Paul focus upon, in this final chapter, the need for the people to become responsible for their own welfare and the way to discipline those who have ignored the Lord’s command.

There had been some people in the church who claimed that the rapture had already taken place and the believers had been left behind. Paul encouraged the people that this was not so and again taught them about the coming of the Lord. He then encouraged and prayed for them.

Paul wrote to the Thessalonians who were suffering for their faith. He urged their continued perseverance, good behaviour, love, and faith. He reminded them of Christ’s coming, at which time the unbeliever would receive punishment, while the Christian would obtain honour, glory, and the eternal presence of Christ Jesus.