10 Questions
Thessalonica was located on a significant trade route called the Via Egnatia.
True
Paul covers two major themes in 1 & 2 Thessalonians: his gratitude to God for the Thessalonians positive response to the Gospel and an admonition to keep away from meat sacrificed to idols.
False
Some of the Thessalonians appear to have neglected their daily duties because they believed Jesus could return at any moment.
True
Some of the Thessalonians thought that those who had died would somehow miss out on Jesus return.
True
Paul met two of his most faithful co-workers in Corinth: Aquila and Priscilla.
True
Paul denied that the message of the cross was foolishness to those who were perishing.
False
Paul taught the Corinthians that the heart of the Gospel is that God does everything to make us clean, holy, and righteous.
True
Paul taught that it was more important to exhibit one's personal freedoms that to act with love and concern for others for whom Christ died.
False
Paul taught the Corinthians that to deny the bodily resurrection was to deny Christ's resurrection which amounted to a denial of the faith.
True
In order to prevent Paul from becoming arrogant God gave him a "thorn in the flesh".
True
Study Notes
Thessalonica and Its Significance
- Located on the significant trade route called the Via Egnatia
Content of 1 & 2 Thessalonians
- Paul expresses gratitude to God for the Thessalonians' positive response to the Gospel
- Paul admonishes the Thessalonians to avoid meat sacrificed to idols
Misconceptions in Thessalonica
- Some Thessalonians neglected their daily duties due to the imminent expectation of Jesus' return
- Some believed that those who had died would miss out on Jesus' return
Paul's Ministry
- Met faithful co-workers Aquila and Priscilla in Corinth
- Denied that the message of the cross was foolishness to those who were perishing
- Taught that the heart of the Gospel is God's work to make us clean, holy, and righteous
Teachings on Freedom and Love
- Emphasized the importance of exercising personal freedoms with love and concern for others for whom Christ died
The Resurrection
- Taught that denying the bodily resurrection amounts to denying Christ's resurrection and the faith
Paul's Humility
- God gave Paul a "thorn in the flesh" to prevent him from becoming arrogant
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