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Rapid Founding Amid Hostility
- Paul and Silas founded the Thessalonian church after preaching at the synagogue and persuading Jews, God-fearers, and Gentiles.
- The church grew quickly but faced immediate hostile backlash that forced Paul to flee.
Riot And Flight In Thessalonica
- Jewish opponents in Thessalonica accused Paul of promoting a rival king and stirred a riot against the new movement.
- Political pressure forced Paul to flee while Silas stayed behind, showing the real cost of conversion.
A Church Formed In Turmoil
- Thessalonica's church was born under pressure, so its teaching and discipleship remained incomplete.
- Paul writes quickly to nurture a community formed at great social and personal cost.