1Th 1:1 | MHM | STEP | Inscription and Apostolical Salutation This introduction gives the names of those sending the letter and the church that receives it. Paul writes with Silvanus (Silas) and Timothy, showing humility and respect for his fellow ministers. The letter is sent to the church in Thessalonica, made up of both Jews and Gentiles who now follow Jesus. Paul notes that the church is “in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ,” showing their close relationship with God and Jesus. Their faith unites them as a true Christian church. They have turned from idols or old beliefs to trust in the true God and Jesus Christ, the promised Savior (1 John 1:3; John 14:1 ). v. 1 : Paul begins with a blessing: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Thessalonians 1:1 ). He wishes them God’s favor and peace, reminding them that all good things come from God the Father and from Jesus Christ. Grace is the source of every blessing, and peace is its result. We can only have true peace and goodness through God, who is our Father because of Jesus Christ.

‏ 1 Thessalonians 1:1

Inscription and Apostolical Salutation

This introduction gives the names of those sending the letter and the church that receives it. Paul writes with Silvanus (Silas) and Timothy, showing humility and respect for his fellow ministers. The letter is sent to the church in Thessalonica, made up of both Jews and Gentiles who now follow Jesus. Paul notes that the church is “in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ,” showing their close relationship with God and Jesus. Their faith unites them as a true Christian church. They have turned from idols or old beliefs to trust in the true God and Jesus Christ, the promised Savior (1 John 1:3; John 14:1 ^a).

v. 1: Paul begins with a blessing: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Thessalonians 1:1 ^b). He wishes them God’s favor and peace, reminding them that all good things come from God the Father and from Jesus Christ. Grace is the source of every blessing, and peace is its result. We can only have true peace and goodness through God, who is our Father because of Jesus Christ.