1 and 2 Thessalonians Flashcards
141 - Where is Thessalonica?
West
In the Greek provinces of Macedonia and Achaia.
Who is 1 and 2 Thessalonians written to?
To the church of the Thessalonians.
142 - Who went with Paul on his journey to Thessalonica?
Silas and Timothy.
142 - Where would Paul usually begin his teaching?
In the synagogue with the OT.
142 - What two main issues does 1 Thessalonians deal with?
- Their positive response to Paul’s ministry to them in spite of severe opposition, Paul’s sudden departure, and how they ought to live in light of the coming Lord.
- Issues surrounding the Parousia, or return of Christ, dominat the last half of the letter.
142 - What is the theme of 2 Thessalonians?
MIsunderstandings of the second coming of Christ and then encouragement to live godly live, to pray for Paul, and avoid those who are idle.
143 - What are the two major themes in both letters?
- Their positive response to the Gospel and faithfulness in spite of Paul’s absence and in the midst of trials.
- Encouragement to conduct their lives in a godly manner while waiting for the return of Christ.
144 - Who called and is at work and with what in the Thessalonians?
God with His Word.
11 For youknow how, like a father with his children, 12 we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.
13 And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers.
145 - Rapture means?
Caught up.
145 - What will happen first when Christ returns?
The dead in Christ will rise first (1 Thess 4:16), a loud public display.
147 - Who must before the day of the Lord?
The man of lawlessness.
The man of lawlessness remains a mystery.
147 - How will Jesus kill the lawless one?
With the breath of HIs mouth (2 Thess 2:8).
147 - What is the dominant picture of Jesus in the letters to the Thessalonians?
The Coming One who will return and bring salvation.
He will raise the dead, gather believers, and will judge all evil and wickedness.
…when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mightyangels 8 in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. 9 They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from thepresence of the Lord and from the glory of his might, …
