1 & 2 Thessalonians Personal Workbook by Chad Sychtysz

Confused by what the Bible says about the Lord's return? So was the church at Thessalonica, and Paul's answers still steady Christians today.

1 & 2 Thessalonians Personal Workbook is a 12-lesson, 112-page study by Chad Sychtysz, the student companion to his 1 & 2 Thessalonians: Quick Study Commentary.

How This Workbook Helps

The Thessalonian Christians were new to the faith, under pressure from their neighbors, and worried about brethren who had died before the Lord came back. Many Christians carry the same worries, and popular end-times teaching often leaves them more anxious than before.

This workbook takes students straight to the text. They'll work carefully through 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and the "man of lawlessness" in 2 Thessalonians 2, reading them in context. Paul's teaching on how to live while we wait gets just as much attention: holiness, love for one another, and a willingness to work.

What's Inside

Twelve lessons through both letters in order, including:

• Salutation and Opening Remarks (1 Thess. 1:1-10)
• Paul's Care for the Thessalonians (2:1-12)
• Sanctification and Love (4:1-12)
• The Gathering of the Saints (4:13-18)
• Anticipation for Christ's Return (5:1-11)
• The "Man of Lawlessness" (2 Thess. 2:1-12)
• Dealing with the "Unruly" (3:6-15)

Format & Features

An introduction covers the history of Thessalonica, the political climate that made Paul's preaching dangerous there, and the concerns behind each letter. Endnotes and a source list support deeper study, and Scripture quotations are from the NASB. It comes in paperback and as a PDF eBook, with an individual-use version and a class-use license for churches.

Who It's For

Adult Bible classes, small groups, home studies, and individual Christians who want to work through a book of the Bible carefully, with questions that make them think about the text and apply it.

Common Questions

Is there a commentary to go with it?
Yes. The 1 & 2 Thessalonians Quick Study Commentary covers the same text in more depth and is written for the teacher. The workbook stands on its own for students.

Can I use it to teach a class?
Yes. Its 12 lessons fit a quarter of weekly classes. Order a workbook for each student, or buy the class-use PDF license to print copies for your class.

Does it cover the passage people call the rapture?
Yes. Lessons cover both 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, studied in their context.

About the Personal Study Series

The Personal Study Series gives Bible students a workbook for each book Chad Sychtysz covers. Most are drawn from his Quick Study Commentaries, with the explanation simplified and questions added for every lesson, so a teacher can work from the commentary while the class works from the workbook. Other workbooks in the series: Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians & Ephesians, Philippians & Colossians, 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus, Hebrews, 1 & 2 Peter, John and Jude, Acts, Volume 1, and Acts, Volume 2.

About the Author

Chad Sychtysz has preached the gospel since 1994, serving churches in Alaska and Washington state. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and has written more than twenty-five books and workbooks on the Bible. He lives in Billings, Montana.

Product Details

• Author: Chad Sychtysz
• Publisher: Spiritbuilding Publishers
• Series: Personal Study Series
• Lessons: 12
• Translation: NASB
• Pages: 112
• Format: Paperback; PDF eBook (individual or class use)
• ISBN: 9781964805504