Chapter 1 is more of an amplified greeting of Paul to the Thessalonians, He acknowledges their sufferings for their faith in Christ Jesus as an evidence of God’s grace and reminds them of Christ’s judgment on those who have caused their suffering at His return.
Introduction to 2 Thessalonians
Paul continues his eschatological teachings concerning the Day of the Lord, a unique time of God’s judgment on the whole earth. And he closes his letter exhorting the Thessalonians to holy living, looking to the Coming of Christ (Rapture).
Paul continues encouraging the Thessalonians to holy living and comforts them concerning Christians who had died.
Paul informs the Thessalonians believers of his great desire to see them again and emphasizes how they are not to become discouraged because of suffering.
Paul continues recounting his example toward the Thessalonians believers.
