Like all of us, the Thessalonians were an imperfect group of people. However, this congregation was endeared to the Apostle Paul and found a special place in his heart. The Gospel had transformed this rag-tag group of people (including some pagan idolaters) into a model young church that "sounded forth" the Word of God through the land and left Paul beaming with pride. Distressed and persecuted for their newfound faith, this group of believers...