Lesson 8 Flashcards
- What is the reason for St. Paul and his friends to leave Thessalonica?
When Romans captured this place, they made Thessalonica as the capital of Macedonia. St. Paul reached Thessalonica during his second missionary journey. Many of the Jews and Greek believed in Jesus Christ. However, some of the Jews attacked St. Paul for creating social and communal issues. Administrators and the government involved in the issue. Following this, St. Paul, Silas and Timothy left Thessalonica and reached Berova and later Athena
- What was the background behind writing the first letter to Thessalonica?
After sending Timothy back to Thessalonica, St. Paul went to Corinth and worked from there for one and a half years. During this time Timothy visited St. Paul and explained the situation of Church of Thessalonica in detail. This led to the writing of the first letter of St. Paul – First letter to Thessalonica in the year A.D 52.
- What is the reason that St. Paul had to write the second letter to Thessalonica shortly after the first?
Second letter was written very shortly after the first letter. Some people misunderstood the advices regarding the second coming of Jesus which created some problems in the church. They started leaving an immoral life. Some people started spreading false letters claiming to be written by St. Paul. This led to writing the second letter very soon.
- What is the promise that St. Paul gives to the church of Thessalonica?
St. Paul appreciates them for their steadfast faith and gives them confidence that all those who persecuted them will be punished. (1:3-12) He clarifies them about the second coming of Jesus Christ and advices them to live accordingly. (2:1-12) St. Paul requests the prayer of the faithful in the church of Thessalonica. The letter concludes by giving rules regarding those who lead an immoral life and blessing them.
