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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 1 verse 1, who sent this epistle to the Thessalonians?
Paul, Silvanus and Timothy
According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 1 verse 3, what three things do they remember without ceasing?
Work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope
According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 1 verse 5, Paul says that the gospel did not come to you in word only but also in what three things?
In power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance
According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 1 verse 6, Paul says: And you became followers of _____ and of _____.
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 1 verse 7, it says they became examples to all in what two places?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 1 verse 8, from whom did the word of the Lord sound forth?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 1 verse 8, the word of the Lord has sounded forth not only in Macedonia and Achaia but where else?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 1 verse 9, who did they turn from to do what?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 1 verse 10, what does Jesus deliver us from?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verse 1, their coming was not in what?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verse 2, where were they spitefully treated?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verse 2, they spoke to them the gospel of God in ______?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verse 3, their exhortation did not come from what?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verse 4, they have been approved by God to be entrusted with what?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verse 4, it says: not as pleasing men, but God who _______.
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verse 5, neither at any time did they use these two things.
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verse 6, who did they not seek glory from?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verse 7, they were gentle among them just as who is?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verse 8, it says: We were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also what?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verse 9, For remember, brethren, our labor and _____; for laboring ______ and _____, that we might not be a burden to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God.
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verse 10, in what three ways did they behave themselves among those who believe?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verse 11, they exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of them as who does?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verse 12, into what does God call you?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verse 14, who did they become?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verse 15, who did the Judeans kill?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verse 16, what has come upon them to the uttermost?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verse 17, what did Paul and the others endeavor more eagerly to do?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verse 18, what or who hindered them from coming?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 2 verse 20, what does Paul call the Thessalonians?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 3 verse 1, when they could no longer endure it, they thought it good to be left where alone?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 3 verse 2, who did they send?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 3 verse 2, how does Paul describe Timothy?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 3 verse 2-3, why did Paul say they send Timothy to the Thessalonians? Be specific
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 3 verse 4, what did they tell them before when they were with them, would happen?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 3 verse 5, when Paul could no longer endure it, he did what?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 3 verse 6, what did Timothy bring good news of?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 3 verse 7: Therefore, brethren, in all our affliction and distress we were comforted concerning you by your love.
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 3 verse 9: For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the ____ with which we ________ for your sake before our God.
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 3 verse 10, what do they pray exceedingly about night and day?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 3 verse 11 it says: Now may our _______, and our ______, direct our way to you.
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 3 verse 12, It says and may the Lord make you increase and abound in what to one another and to all?
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According to 1 Thessalonians chapter 3 verse 13, so that the Lord may establish your hearts blameless in what?
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Study Notes
1 Thessalonians Summary
- The epistle is sent by Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy to the Thessalonians.
- Key points remembered by Paul include:
- Work of faith
- Labor of love
- Patience of hope
- The gospel came not only in words but also:
- In power
- By the Holy Spirit
- With much assurance
- The Thessalonians followed Paul and the Lord, embodying the teachings they received.
- They became examples for believers in Macedonia and Achaia.
- The Lord's word, sounded forth from the Thessalonians, reached every place.
- They turned from idols to serve the living and true God.
- Jesus delivers believers from the forthcoming wrath.
- Their arrival was not in vain; despite suffering, they preached the gospel in conflict.
- Their message was free from error or impurity.
- They were approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel and aimed to please God over men.
- They refrained from using flattering words or exploiting others for personal gain.
- They showed gentleness akin to a nursing mother with her children.
- They shared not just the gospel but also their own lives with the Thessalonians.
- Paul and his companions labored diligently, working night and day to avoid burdening anyone.
- Their behavior was characterized by devotion, justice, and blamelessness among believers.
- They provided guidance as a father nurtures his children.
- God calls believers into His kingdom and glory.
- The Thessalonians imitated the churches of God amidst persecution.
- The Judeans are noted for killing both the Lord Jesus and the prophets.
- The Judeans faced extreme wrath for their actions.
- Paul expressed a strong desire to see the Thessalonians, but was hindered by Satan.
- He referred to the Thessalonians as his glory and joy.
- In their distress, Paul chose to remain alone in Athens.
- Timothy, described as a brother and minister of God, was sent to encourage the Thessalonian believers.
- Timothy's mission focused on establishing and encouraging the faith of the Thessalonians during afflictions.
- Paul warned them about impending tribulations during his previous visit.
- Paul sent inquiries to confirm their faith when he could no longer bear the uncertainty.
- Timothy reported positive news about their faith and love.
- Paul was comforted in affliction by the faith of the Thessalonians.
- Gratitude towards God was expressed for the joy found in their wellbeing.
- Paul prayed tirelessly for the opportunity to reunite with the Thessalonians and complete any lacking in their faith.
- He invoked God's and Jesus Christ’s guidance for his journey to them.
- Paul wished for an increase in love among the believers.
- The aim was for the Lord to establish their hearts blameless in holiness before God.
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Test your knowledge on the key themes and messages of Paul's epistle to the Thessalonians. This quiz covers the important aspects such as faith, love, hope, and the transformative power of the gospel. Discover how the Thessalonians exemplified these teachings and spread the word of God.
