1 & 2 Thessalonians: Paul's first two letters were written in Corinth about 51 A.D. The idea of the end of the world and the Second coming of Christ runs through both letters. He stresses fidelity to Christ, love of God and neighbor, giving good example to pagans, being ready for the coming of Christ. All will rise from the dead when He comes. Taken from a series of sermons given by Father Kenneth Baker, S.J., on the Letters of Saint Paul the Apostle: Sermon 2 of 17