1 Thessalonians Flashcards
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Date 1 Thessalonians was written:
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51/52 A.D.
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Author of 1 Thessalonians:
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Paul
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1 Thessalonians was written where?
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Corinth (Acts 17-18)
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What is the theme of 1 Thessalonians?
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End Times
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What books are great examples of “Escatology?”
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1 & 2 Thessalonians
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What does “Escatology” mean?
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“Escatology”= (Doctrine of the last things) where every chapter ends with a reference to the second coming of Christ
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What four purposes was 1 Thessalonians written for?
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1) to ENCOURAGE new converts in their trials (3:3-5)
2) to INSTRUCT in Godly living (4:1-8)
3) to URGE some not to neglect daily work (4:11-12)
4) to GIVE ASSURANCE concerning the future of believers who
die before Christ returns
