The "Good" News

To Paul’s relief, Timothy gave a good report! The faith of the Thessalonians brought about comfort and joy to Paul and others around them.

The "Bad" News

Paul explains to the Thessalonians why he sent Timothy and his concern about their response to suffering for the Gospel. We experience encouragement when we engage in authentic Christian community during our moments of suffering.

The Word of God

The Word of God changes us. The Thessalonians received the word of God as God’s Word. This transformed them into co-sufferers with Christ.

Living As Proof

Paul gently reminds the Thessalonians that opposition to the Gospel is expected, but did not stop Paul & Silas from preaching the Gospel. Their motive was pure, their method was proven, and the message was received as they modeled Christ.

Getting the Gospel

Paul expresses his deep gratitude to God for the Thessalonians and reminds them of the Gospel they received to encourage them to keep going.

Welcome to Thessalonica

The start of 1 Thessalonians shows us God using His people to build His Church, and for that He deserves all of the glory.

Praise God Forever

Paul concludes his passionate, insightful, and hope-inducing letter by making it indisputably clear that God deserves all the credit, praise, recognition, all the glory for our joy-filled relationship with him. 

The Mission Of God

Paul tells us of his extensive travel plans, his motive in traveling approximately 3200 miles, to encourage and be encouraged to live on Mission for Jesus.

Encouragement From Paul

As Paul begins his wrap-up of Romans, he tells the Roman church the HOW of God’s work in His own life and WHAT is next for them as a Church SENT with the hope of the Gospel, wherever they go, live, work and play.

People of Hope

As Paul ends the body of this letter, he summarizes in a brief prayer the essence of the experience of every true follower of Jesus- We are people who are full and overflowing with HOPE. God provides us substantial, lasting, life-transforming hope because He is the promised hope that gives us a promised hope.