Introduction

Paul's letters to the Thessalonians stand out from among the rest for his tender praise of the Thessalonian congregation and a detailed excursus on eschatology. This summer series takes a look at First Thessalonians by applying Paul's ancient teaching to the church in pandemic. In this sermon, I outline the background to the church in Thessalonica and Paul's appeals to them. The remaining six sermons will detail specific teachings found in the second half of the Epistle.

I Thessalonians 1:1-10