Thessalonians (2 Units)

Paul wrote to seven churches (or groups of churches)—Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians. His two Thessalonian letters were probably among the very first of the inspired writings which came from his pen. Yet, in our New Testament, we find them last in order of his church epistle. There is a reason for this. His church episles are placed, not in chronological order, but in moral order. Since both Thessalonian epistles deal with aspects of the Lord’s return and plant our feet on the highest possible ground, they come last. There can be nothing, in this life, beyond the Lord’s return.

As you engage in these studies you will learn how the Lord’s return affects both the church and the world. You will find that the theme of the second coming of Christ is not only intensely interesting, but also extremely practical. We trust that you will receive a lasting blessing as you study.