Paul's Second Letter To Thessalonica Analysis

In his first letter to the church at Thessalonica, Paul writes a comprehensive depiction of the parousia. Accordingly, author Joseph Plevnik, he describes 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:18 as, “Paul’s most important description of the Lord’s coming.” In it Paul addresses the concerns of the community at Thessalonica regarding deceased loved ones (4:13), when will the parousia arrive (4:15-17), and how long before it comes (5:1-10). In his second letter, “Paul must insist that the Thessalonians reject any claim that the day of the Lord’s return has already come (2 Thessalonians 2:1-2).” There was great confusion if the hard work and hopeful waiting was in vain. Paul assures them that they have not waited in vain, and he speak to the events that