1 Thessalonians - (LifeChange) (Paperback)

About the Book

The new believers in Thessalonica, despite maintaining their faith in the face of persecution, misunderstood the Second Coming of Christ. In response, Paul wrote to them, giving them instruction about the kinds of lives they should lead in anticipation of Christ's return. His teaching provides helpful summaries of what it means to live the Christian life.

Book Synopsis

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Anticipating Christ's Return
The new believers in Thessalonica had maintained their faith in the face of persecution, but they misunderstood the second coming of Christ. Hoping to correct it, the Apostle Paul sent instructions about how to live in anticipation of Christ's return. Paul's teaching provides helpful guidance for all Christ-followers on what it means to live as a Christian in the face of an uncertain world.

LifeChange
LifeChange Bible studies will help you grow in Christlikeness through a life-changing encounter with God's Word. Filled with a wealth of ideas for going deeper so you can return to this study again and again.

Features

• Cover the entire book of 1 Thessalonians in 11 lessons
• Equip yourself to lead a Bible study
• Imagine the Bible's historical world
• Study word origins and definitions
• Explore thoughtful questions on key themes
• Go deeper with optional projects
• Add your notes with extra space and wide margins
• Find the flexibility to fit the time you have

From the Back Cover

1 THESSALONIANS. The new believers in Thessalonica, despite maintaining their faith in the face of persecution, misunderstood the Second Coming of Christ. In response, the Apostle Paul wrote to them, giving them instruction about the kinds of lives they should lead in anticipation of Christ's return. For all Christians, Paul's teaching provides helpful guidance on what it means to live the Christian life in them midst of the uncertainty of the world. LifeChange Series: Christians have a lifelong goal: to become like Christ. This involves change, and change isn't always easy. But the more you know of God's purposes for you, the more you can experience His joy and participate in His plan. The LifeChange Series of Bible studies on books of the Bible can help you grow in Christlikeness through a life-changing encounter with God's Word. You'll benefit in these important ways: 1) You'll gain a firm understanding of the book-its historical context, purpose, structure, and meaning; 2) You'll apply its powerful, relevant wisdom to needs and issues you are currently working through; and 3) You'll acquire personal study skills and a thirst to return to the book on your own-so you can keep going deeper into its life-transforming truths