__How do two brief letters to a church in first-century Macedonia speak to us today?__ John Stott demonstrates that Paul's letters to the Christians in Thessalonica offer three key messages to churches at the beginning of the twenty-first century:

- a model for ministry, as Paul's self-giving, prayerful love for the church challenges Christian leaders
- a vision for the local church, as the apostle touches on evangelism, pastoral care, ethical standards, fellowship, worship, obedience and future hope;
- an affirmation of our faith, as he repeatedly returns to the foundation facts that 'Christ has died, Christ is risen, and Christ will come again.'

Characterised by John Stott's customary clarity and perception, this exposition illuminates aspects of Christian life and service that are at the heart of God's purposes for this people today.

John Stott

GENERAL PREFACE

Author’s preface

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Introduction

Part 1 The message of 1 Thessalonians

The gospel and the church

1 Thessalonians 1:1–10

1. Christian evangelism or How the church spreads the gospel

1 Thessalonians 2:1 – 3:13

2. Christian ministry or How pastors serve both the gospel and the church

1 Thessalonians 4:1–12

3. Christian behaviour or How the church must live according to the gospel

1 Thessalonians 4:13 – 5:11

4. Christian hope or How the gospel should inspire the church

1 Thessalonians 5:12–28

5. Christian community or How to be a gospel church

Part 2 The message of 2 Thessalonians

A Christian perspective on history

Introduction to 2 Thessalonians

2 Thessalonians 1:1–12

6. The revelation of Christ

2 Thessalonians 2:1–17

7. The rebellion of Antichrist

2 Thessalonians 3:1–18

8. The responsibility of Christians

Study guide

The Bible Speaks Today: Old Testament series

The Bible Speaks Today: New Testament series

The Bible Speaks Today: Bible Themes series

Notes

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How do two brief letters to a church in first-century Macedonia speak to us today?

John Stott demonstrates that Paul's letters to the Christians in Thessalonica offer three key messages to churches at the beginning of the twenty-first century:

- a model for ministry, as Paul's self-giving, prayerful love for the church challenges Christian leaders
- a vision for the local church, as the apostle touches on evangelism, pastoral care, ethical standards, fellowship, worship, obedience and future hope;
- an affirmation of our faith, as he repeatedly returns to the foundation facts that 'Christ has died, Christ is risen, and Christ will come again.'

Characterised by John Stott's customary clarity and perception, this exposition illuminates aspects of Christian life and service that are at the heart of God's purposes for this people today.

\["For Christian leaders seeking timeless wisdom and guidance.","Offers insights from Paul's letters, addressing contemporary church challenges.","Transforms ministry, enhances local churches, and deepens faith foundations."\]

Unlock the timeless wisdom of Paul's letters, empowering Christian leaders and revitalizing churches with John Stott's insightful guidance for the twenty-first century.

The Message of Thessalonians

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