Who were the Thessalonians?

Answer 1

People who lived in Thesalonoica.

"Thessalonica was the principle city and primary port of Macedonia in what today is Greece. It was founded in 316 B.C. during the reign of Alexander the Great. It became an important city under Roman rule as well in 146 B.C. It was located at the junction of the main land route from Italy to the East and the main route from the Danube down to the Aegean Sea. " from http://www.crystalinks.com/thessalonica.html

Answer 2

The epistle to the Thessalonians is certainly one of the most ancient Christian documents in existence. It is universally assented to be an authentic letter of Paul.

Thessalonica was the capital of the province of Macedonia and a large seaport. The letter to the Thessalonians is thought to have been written by Paul from Corinth a few months after founding a congregation there.

Answer 3

One of the Apostle Paul's earliest letters was written to the Thessalonian Believes at about A.D. 51

Like a father instructing his growing children, Paul urged the Thessalonians to lead lives worthy of Christ's Kingdom, which would soon be established. Paul commended the Thessalonians for their faith and for their eagerness to spread the gospel throughout their region. He encouraged them to remain strong for the sake of the gospel despite persecution. Paul also guided the church there in a few practical matters, addressing adultery, revelry, disrespect, and obstruction of the Holy Spirit's work. Paul corrected these believers while affirming his love for them. Some whose relatives had died needed comfort and reassurance that their relatives would also be included in the Kingdom. Paul's discussion about Christ's return also encouraged the believers there to live in contstant hope.

Answer 4

Paul wrote his letter to the church in Thessalonica, the capital city of the Roman province of Macedonia. This church was established by Paul. In his letter to the Thessalonians, Paul is writing to encourage them and answer questions they have about people who have died before Christ's return. People are starting to wonder when Christ will return, because the early Christians, including Paul, believed Christ would surely return in their lifetime.

Answer 5

People who lived in the Greek city of Thessaly.

Answer 6

Christian community at Thessalonica in Greece

Answer 7

People who lived in the city of Thessalonika.

Answer 8

People from Thessaloniki.