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Introduction

1 Thessalonians

Encouragement to a young church to stand firm, live holy, and hope in Christ's return.

At a glance

TestamentNew Testament
DivisionEpistles
GenreEpistle
Chapters5
AuthorPaul
Datec. AD 50–51

Authorship and dating follow tradition where noted; many are debated — see the methodology page.

A full written introduction for 1 Thessalonians is on the way. Meanwhile, the outline, themes, and curated resources below give you the lay of the land — and how to read epistle helps you read it on its own terms.

Introductions & overviews

Lay

  • ★ Start hereAudioThrough the WordThrough the Word · ~10 min/chapter · Free · evangelical

    A clear ~10-minute audio teaching for every one of the Bible's 1,189 chapters — the most systematic free way to study chapter by chapter.

Pastoral

  • SermonChuck Smith — C2000 SeriesChuck Smith · Free · evangelical

    Free verse-by-verse audio through the entire Bible from the founder of Calvary Chapel.