Support for this comes from timelines given in the book acts which have been coupled with accounts of roman and jewish history. A feminist commentary, edited by e s fiorenza scm, 1994. It is a sense of inner health and of being at one with god. In his letters to the thessalonians, paul would have none of this. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. The thessalonians will be the sign and proof of the success of their work. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a jewish synagogue on three successive sabbath days.
This does not mean bleek that timothy took no part in the work at thessalonica. Paul visited thessalonica with silas and timothy during his second missionary journey, and introduced christianity there. M j j menken reads 2 thessalonians as pseudonymous in his nt readings commentary on that book routledge, 1994, as does the roman catholic e j richard in his book on both letters for the sacra pagina. The second epistle to the thessalonians begins with almost the same wording as the first epistle. David guzik commentary on 1 thessalonians 1 describes how the gospel. The historical context of pauls epistles to the thessalonians is found in acts 17. This summary of the book of 1 thessalonians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 thessalonians. It is important to remember that work does not always mean paid work.
It is helpful to trace the locations of paul and his companions that relate to the thessalonian correspondence. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. 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. Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of second thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Because 2 thessalonians contains a very difficult and much disputed text 2 thess. And then mentions the sure evidences of the good success of the gospel among them, which was notorious and famous in several other places, 1 thess. A critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles of st. He saw the need to do a follow up letter to correct false doctrines about the day of the lord as some had thought it had already occurred. Thessalonica definition and meaning bible dictionary. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the thessalonian. Although the present work is an exposition of pauls letters to the thessalonians, in order to grasp some of the observations that i will make in this chapter and a later chapter, we 1 vincent cheung, commentary on philippians. It was the first he wrote to european christians, and in it the fundamental things of the christian life are very clearly set forth.
Although bruces writing style is lively and accessible, this commentary is one that will prove most useful for the serious scholar, in that a significant portion of it is devoted to commentary on the greek test. 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. Walvoord, one of evangelicalisms most prominent leaders, and mark hitchcock, todays leading bible prophecy expert, guide you through the prophecy and exhort believers on practical matters such as moral purity, disciplined living, church relationships, prayer and church discipline. This summary of the book of 2 thessalonians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 thessalonians. Lock in dictionary of the bible, edited by j hastings. After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving. This commentary is in the ivp new testament commentary series and is intended for pastors and. Study 2 thessalonians 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Bruces commentary on the letters of paul to the thessalonians s one of the best in the word biblical commentary series.
Do we always want to know what the other person across the fence is doing. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father, and the lord jesus christ. They called god our father, meaning the father of the thessalonians and of the writers. Information and translations of 2 thessalonians in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. The thessalonians who have lived by faith in the lord will also receive honour when the lord jesus comes. Although the present work is an exposition of pauls letters to the thessalonians, in order to grasp some of the observations that i will make in this chapter and a. I will speak of this letter as though it had chapters. This narrative recounts pauls work in the city of thessalonica during his second missionary journey. Pauls authorship of 2 thessalonians has been questioned more often than that of 1 thessalonians, in spite of the fact that it. As the writers pray for the thessalonians, the result that they look for is the honour of the lord jesus.
The first scene of the apostles work at thessalonica was the synagogue. Jun 28, 2012 i find his comments on the eschatology of 12 thessalonians refreshing, and judging from the underlining in my copy of the book, i have stolen learned a great deal from morris. Top five 12 thessalonians commentaries reading acts. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the. Greg beale, 12 thessalonians downers grove, ill intervarsity, 2003. Strabo in the first century speaks of thessalonica as the most populous city in macedonia. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 thessalonians and more. Its powerful and exemplary effects upon their hearts and lives. You can find the best commentary on 12 thessalonians for you using the tools on the right side.
Best commentaries and books on 1 thessalonians logos bible. If we are living in strife and turmoil, what are we doing to contribute to it. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. The thessalonian epistles are probably best known for what they reveal about the last days. Do we lead a quiet life, or are things always in turmoil. The thessalonians standing there will be like a crown to paul, silas and timothy.
Do we mind our own business, or are we busybodies and meddlers. Far and away the largest theological contribution of both 1 and 2 thessalonians lies in what they say about eschatology. There are also some great prayers in 2 thessalonians that can be an example for us on how to pray for other believers today. The first epistle was penned at corinth by the apostle paul in response to timothys report on the progress of the church they had recently established there 3. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of 1. First thessalonians it is generally supposed that pauls first epistle to the thessalonians is the first book of the new testament that was ever written. Just because paul visited a city, preached the gospel for weeks or even months, and founded a church by guiding converts to the faith, this did not protect the new church from scheming heretics. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. The clear consensus for the best commentary on the two letters to the thessalonians is greens commentary from the pntc series. Study basics about bible books, people, dates, places, and content, and take webbased selftests. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the thessalonian epistles. The book is a basic book of rejoicing and thanksgiving, six times mentioning joy or rejoicing and three times mentioning thanksgiving. There are less special problems when approaching the letters to the thessalonians than with other pauline letters. They will be like the crown that was the reward for the winner in a race.
Paul, along with silas and timothy, founded the church at thessalonica on his second missionary journey acts 17. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Pauls relationship with them and pauls exhortations to them 45. Read 1 thessalonians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Timothy and silassilvanus who were the apostles companions on his second missionary journey 51 to 54 ac were with him now. Dictionaries encyclopedias bible stories apocrypha books lexicons. But there is much more to these letters than just end times prophecy.
D 51 or 52, paul addresses some misconceptions from his letter in i thessalonians. The book of 2 thessalonians is filled with information that explains the end times. That will be the perfect result of all their labour. Much like thessalonians several of the verses in this epistle have been pushed into a future context. Leon morris epistles of paul to the thessalonians tyndale new testament. First and second thessalonians comprise some of the earliest new testament writings. Best commentary on 12 thessalonians best commentaries. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus ones mind and heart upon christ and his gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the. Paul neither uses the title of an apostle, nor any other, as writing to pious and simplehearted men with the utmost familiarity. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. The faith, love, and patience of the thessalonians, are evident tokens of their election which was manifested in the power with which the gospel came to them. Timothy and silassilvanus who were the apostles companions on his second missionary journey 51 to 54 ac were with him now also. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. First, there is pauls characteristic salutation and greeting 1 thessalonians 1.
While there he spoke in the synagogue, persuading some jews and even more godfearing gentiles that jesus was the promised messiah. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. Authorship of 1 thess is rarely doubted, although 2 thess is sometimes thought to be written by later writer with a decidedly apocalyptic world view. Over a quarter of 1 thessalonians and nearly half of 2 thessalonians deal with problems and issues regarding the parousia or coming of christ from heaven. Thessalonians definition, either of two books of the new testament, i thessalonians or ii thessalonians, written by paul. The traditional view of the origin of this book, is that shortly after paul wrote i thes. The first letter 1 thessalonians was written to a community of believers who had been christians for only a short period of time, probably no more than a few months.
Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. The prayer is that the lord jesus will have glory because of the faith of the thessalonians. Paul says that whoever rejects this rejects not human authority but god. He is enthusiasticboth about the thessalonians faith and about the way in. It has many of the same greetings, encouragements, warnings, and giving of thanks that are found in the first letter. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a. It also exhorts us not to be idle and to work for what we have. Paul wrote ii thessalonians to correct a false impression held by the members of the church in thessalonica. Click the verse number to read commentary, definitions, meanings, and notesfor that particular 1thessalonians 1 verse. Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of first thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. His passagebypassage commentary seeks to explain what these letters mean. It comes to mean favor, kindness, and then especially gods kindness to man in.
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