So, after last week's background to the letter - Paul's journ
ey around Macedonia and his flight from trouble at Thessalomica, it;s time to begin.
We all write letters (or e-mails!) and there are conventions about the format. In Paul's day you began with your name and then the name of the person(s) you were writing too.
But of course it's what comes next that is different every time. What did Paul have to say to this young church?
Find out tonight. Add your comments or questions below.