|| THESSALONIANS AT-A-GLANCE & N.T. BOOK #14 AUTHOR: APOSTLE PAUL WRITTEN: 51-52 AD Old Testament: 39 Books New Testame 1427 Books CLAIMS TO FAME: One of a few epistles focusing on the end times. PROBLEMS OR ISSUES THIS BOOK IS ADDRESSING: MOST FAMOUS VERSES: He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 2:14. • Paul wrote this letter to speak to the people again about the coming return of Jesus Christ. Some of the believers in that church thought that Jesus had already returned. The letter was penned to correct any misunderstandings. On the day he comes to be glorified in his holy people and to be marveled at among all those who have believed. This includes you, because you believed our testimony to you. 2 Thessalonians 1:10 Important points about the Book: In an effort to clear up a misunderstanding that Jesus will be returning immediately or had already returned, Paul explains that the church members should be steadfast in their holiness so that they will be ready when Jesus does come. In Chapters 2-3 of this short book, he gives details about Jesus' Second Coming, including some information about the Antichrist, whom he says will come first.