1 Thessalonians

Chapman looks at what makes a good minister, structured with suggested questions, working thriygh 1 Thessalonians 2. 1. How does he perform under opposition in any ministry anywhere? 2. Where is the focus of their prime concern?

Chapman explores the response of the Thessalonians to Paul's sermon. He looks at what information people need to respond as they did. 1. The gods must have been challenged in a way that enables them to turn their back on them and serve the more living god 2. They waited for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus, who rescued them from the coming wrath - includes judgement in the gospel message