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1 Thessalonians
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Lesson
A main theme of 1 Thessalonians is the second coming of Christ.
Outline
Paul and His Letters
Part 2
II. 1 Thessalonians
A. Occasion of the Letter
B. Reason for the Letter
1. Praise church (1:2-10; 2:13; 3:6-10)
2. Encourage church (1:6; 2:1-2, 14; 3:4)
3. Defend his actions (1:5; 2:1)
4. Clarify issue of parousia
C. Outline of the Letter
1. Salutation – 1:1
2. Thanksgiving – 1:2-10
3. Body of Letter – 2:1-3:13
a. Defense of mission – 2:1-16
b. Defense of concern for Thessalonica – 2:17-3:13
4. Exhortation – 4:1-5:22
a. Moral duties – 4:1-12
b. Concerning the "dead in Christ" – 4:13-18
c. Concerning the time of Christ's return – 5:1-11
d. Specific moral duties – 5:12-22
5. Conclusion – 5:23-28