Read and study 2 thessalonians, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary hi, sign out. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 2. Now we ask you and urge you in the lord jesus to do this more and more. In the greek new testament, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians. Paul boasts of the thessalonians because their faith grows despite persecutions and tribulations. Timothy brings a good report of thessalonians,chapter 3. That he had been physically abused suffered, and insulted shamefully entreated, previously at philippi, yet was bold in our god to speak unto you the gospel. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 thessalonians 2 and more.
While 1 thessalonians emphasized the return of christ for his church in what we call the rapture, 2 thessalonians emphasizes the return of christ to the earth the second time, when he returns in judgment and sets up his kingdom here upon this earth. If there is any good in us, it is owing to the good pleasure of his goodness, and therefore it. We remember before our god and father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our. They reveal the apostle pauls heart and passion as he seeks to guide this congregation towards health and balance. Book your tickets now, because this place looks amazing. Verse 1 finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the lord may run and be glorified, even as also it is with you.
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. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. In chapter 2 the apostle writes on their anxiety as the thessalonians had started to believe that the. If there is any good in us, it is owing to the good pleasure of his goodness, and therefore it is called grace. God had told them to go and tell people the gospel of jesus christ. Paul and silvanus and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god our father and the lord jesus christ. Hes writing to a group of christians in thessalonica, and hes just pleased as punch because hes heard a report that they are kicking butt when it comes to having faith. Paul thought of himself as a father to them 1 thessalonians 2. Every man who preaches the gospel should carefully read this chapter and. What a remarkable thing it is that the apostle paul should continually have felt himself to be in need of the prayers of others. Paul, silas and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ.
Book of 2 thessalonians, explained scripture by scripture. The gospel which paul preached was not his own, but the gospel of god. The apostle reminds the thessalonians of his preaching and behaviour. Far and away the largest theological contribution of both 1 and 2 thessalonians lies in what they say about eschatology. In 1 and 2 thessalonians youll learn important truths about christs coming specifically regarding the rapture and the antichrist. The book of 1 thessalonians is a personal and affectionate letter to the church, pauls own words confirm this, we loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of god but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to. Such was the care and love he, with silas and timothy, had for them. Read 2 thessalonians 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The first christian book of order is called the didache, the teaching of the twelve. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 thessalonians 2 and more. Pauls cathedral in london named for our favorite biblical author. We are not trying to please people but god, who tests our hearts.
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. Pauls cathedral in london named for our favorite biblical author, this is one of the mustsee sites in london. Nov 17, 2016 watch our overview video on 2 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Sep 28, 20 the book of 1 thessalonians is a personal and affectionate letter to the church, pauls own words confirm this, we loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of god but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to. 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. Paul, along with silas and timothy, founded the church at thessalonica on his second missionary journey acts 17. This is the holy book of 2 thessalonians, known as the second epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. 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. Constables notes on 2 thessalonians 3 the date of composition in the early a. Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of. 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 thessalonians 1.
It was the first he wrote to european christians, and in it the fundamental things of the christian life are very clearly set forth. 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. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. Now he tells them what they should do to those who refuse to work 2 thessalonians 3. In 2 thessalonians, paul clarified his earlier teachings about jesus future. He then comforts them under their afflictions and persecutions and tells them what his prayers were to god for them v. The second epistle to the thessalonians chapter one objectives in studying this chapter 1 to note the virtues that demonstrated the spiritual growth and development of the church at thessalonica 2 to glean what will happen when christ comes again, and upon whom his vengeance will fall summary as in the first epistle, paul is joined by.
False teachers had been presenting fake letters as if from paul and telling the thessalonian believers that the day of the lord had already come. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of 2 thessalonians, known as the second epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. This summary of the book of 2 thessalonians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 thessalonians. Paul had mentioned this subject in the first letter 1 thessalonians 5. Paul praised them for their faith and said that he remembered them for the works they had done in the name of jesus. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. David guzik commentary on 1 thessalonians 2, where paul defends the.
In this chapter the apostle puts the thessalonians in mind of the manner of his. The second accusation was that they had tailored their preaching to please. D 51 or 52, paul addresses some misconceptions from his letter in i thessalonians. 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. He knew that the second coming of jesus would not take place at once 2. 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. A free bible commentary on the first letter to the thessalonians in easyenglish.
Gods righteousness will be revealed when the thessalonians have rest from persecution at the revelation of the lord jesus from heaven. Watch our overview video on 2 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Second thessalonians distinguishes itself by the detailed teaching it presents on the end times. A few scholars argued that paul wrote 2 thessalonians before 1 thessalonians. Read and study 1 thessalonians, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary.
Thanksgiving for the thessalonians faith we always thank god for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you, and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in the city of thessalonica compare 1. On the contrary, we speak as those approved by god to be entrusted with the gospel.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He not only longs to return but wonders about the future of the believers. The first epistle to the thessalonians chapter one objectives in studying this chapter 1 to understand how the virtues of faith, hope, and love should express themselves 2 to notice the potential a new congregation has for spreading the good news of the gospel of christ, and being a positive example to all believers summary joined by. The first epistle to the thessalonians chapter two objectives in studying this chapter 1 to glean from pauls example how preachers should conduct themselves among brethren with whom they labor 2 to appreciate how the thought of seeing each other at the coming of jesus should affect our attitude towards one another summary having reflected. Verse 3 we are bound to give thanks to god always for you, brethren, even as it is meet, for that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of each one of you all toward one another aboundeth. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. Geneva study bible commentary on 2nd thessalonians chapter 1. The man of sin and the second adventin the days of the apostle paul, the thessalonian brethren were laboring under the erroneous impression that the lord would return in their day, and paul wrote to correct this false impression, stating what events must transpire before the advent could take place. Journey to thessalonica heres the official tourism site for modern day thessaloniki, which is located in greece. First and second thessalonians comprise some of the earliest new testament writings. The chapter break obscures the fact that, in verse 1. Such sins were common in the city in which they lived.