Exam #2: 1-2 Thess Flashcards
- What circumstances led Paul to write 1 Thessalonians, according to 1 Thessalonians 3:1-9?
From Acts 17-18 and 1 Thessalonians 3:1-6, we learn that Paul sent Timothy back to check on the Thessalonian believers after Paul was run out of town by the Jews. When Timothy returns with a good report about the Christians, Paul sends off a letter of joy.
- From where does Paul write 1 Thessalonians?
Corinth
What is the purpose of 1 Thessalonians?
To encourage Gentile believers by reminding them of Paul’s affection for them and great hope they have in Christ.
- What is Paul’s attitude toward the Thessalonians?
Paul’s words are full of praise for the Thessalonian Christians. After planting the church at Thessalonica, Paul is forced out of town before he can complete their instruction. Paul was anxious: did the little group of believers die out?
How is his ministry to them described in 2:1-21?
Paul also reminds them of the way he showed his love for them. Gently caring for them, not for his own gain (1 Thessalonians 2:5-12), Paul desires to see them again, even though now prevented (1 Thessalonians 2:17-18).
- How does Paul encourage the Thessalonians in chapters 4-5?
Paul also encourages the Thessalonian Christians by reminding them of their great hope in Christ.
- About how much time passes between the writing of 1 and 2 Thessalonians?
Soon after
- What is the purpose of 2 Thessalonians?
To encourage Gentile Christians by correcting a false rumor of Jesus’ coming
What caused Paul to write the book of Thessalonians?
He heard of believers struggling with the false rumor.
- What details about Jesus’ return does Paul give in 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12?
Paul describes in detail the events that will occur in Jesus’ return (2 Thessalonians 2:6-12).
Conditions on earth deteriorate, with many professing Christians leaving the faith (2 Thessalonians 2:3, 10-12).
When God’s restraining force is lifted, all hell breaks loose (2 Thessalonians 2:6-7).
Then God will destroy all opposition to Christ when Jesus appears (2 Thessalonians 2:8-9).
- In 2 Thessalonians 3, what does Paul instruct about lazy busybodies in the church?
All should work and contribute to their own support, working their own jobs and not becoming busy bodies.
What two points summarize how Paul wants the church to discipline any lazy believer?
Do not associate with him, to shame him. (3:14)
Do it as a brother, not an enemy. (3:15)
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