Notes Quiz Pg 1-10 Flashcards
Location of the city of Thessalonica
A large seaport of Macedonia, on the Thermaic Gulf ( modern name is Gulf of Salonica )
Four Fathers who quoted Thessalonians
Irenaeus, Clement, Turtullian, Origen
Name of city of Thessalonica:
In its earliest years it was called
Emathia and Haila,
Name:
For many years known as
as therma ( many hot springs)
Cassander King of Macedonia, enlarged the city, renaming it
Thessalonica after his wife (step sister of Alexander the Great).
The name of the present day city was shortened during medieval times to
Salonike or Salonika
Importance of the city of Thessalonica:
The Romans conquered Macedonia and in 146 BC, Thessalonica became the
Seat of government for Roman rule of the area
During the final Roman power struggle of 42 BC, Thessalonica what?
Sided with Anthony and Octavia and was rewarded as a “free city”
It became the leading metropolis of Macedonia and the ?
Population was larger than any other city
It’s busting harbor was a ?
Source if a large import/ export trade
It was a principal point on the?
Via Egnatia, the Roman highway
Paul’s visit occurred during what journey
Second missionary journey
His partner on his first missionary trip was
Barnabus
Paul asked who to go on his second missionary journey
Silas and joined up with Timothy as they passed through Derbe and Lystra
The visit occurred after they had established what?
A church in Philippi ( 15 miles north of Thess.)
Paul’s method was
To begin with Jesus, preaching at the local synagogue and preached Jesus to be crucified, risen messiah
Some Jews believed
A multitude of Greeks and prominent women were persuaded
Who accompanied Paul on later missionary endeavors
Aristarchus and Secundus
Jealous Jews did what?
Stirred up the populous against Paul, Jason was the host of the house.
Paul had to leave suddenly and had no time to?
Tie up any loose end in the church. He was concerned with stability of the work left behind.
1 Thessalonians is probably the what of Paul’s writings and want church
His earliest and was written to the second church he established in Europe
Salutation
The letter begins in what?
The customary way with the writers identifying themselves.
Who are the writers mentioned in 1 Thessalonians
Paul, Silvanus, Timotheus
An obvious lesson in what is demonstrated in 1 Thessalonians
Humility
Paul concludes with his typical greeting,
” Grace be unto you, and peace from God our Father, and The Lord Jesus Christ.
Thanksgiving for memories of their ?
Work of faith
Labour of love
Patience in Hope
What is a favorite triad of Paul
Faith, Hope, and Charity (love)
Thanksgiving for their ——- through —-
Salvation through Christ.
Paul’s Gospel
By word
In power
In the Holy Spirit
In Assurance
The church established
They first followed Paul and then Christ
They repented during affliction
They had joy in the Holy Spirt
What is te difference between joy and happiness
Happiness depends upon what is “happening” (circumstance) Joy depends on Christ and his promises and not circumstances
The Thessalonian church became what
An example to others their lives obvious change to all who knew them
Pure in Motivation
Paul's boldness had not been in vain His last experience did not discourage him Present opposition did not dissuade him. He did not seek glory of men He was not a burden to them
Tender In affection
Gentle ( as a mother)
Urning for them
Willing to give their lives for them
The Thessalonians were beloved to them
Honest in conduct
Took care of own material needs
Thessalonians could testify of missionaries behavior
The missionaries behaved
Holily - ( pious or devout)
Justly- (righteous, equitable)
Unblameably ( faultless, irreproachable)
Making solid converts
They received the word of God
They did not receive the word of men
The word of God was still effective working in their lives
Stirring up Persecutors
They were followers of the churches in Jerusalem.
The Jews persecuted
They killed Jesus
They killed their own prophets
They have persecuted us
Paul charges against the Jews
They please not God
They are contrary to all men
God’s wrath against them will also be at the maximum.
Tying Christian bonds of love
Paul’s heart desire
Paul’s hindrance satan
Paul’s rejoice: hope, joy, crown of rejoicing, glory
Walking in concern for the brethren
Timothy was sent to establish them in their new found faith.
Refers to Timothy as “brother” , “minister of God,” and “our “fellowlabour”
Paul was aware of their suffering for Christ
He reminds them that persecution was to be expected.
Paul sent Timothy because he feared they would get discouraged and quit trying to serve God.
Walking in Joy over victories
Timothy had brought back “good tidings”
Paul’s own distresses were eased by the knowledge of their faith
Paul was encouraged because new converts were standing for Christ
Walking in love
He prayed that God would help then t abound in love toward one another.
His desire was that they would be sanctified and ready for his return
In every chapter Paul mentions what?
The second coming of Christ
What are the three stripes of sanctification:
- Positional (one receives and is set apart)
- Practical (daily effort to submit to God)
- Perfect( in heaven and forever set apary)
