1,2 Thessalonians

A Message for Troubled Times
A Theological Exegesis by John W. (Jack) Carter

Table of Contents

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10.  Exemplary Believers                                       Page     5

1 Thessalonians 2:1-12.  Effective Witnesses                                         Page   15

1 Thessalonians 2:13-16.  Faithfulness in the Tough Times               Page   23

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13.  Encouraging One Another                       Page   29

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12. Your Purpose in Life                                        Page   37

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.  Hope in the Midst of Grief                            Page   49

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11.  A Call to Be Alert                                             Page   57

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28.  Guidance in Christian Growth                    Page   65

2 Thessalonians 1:12.  You Can Trust God                                              Page   77

2 Thessalonians 2:1-18.  Hold Firm to the Truth                                     Page   85

2 Thessalonians 3:1-8.  Persevere in the Faith                                       Page   95

Bibliography                                                                                                    Page 105