Book Introduction
1 Thessalonians
Written by Paul
The Author
Paul — Former Christian hunter turned Christianity's greatest missionary — wrote this early in his career
Universally accepted as written by the Paul. One of his undisputed letters — and likely one of the earliest books in the New Testament.
~50-51 AD
The church in — new believers Paul had to leave too soon
To encourage persecuted believers, clear up confusion about Jesus' return, and urge holy living
Thessalonica & Paul's Second Journey
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What's It About?
First Thessalonians might be the oldest book in the New Testament. Paul had to leave in a hurry because of persecution, and he's writing to check on his new converts. He's relieved they're standing firm, answers their questions about believers who've died before Jesus returns, and encourages them to keep going.