Paul himself founded the church in Thessalonica on his second missionary journey. He was only in the city a short time though, because he was forced out by enemies of the Gospel. But the church of the Thessalonians left behind was alive and active. Paul’s deep concern for this young church, which he had to suddenly leave, prompted this letter – following after the letter of 1 Thessalonians. This is a letter about the Godly Character of the Persecuted Church.