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Paul worked hard in the midst of trouble to bring the Gospel to the church at Thessalonica.

Paul's approach to the Thessalonians was a major factor in that church becoming so dynamic. He was gentle like a mother feeding her children.

Paul tells us of his motives in bringing the Gospel to the Thessalonians. He did not do it for glory from men.

Paul did not speak to flatter men and build their egos. Paul did not seek his own gain by preaching the Gospel.

Paul and his companions were approved by God. They did not seek to please men but knew that God would examine their hearts.

Paul's message did not come with deception, impurity or trickery. It was the comforting message of the Gospel.

Paul's ministry was not in vain or empty. It produced fruit because of he spoke his message with boldness. His message was the Gospel.

One characteristic that made the Thessalonian church so amazing is the expectancy of the return of Jesus

The report that Paul heard was that the Thessalonians had received the Gospel and that they had turned for false gods to God.

The church in Thessalonica became an example for all other churches The word of God went from them and people we hearing of their faith.

The Thessalonians became imitators of Paul and the Lord. They received the Gospel with joy in the midst of tribulation.

God chose to bring the Thessalonians the Gospel with power, the Holy Spirit, conviction with an example in the lives of Paul and his team

The three things that made the church at Thessalonica such a dynamic church. Work of faith, labor of love and the steadfastness of hope.

Paul gives thanks for the church in Thessalonica. He then tells us 3 things that they had which made the church a world changing church.

Paul is writing this letter with the help of Silvanus and Timothy. He states that the Thessalonian believers are in God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

The content of the letter allows us to know what Paul is saying in a wide view. It gives us a whole understanding of the letter.

The historical background into Its Thessalonians gives us an understanding about what the city was like at the time of the writing of this letter.

Paul closes the letter with instructions to read it and to pass it on to the church at Laodicea. He encouraged Arichippus to continue his ministry.

Luke the doctor was with Paul along with Demas. Paul changes and greets some members of the Colossian and Laodicean churches. One, was a woman with church in her house.

We look at Epaphras' prayer life and the what he was praying for the church he founded in Colossae. Standing in and being assured of the will of God.