1 Thessalonians 1

Greeting

1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint. Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. References Jesus: Acts 18:5, 2 Corinthians 1:19, 2 Thessalonians 1:1. Grace: Romans 1:7, 1 Peter 5:12. Parallel theme: Acts 15:27, 17:11, 19:22, 20:4 +4

Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians' Faith

2 We give thanks to GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; Kingdom: Philemon 1:4. References God: 1 Corinthians 1:4. Prayer: Colossians 1:3

3 Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hopeHope: ἐλπίς (Elpis). The Greek elpis (ἐλπίς) denotes hope—confident expectation of good. This hope is 'an anchor of the soul' (Hebrews 6:19), grounded in Christ's resurrection and the believer's future inheritance (1 Peter 1:3-4). in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; Faith: Romans 15:13, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Galatians 5:6, 2 Thessalonians 1:11, Revelation 2:19. References God: Hebrews 10:36. Love: 1 Corinthians 15:58, 1 John 5:3. Hope: 1 John 3:3. Parallel theme: Galatians 6:9 +5

4 Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. References God: 1 Peter 1:2. Love: Romans 1:7, 9:25, Ephesians 1:4, Colossians 3:12, 2 Thessalonians 2:13. Parallel theme: 2 Peter 1:10 +2

5 For our gospelGospel: εὐαγγέλιον (Euangelion). The Greek euangelion (εὐαγγέλιον) means good news or gospel—the message of salvation through Christ's death and resurrection. It's 'the power of God unto salvation' (Romans 1:16). came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. Word: 1 Thessalonians 2:13, Mark 16:20, 1 Corinthians 4:20. Holy: 1 Peter 1:12. Parallel theme: Acts 11:21, Romans 1:16, Ephesians 3:20, Colossians 2:2, 2 Thessalonians 2:14, 2 Timothy 2:8 +5

6 And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the wordWord: λόγος (Logos). The Greek Logos (Λόγος) means word, reason, or message—the rational principle underlying reality. John identifies Christ as the eternal Logos: 'In the beginning was the Word' (John 1:1). in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost: Holy: Acts 13:52. Spirit: Galatians 5:22. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 4:16, 11:1, Ephesians 5:1, 2 Thessalonians 3:9, 3 John 1:11 +2

7 So that ye were ensamples to all that believeBelieve: πιστεύω (Pisteuo). The Greek pisteuo (πιστεύω) means to believe or trust—active reliance upon Christ. 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish' (John 3:16). in Macedonia and Achaia. Faith: 1 Timothy 4:12. Parallel theme: Titus 2:7, 1 Peter 5:3

8 For from you sounded out the word of the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint. not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing. Faith: Romans 1:8, 2 Thessalonians 1:4. References God: Isaiah 52:7. Word: 2 Thessalonians 3:1. Parallel theme: 3 John 1:12, Revelation 14:6, 22:17 +2

9 For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. from idols to serve the living and true God; References God: Psalms 42:2, Daniel 6:26, Acts 14:15, 1 Timothy 4:10. Truth: 1 Thessalonians 2:13. Parallel theme: 1 Thessalonians 2:1, 1 Corinthians 12:2 +2

10 And to wait for his Son from heavenHeaven: οὐρανός (Ouranos). The Greek ouranos (οὐρανός) denotes heaven—God's throne and the believer's eternal home. Jesus taught His disciples to pray 'Our Father which art in heaven' (Matthew 6:9) and promised to prepare a place there (John 14:2)., whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come. Resurrection: Acts 2:24, Romans 4:25, 8:34, 1 Peter 1:3, 1:21. References Jesus: Acts 1:11. Judgment: 1 Thessalonians 5:9, Matthew 3:7. Parallel theme: Hebrews 9:28, 1 Peter 3:18 +5