1 THESSALONIANS 1

PAUL IS ENCOURAGED BY THE FAITH OF THE THESSALONIANS

Paul addresses the church in Thessalonica, thanking God for their faithfulness, steadfast hope, and generous acts of love. Remembering the conversion of the Thessalonians, Paul recalls how the Holy Spirit filled them with power and conviction. In response to their faith, the Thessalonians became imitators of Jesus and served as an example to all believers. Paul marvels at the way the Thessalonians received the Gospel and turned away from false idols to serve God and trust in Jesus for their salvation.