CHAPTER TWELVE

I AND II THESSALONIANS

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:

• Name the author of the books of I and II Thessalonians.
• Identify to whom the books were written.
• State the purposes for I and II Thessalonians.
• Write the Key Verses of the books of I and II Thessalonians from memory.
• State the Life and Ministry Principles for the books.

I THESSALONIANS

INTRODUCTION

AUTHOR: Paul

TO WHOM: Believers at Thessalonica

PURPOSE: To confirm that the Lord is coming back: To commend and exhort for the faith and correct false doctrine. Paul also answers false charges against his ministry.

KEY VERSES: I Thessalonians 4:16-18

LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: Comfort should focus on the glorious hope of the return of Jesus Christ.

MAIN CHARACTERS: Paul, Silvanus, Timotheus

OUTLINE

I. Introduction: I Thessalonians 1:1