1 & 2 Thessalonians: 8 Studies for Individuals and Groups

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by N.T. Wright, Patty Pell (Contributor), Paul the Apostle

First impressions stick with us. Paul's first impression of the Thessalonian Christians was an especially powerful The gospel message he preached grasped their hearts and minds, and transformed their lives. That memory moves Paul to write tothe young church that's bubbling with a sense of the power of the living God. These studies seek to open our lives to that God who leaves a lasting impression also on us.This guide by Tom Wright can be used on its own or alongside his New Testament for Everyone commentary on 1 and 2 Thessalonians. It is designed to help you understand Scripture in fresh ways under the guidance of one of the world's leading New Testament scholars. Thoughtful questions, prayer suggestions, and useful background and cultural information all guide you or a group more deeply into God's Word. Discover how you can participate more fully in God's kingdom.

54 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 9, 2009

About the author

N. T. Wright is the former Bishop of Durham in the Church of England (2003-2010) and one of the world's leading Bible scholars. He is now serving as the chair of New Testament and Early Christianity at the School of Divinity at the University of St. Andrews. He has been featured on ABC News, Dateline NBC, The Colbert Report, and Fresh Air, and he has taught New Testament studies at Cambridge, McGill, and Oxford universities. Wright is the award-winning author of Surprised by Hope, Simply Christian, The Last Word, The Challenge of Jesus, The Meaning of Jesus (coauthored with Marcus Borg), as well as the much heralded series Christian Origins and the Question of God.

He also publishes under Tom Wright.

Reviews

[Andrea Engle · Rating 4 out of 5]

With the assistance of Patty Pell, N. T. Wright has compiled an outline for both groups and individuals studying Paul’s two letters to the Thessalonians. Each chapter is set out with an introductory paragraph, an “Open” section, a series of “Study” questions, and a concluding suggestion for “Prayer.” … ideal for the time-pressured, over-burdened teacher of a Bible study, or for the individual wanting to expand his knowledge of the Pauline Epistles …