The Book Of 1 Thessalonians

The Thessalonican church turned away from idols in order to serve the living and true God. This suggests that the church was previously involved in idol worship or had been influenced by the prevalent idolatry in their culture. By turning away from idols, they were able to fully devote themselves to the worship and service of the true God.

The passage in 2 Thessalonians 2:17-18 suggests that Satan hindered Paul from coming again unto the Thessalonians. This implies that there were external forces at work, potentially spiritual in nature, that prevented Paul from visiting the Thessalonians. The other options such as sickness, lack of funds, bad weather, or the Jews are not mentioned in the passage as reasons for Paul's hindrance.

The correct answer is A & B, which means that both Silvanus and Timothy were with Paul when this epistle was written. This suggests that Paul had the support and assistance of both Silvanus and Timothy during the writing of this letter.

The correct answer is Holiness. In 1 Thessalonians 4:7, it is stated that God has called us to holiness. This means that God desires for us to live a life that is set apart and dedicated to Him, free from sin and pursuing righteousness. Holiness involves obeying God's commandments, living a morally upright life, and seeking to reflect the character of Christ in all that we do. By choosing holiness, we align ourselves with God's will and purpose for our lives.

Paul described Timothy as "Our brother," "Minister of God," and "Fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ." This means that Timothy was not only a close companion to Paul but also a dedicated servant of God who worked alongside Paul in spreading the message of the gospel. The phrase "All of the above" indicates that all the given descriptions apply to Timothy, emphasizing his important role and relationship with Paul.

Paul compared his gentleness among them to a nurse cherishing her children. This comparison suggests that Paul cared for the people he was addressing with a tender and nurturing love, just as a nurse would care for her own children. It implies that Paul's gentleness was characterized by patience, compassion, and a desire to protect and nurture those he was ministering to.

Paul desired to see the Thessalonians face to face in order to perfect that which is lacking in their faith. This suggests that Paul believed there were areas where the Thessalonians' faith needed improvement or strengthening, and he wanted to personally address those areas and provide guidance and support. By meeting with them in person, Paul could better understand their specific needs and offer direct instruction and encouragement.

Paul urged us to esteem those who labor among us and are over us in the Lord very highly in love for their work's sake. He also encouraged us to know them.

Paul said that we should walk honestly in our behavior towards those outside the church. This means that we should live with integrity and sincerity, being truthful and upright in our actions and interactions with others. By doing so, we can be a positive example and a witness to them, reflecting the values and teachings of our faith.

Paul described the coming of the day of the Lord as both "a thief in the night" and "travail upon a woman with child". These descriptions imply that the day of the Lord will come unexpectedly and with great intensity, catching people off guard just like a thief and causing distress and pain like the labor pains of a pregnant woman.