Comparing Paul's Letters To Thessalonica And Corinth

In Paul’s letters to Thessalonica and Corinth, his main theme is centered around the nearing of eschaton. Particularly, in Thessalonians, Paul makes the imminence of Jesus’ return his central message and the implications of the coming apocalypse are clear. However, in writing this book, Paul believes that the Thessalonians must reform their lenient Gentile attitudes toward sexual activity. Similarly, Paul believes they have already made progress in living to please God, yet, they can do better. The aspects Paul highlights where the Thessalonians can do better include abstaining from fornication, holiness, living quietly and showing love to all.
In demonstrating the importance of living ethical and unblemished lives until the Parousia, Paul previews events that will take place when Jesus returns. Paul’s preview of events led some Thessalonians to believe that Jesus would return sooner than later and that all believers would be able to witness his Second Coming. Sadly, this belief was tarnished when some believers died before Jesus reappeared. Nevertheless, Paul continues to teach the nearing of eschaton, and the importance of living right.

On the other hand, in Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, his main topics of concern is love and resurrection. Like the Thessalonians, the recipients of Paul’s Corinthian letters expect to …show more content…
He advises people who are single to remain single, and those who are married to remain married. Furthermore, he advises slaves and free citizens to remain in their status as well because the status they held at the time was not going to last long. In giving this advice, Paul does not speak of the philosopher’s conventional wisdom, but of the eschaton, the End of the world. Paul’s general principle is that everyone should remain in whatever state he or she was in when first converted so that they can wait upon the Lord without