Paul writes to the Thessalonian Church, celebrating their endurance and commitment to Jesus in the midst of persecution. His letter directs the people of Thessalonica away from their present sufferings and towards the eternal hope we have in the return of King Jesus who has rescued us from the terrors of the coming judgment. Encouraging them in holiness, Paul gives the Church practical wisdom in how to maintain love, service, and purity through the counter-cultural, sacred journey of a life committed to faith in Jesus.