Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion you should be able to:

• Understand the pastoral goals and strategies for the letter

• Describe important first-century cultural concepts such as honor and shame

• Understand the challenges first-century Christians faced when they rejected their pagan roots

• Answer questions raised by the Thessalonians whether implicitly or explicitly asked

• Evaluate your own conduct and attitudes as Paul speaks to you from the ancient past

Course Outline

1 Thessalonians

• 1. The Situation in Thessalonica

• 2. Timothy’s Visit

• 3. Insulating the Converts from Social Shame

• 4. Affirming the Christian’s Honor

• 5. Answering the Converts’ Questions

• 6. Paul and the Thessalonians: Continued Ministry and Reflections

• 1 Thessalonians Quiz

Course Quiz

• An objective exam will consist of multiple-choice and true or false questions. Use of a Bible or any other tool is not permitted for objective exams.

Details

• Title: Bible Survey Video Series: 1 Thessalonians

• Instructor: David A. deSilva

• Publisher: Lexham Press

• Publication Date: 2021

• Product Type: Logos Mobile Education

• Resource Type: Courseware, including transcripts and video resources

• Courses: 1

• Video Hours: .5