Lesson 13: Introduction to 1 & 2 Thessalonians SCRIPTURE: 1 & 2 Thessalonians Division #1: The creation of the Thessalonian letters reveals how God works to spread the Gospel. Principle #1: Our job as believers is to recognize God is at work in all our circumstances and to respond biblically. Division #2: The content of the Thessalonian letters reveals the effect of the Gospel when it is believed with deep conviction. Principle #2: Deep conviction in the truth of the Gospel causes us to spread it, model holiness, experience persecution and joy, and look forward to Jesus' return. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~