1 Thessalonians

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A main theme of 1 Thessalonians is the second coming of Christ.

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