1 Thessalonians
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on CD 		"Prove all things; hold fast to what is good." -- 1 Thessalonians 5:21

First Thessalonians, written by Paul around 49 C.E., is probably the first Christian writing that we have today.1

1 Thessalonians Highlights

  • Paul with his usual modesty, proclaims that he is holy, just, and blameless. 2:10

  • He accuses "the Jews" of killing Jesus, persecuting the prophets, displeasing God, and being "contrary to all men." He concludes that the wrath of God will "come upon them to the uttermost. 2:14-16

  • He accuses "the Jews" of killing Jesus, persecuting the prophets, displeasing God, and being "contrary to all men." He concludes that the wrath of God will "come upon them to the uttermost." 2:15-16

  • Paul expected Jesus to return within the lifetime of his followers. 3:13

  • He thought he would live to see the rapture. 4:15, 17

  • "Prove all things; hold fast to what is good." 5:21

  • He prays that the Thessalonians will be good until Jesus returns, implying that he expected this to happen within their lifetimes. 5:23

1Bart D. Ehrman, Misquoting Jesus (2005), p.22

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