The first letter to the Thessalonians is written to a very young group of believers. They didn't know the Lord Jesus for a long time. Nonetheless, they had a very vivid Christian life - one that was purpose-oriented.

The Apostle Paul could give them a very good testimony:

We read about "works of faith", "labor of love" and "enduring constancy in hope".

We see that they have become imitators, examples, and witnesses.

Most of all they had turned from idols to serve the true and living God. Conversion was not a means by itself to them, but was connected with a purpose:

- serving God

- and to await His son!

This series is about 1. Thessalonians and has five episodes:

1. Introduction

2. Verses 1+2 - The salutation of the Apostel Paul

3. Verses 3-5 - faith, love and hope

4. Verses 6-8 - imitators, examples and witnesses

5. Verses 9+10 - true conversion and a purposeful life