\Primary Source: In 1 Thessalonians 1-5 we learn that Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy write to the Thessalonians about being chosen by God and how they received God's message through the Holy Spirit. Paul then returns to Thessalonica to continue preaching the word of the Lord, because he felt that was the correct thing to do. Paul then sends Timothy to check up no the Thessalonians and he comes back with good news. He then tells them that they have learned a lot from him and that they should continue to live to please God, those who reject it not only reject their authority but God’s as well. He then tells them that the Lord will one day come like a thief in the night and will destroy all peace and security, but Paul doesn't say when this will
