Bible Survey Video Series: 1 Thessalonians
Publisher:
, 2021
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Overview
This short course on First Thessalonians explores the biblical book, giving particular attention to its historical setting and culture. In addition to providing an overview of the book, the course discusses topics such as authorship, audience, theology, major themes, presenting problems, and pastoral strategies.
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
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.
- 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
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Dr. David A. deSilva is the trustees’ distinguished professor of New Testament and Greek at Ashland Theological Seminary in Ohio, where he’s taught since 1995. He’s written over 20 books in the areas of New Testament and Second Temple Judaism and is a leading expert on the cultural world of the New Testament.