The young church at Thessalonica was suffering for their faith in Christ. These precious new believers stood faithful to the Lord during these difficult times. In the opening words of Paul’s letter to them we learn the key to joy in the Christian life. We also learn of the blessed hope we have in Christ. Are you waiting for the Son of God to return from Heaven? Study 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 with Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio on Return to the Word. Teaching God's Word and advancing the message of His amazing grace one verse at a time. Visit our ministry at http://www.ReturntotheWord.com Sign up for our newsletter http://eepurl.com/bcUEKv Support the Podcast & Ministry here: http://www.returntotheword.com/Donate Return to the Word App for your Android phone or tablet https://goo.gl/LEiexN Return to the Word App for your iPhone or iPad https://goo.gl/GkEKHV Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes or leave us a review https://goo.gl/n0GIb8 Subscribe to the Podcast on Android https://goo.gl/AA0T59

The Apostle Paul and his team had been forced to leave the new Christians at Thessalonica behind. The door had now been opened for false accusations to be made. What were the true motives behind these men that had come to town? Were they simply after money? Were they being deceptive? Why did they leave so unexpectedly? This was more than a battle for Paul’s reputation. The Gospel of Jesus Christ was on the line. The work of Christ was under attack. With a stunning testimony Paul revealed his heart and his motives to the Christians he so dearly loved. We are left with a revealing testimony of a man approved by God. The lessons stand throughout the ages as a living example for all those called to serve the Lord Jesus Christ. Study 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 with Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio. Teaching God's Word and advancing the message of His amazing grace one verse at a time.

The Jewish people haven’t been strangers to persecution. The Apostle Paul’s words of encouragement to the Church at Thessalonica have been taken to be the justification for violent hatred towards those who rejected and killed their Messiah. This deplorable misapplication of Scripture has been a disaster on the pages of Church history. Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio takes us on a journey to discover the history involved and the principles set forth in 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16. Teaching God's Word and advancing the message of His amazing grace one verse at a time. Visit our ministry at ReturntotheWord.com

Study 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 with Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio on Return to the Word Radio. Teaching God's Word and advancing the message of His amazing grace one verse at a time.

Study 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 with Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio on Return to the Word Radio. Teaching God's Word and advancing the message of His amazing grace one verse at a time.

Study 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 with Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio on Return to the Word Radio. Teaching God's Word and advancing the message of His amazing grace one verse at a time.

Study 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 with Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio on Return to the Word Radio. Teaching God's Word and advancing the message of His amazing grace one verse at a time.

Study 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 with Bible Teacher Mark Fontecchio on Return to the Word Radio. Teaching God's Word and advancing the message of His amazing grace one verse at a time.