THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE THESSALONIANS

Chapter 1. The Salvation of Coming Again

Joy Given by the Spirit
Welcome the Message

I. Work Produced by Faith

1. Receive Salvation Already
2. Turn from Idols
3. Turn to God

II. Labor Prompted by Love

1. Life of Today
2. Serve the Living God
3. Examples of Believers

III. Endurance Inspired by Hope

1. Glorious Hope
2. Wait for the Son of God
3. Descend from Heaven

Chapter 2. The Gospel of Coming Again

In Person
Not In Thought

I. Insulted in Philippi

1. Faith in Strong Opposition
2. Preach the Gospel
3. Faithful to What Is Entrusted

II. The Heart of Parents

1. Gentle in Heart
2. Toil and Hardship
3. Earnest Longing

III. Sins of the Jews

1. The Wrath of God
2. Stopped by Satan
3. The Crown We Glory In

Chapter 3. The Sanctification of Coming Again

Long to See Us
Long to See You

I. The Mission of Timothy

1. Left by Ourselves
2. Encourage and Strengthen
3. Destined for Trials

II. Stand Firm in the Lord

1. News of Joy
2. Be Encouraged
3. Pray for Meeting

III. Wishes for the Church

1. May the Lord Clear the Way
2. Love Increases and Overflows
3. Be Blameless

Chapter 4. The Resurrection of Coming Again

Be Sanctified
Avoid Sexual Immorality

I. Control Your Own Body

1. Holy and Honorable
2. No Passionate Lust
3. No Trespassing

II. Taught by God

1. Lead a Quiet Life
2. mind Your Won Business
3. Work with Your Hands

III. Comfort Those Who Grieve

1. Those Who Fall Asleep
2. Rise Again First
3. Meet in the Air

Chapter 5. The Alert of Coming Again

Encourage One Another
Build Up Each Other

I. Be Alert of the Lord's Coming

1. Sudden Destruction
2. Be Alert and Self-controlled
3. Receive Salvation Surely

II. God's Will

1. Be Joyful Always
2. Pray continually
3. Give Thanks in All Circumstances

III. Keep Blameless

1. Physical Body
2. Inner Soul
3. Inmost Spirit