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1 and 2 THESSALONIANS were written by the apostle Paul to the church at Thessalonica. It was a young church experiencing great persecution. The Thessalonian Christians needed to mature in their faith and have correct understanding concerning Christ's second coming. As we begin a new millennium, many words will fill the air about Christ's return. But no one knows the exact time of this event....

Grace and peace to you. NIV Letters at this time often would begin by identifying the author, then the recipients, followed by a greeting of peace. Paul usually added Christian elements, reminding his readers of their call by God. “Grace” means God’s unmerited favor; “peace” refers to the peace that Christ made between believers and God through his death on the cross. In these two words of greeting Paul combined expressions from Jewish and Gentile customs. Jews wished each other “peace” (eirene or
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