First and Second Thessalonians

by Doyle Gilliam

Overview

These are love letters written by Paul to Christians who were recipients of his and God’s love. Faith, hope and love are major themes in Thessalonians as is the second coming of Christ. In these epistles we get a glimpse of the inner feelings of Paul for his converts.

1 Background and Introduction
2 Joy in Remembering (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10)
3 Paul’s Ministry in Thessalonica (1 Thessalonians 2:1-16)
4 Paul’s Concern for Their Steadfastness and Growth (1 Thessalonians 2:17 - 3:13)
5 Living to Please God (1 Thessalonians 4:1-12)
6 The Christian’s Hope - Return of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
7 Time and Dates of the Lord’s Return (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11)
8 Final Instructions & Conclusion (1 Thessalonians 5:12-28)
9 Thanksgiving and Prayer (2 Thessalonians 1:1-12)
10 The Man of Lawlessness (2 Thessalonians 2:1-12)
11 Thanksgiving, Encouragement and Prayer (2 Thessalonians 2:13 - 3:5)
12 Warning Against Idleness (2 Thessalonians 3:6-18)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013933224
Publisher:	Sunset Institute Press
Publication date:	03/02/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	150
File size:	191 KB

About the Author

Doyle Gilliam was born in Fallcreek, Texas. He attended public schools in Fort Worth, Texas, graduating from Polytechnic High School. After attending Texas Wesleyan College and Abilene Christian University, Doyle received his B.A. degree from Florida Christian College. His M.A. degree was earned from Abilene Christian University.

Doyle has been preaching over 50 years, having spent much of this time in mission
work in Africa beginning in 1957. He is the author of a Topical Index To The Bible in the Chichewa language of Malawi which has been translated into English, Spanish, French, Swahili, Chishona, Russian, Bulgarian and "Pidgin English." He has written a Commentary on John's Gospel in a Commentary on the New Testament In Simple English published in 1988.

The Gilliam family served nearly 20 years in Malawi, Kenya, and Zimbabwe, returning to the United States in 1977. Since then Doyle has taught in Sunset International Bible Institute as well as Sunset School of Missions. He and Louise, parents of five children, make frequent teaching trips back to the African mission field.