1 Thessalonians: Chapter-by-Chapter Commentary
February 18, 2022
Alastair Roberts
*CONTENTS*
00:00:00 - 1 Thessalonians 1: The Example of the Thessalonians
00:08:26 - 1 Thessalonians 2.1-16: Paul's Memories of Ministry Among the Thessalonians
00:21:37 - 1 Thessalonians 2.17—3.13: An Encouraging Report from Timothy
00:28:51 - 1 Thessalonians 4.1-12: Holy Living
00:39:20 - 1 Thessalonians 4.13—5.11: The Coming of the Lord
00:54:15 - 1 Thessalonians 5.12-28: Exhortations and Benediction
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