Epistles--General

1. Question: When Timothy returned to Paul after visiting the Thessalonian church, did he bring a positive or negative report regarding their faith?


2. True or false? Timothy and Silvanus (Silas) were present when Paul wrote 1 Thessalonians, but only Silvanus was present when he wrote 2 Thessalonians.

1. He brought a positive report (1Thess. 3:6:7). 

Timothy reported that the church exhibited faith and love and was very 

positive in their feelings toward Paul.

2. False. Both are included in the greetings of both letters

( 1 Thess. 1:1; 2 Thess.1:1).