Kootenai Church: 1 Thessalonians

Paul reminds the believers at Thessalonica that he wishes to come back to them but meanwhile, he prayed for them that their love for one another and for all others would increase and abound and that the Thessalonian church would be unblamable. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13.

An under-shepherd's delight is serving the body he belongs to. Timothy returns from Thessalonica with good news and Paul is grateful for the church there. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10.

Paul pens words of comfort, encouragement, and strength to the believers of Thessalonica. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5.

Paul shares his desire to be with the body in Thessalonica.

The Thessalonian church living out the Word of God comes under persecution. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16.

A godly leader will evidence many character qualities that fit him for the service to others that leadership brings. Three of these qualities are described by Paul in these verses as he describes how he ministered to the Thessalonian Church. He was a gentle, giving guide to them. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12.

Paul describes his conduct among the Thessalonians even after suffering so much affliction in Philippi. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6.

Paul shows his affection for the Thessalonian believers who were Chosen (vs4), Convinced (vs5), Cherished (vs6), Copycats (vs7), Communicators (vs8), and Calm (vs10). An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10.

Introduction to the book of 1 Thessalonians. Discovering the work of faith, the labor of love, and the steadfast hope in Christ Jesus of the church at Thessalonica. An exposition of 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4.