1 Thessalonians 1

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We dive into First Thessalonians Chapter 1, examining how Paul commends these early Christians for their faith that "rang out" across their region despite severe suffering.

• Written around 50 AD, only about 17 years after Christ's death and resurrection
• Paul wrote with Silas and Timothy while likely in Corinth
• The Thessalonian church faced Jewish opposition and possibly extreme poverty
• Their "work of faith," "labor of love," and "steadfastness of hope" show how genuine faith produces action
• They received the gospel with joy despite suffering, demonstrating the Holy Spirit's power
• Their reputation spread so widely that Paul didn't need to explain their faith to others
• Their example challenges us to consider what message our churches send to non-believers
• Paul references Christ's return and "the wrath to come," pointing to end times

Join us next time as we continue through First Thessalonians Chapter 2!