Bible Dictionary
THESSALONIANS, THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL TO THE
First Thessalonians is Paul’s letter to the young church at Thessalonica, commending its faith and love while addressing holiness, honest labor, mutual care, and the hope of Christ’s return. It especially comforts believers concerning Christians who have died and affirms their participation in Christ’s coming.
Biblical Usage
The letter teaches that believers who have fallen asleep will not be excluded from the glory of Christ’s coming. It urges resistance to sexual impurity and idleness, encourages watchfulness, and calls the church to peace, brotherly love, respect for spiritual service, and orderly life.