1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

An introduction to the church of Thessaloniki.

Outline of 1 Thessalonians
Chapters 1-3 are personal
Chapters 4-5 are doctrinal

Paul’s Greeting (1:1)
Paul’s Personal Thoughts (1:2–3:13)
•Thanksgiving for the Church (1:2–10)
•Reminders for the Church (2:1–16)
•Concerns for the Church (2:17–3:13)
Paul’s Practical Instructions (4:1–5:22)
•On Moral Purity (4:1–8)
•On Disciplined Living (4:9–12)
•On Death and the Rapture (4:13–18)
•On Holy Living and the Day of the Lord (5:1–11)
•On Church Relationships (5:12–15)
•On the Basics of Christian Living (5:16–22)
Paul’s Benediction (5:23, 24)
Paul’s Final Remarks (5:25–28)



Practical points of sharing your faith.
1. What is your opened door?
2. Sharing the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus.
3. Jesus is coming back.

Paul's careful communication.
1. Being Thankful
2. Prayer
3. Praying to remember that people need the work of faith.
4. Praying to remember that people must labor in love.
5. Praying for patience and hope in Jesus.
6. Having God's perspective.