I began to preach on 1 Thessalonians before Christmas I explained that I decided to go through 1 and 2 Thessalonians on Sunday evenings because it had connections with the book of Daniel which we studied together last year on Sunday evenings. In particular, Paul refers in 2 Thessalonians to 'the man of … Continue reading 1 Thess. 02(17)–03(13) →

Introduction We began to study 1 Thessalonians before Christmas. And do you remember the historical background to this letter which we find in the books of Acts? Paul the Apostle travelled to Thessalonica on one of his missionary journeys. And in the synagogue he preached the good news of Jesus Christ who died and who … Continue reading 1 Thess. 02(01–16) →