This idea has been, i believe, established in the last three lessons. David guzik commentary on 2 thessalonians 1 talks about the persecuted thessalonians, and. When jesus comes back, these people will be the first to rise from the dead, and they will come with him. While there he spoke in the synagogue, persuading some jews and even more godfearing gentiles that jesus was the promised messiah. This verse is similar to pauls salutation in 1 thessalonians 1. This narrative recounts pauls work in the city of thessalonica during his second missionary journey.
This is probably pauls primary motivation for sharing this truth with the thessalonians, because their concern was. A free bible commentary on the first letter to the thessalonians in easyenglish. Discipleship lessons participant handout guides if you are working with a class or small group, feel free to duplicate the following handouts at no additional charge. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. However, they were able to remain in thessalonica for only a short timeperhaps no longer than three weeks acts. Paul, silvanus, and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god our father and the lord jesus christ. The epistle to the thessalonians the new international. In doing this he described them as a pattern or model for all the believers in macedonia and achaia because of the way the word of the lord had sounded forth from this body of believers. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Paul, silvanus also known as silas, and timothy were the founding fathers of the church in thessalonica. Written commentary 1 thessalonians lesson 1 finally, since paul is a great pastor, he does not want these beloved people to be without hope or comfort. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary.
Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on 1 thessalonians picking up today in chapter 4, verse 1. I like what albert barnes says in his commentary on this verse. In the greater sense, all things are in god, for as paul said, in him we live and move and have our being. When we really mature in our spiritual life, we see more, we know more, we feel more, we do more, and we repent more. Two weeks ago, we looked at 1 thessalonians, and we saw an introduction to the church there. We hope this outline of 1 thessalonians will assist you as you study gods holy word. Thank god when men receive his word as truth the bible is more powerful than any document on earth, because god inspired it. Keys to a healthy christian community 1 thessalonians. The epistle to the thessalonians the new international greek testament commentary paperback june 1, 20 by charles a.
We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. The gospel of christ at first met with much opposition. We are, in short, growing in graceas peter said in ii peter 3. First thoughts on year c epistle passages in the lectionary, pentecost 24, william loader, murdoch university, uniting church in australia. Read 1 thessalonians 2 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our god may make. One key was his focused communication of what he called the gospelthe message about who jesus is and what jesus has done for us through his death on the cross. It is traditionally attributed to paul the apostle, with timothy as a coauthor. These letters make important contributions to our knowledge of eschatology. In the former letter to the church of thessalonica, the apostle had dwelt, in evermemorable wordswhich sound like a prelude of the. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Therefore we ourselves boast of you among the churches of god for your steadfastness and faith. If there is any good in us, it is owing to the good pleasure of his goodness, and therefore it is called grace.
Do we mind our own business, or are we busybodies and meddlers. His goal in writing to them was to reiterate what he had taught them while he was with them in person. A pentecostal commentary and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Paul, silvanus, and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god our father and the lord. The manner in which the apostles preached, the matter of their doctrine, and the tenor of their lives, 311. World wide study bible 2 thessalonians 1 christian. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary martin, d. To this end also we pray for you always, that our god will. The second epistle to the thessalonians, commonly referred to as second thessalonians or 2 thessalonians is a book from the new testament of the christian bible. The word vain here can refer either to the result of the ministry, or the character of the ministry. Paul joins these two faithful fellowlabourers with himself in this epistle, because they had been with him at thessalonica, and were well known to and. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary.
Constable, 1 thessalonians, the bible knowledge commentary, victor books, ii, 704. Enduring word bible commentary 2 thessalonians chapter 1. Suffering in a good cause should sharpen holy resolution. If we are living in strife and turmoil, what are we doing to contribute to it. Afterward believers who are alive at that time will be caught up to meet the lord. The letters called epistles from paul to thessalonica, which included i thessalonians and ii thessalonians were probably two of the earliest letters paul had written which was around a. Scholars agree that 1 thessalonians is an authentic pauline letter, written within two decades of the crucifixion and resurrection. Introduction in chapter 1, paul begins with a salutation or greeting 1. In pauls day, the region in which thessalonica was located was known as macedonia. And commends them for the manner in which they received the. The meaning is, that he would regard you as worthy of this calling.
This letter claims to have been written by paul, timothy, and silas silvanus a few months after this church was founded. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 thessalonians 2 and more. We dealt with each one of you like a father with his children, urging and encouraging you and pleading that you lead a life worthy of god 1 thessalonians 2. And that ye study to be quiet to live peaceably in their own families, and to give no disturbance to other families, by talebearing, whispering, and backbiting. Thessalonica is located on the gulf of alonika, which is on the northwest corner of the aegean sea. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the thessalonian epistles. Do we lead a quiet life, or are things always in turmoil. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 2.
Year of the constantinopolitan era of the world, or that used by the byzantine historians, 5560. Pauls doctrine is unique being set apart from the rest of the bible and specifically for believers today. Paul thought that christ would probably return in his lifetime, or at least he allowed for its possibility. Paul reminds the believers that god is righteous v. The historical context of pauls epistles to the thessalonians is found in acts 17. Having a godly testimony both in and out of ones church is vital in having a good witness for christ. Wherefore also we pray always for you see the notes, 1 thessalonians 1. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our lord jesus christ. Yet, all futurists virtually ignore the connection. Modern biblical scholarship is divided on whether the epistle was written by paul. That our god would count you worthy of this calling. Do we always want to know what the other person across the fence is doing. The apostle sets forth how the gospel was brought and preached to the thessalonians, in consequence of his being persecuted at philippi, 1,2.