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. 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. Gods righteousness will be revealed when the thessalonians have rest from persecution at the revelation of the lord jesus from heaven. Know occurs repeatedly throughout chapter two, emphasizing that the thessalonians knew this gospel team intimately. Blue letter bible is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Book of 2 thessalonians, explained scripture by scripture. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in the city of thessalonica compare 1.
In chapter 2 of 1 thessalonians, paul, silvanus, and timothy remind the. The roman empire, and the ancient city of thessalonica, have been reduced to rubble. Silvanus silas, and timothy, pauls colaborers in founding the church, were present with him when he wrote. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a. And commends them for the manner in which they received the gospel.
Watch our overview video on 2 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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. The second missionary journey, first epistle of the apostle paul, jailer, macedonian churches. Actually, chapter 2 is a great chapter to help us establish and maintain biblical priorities. It challenges us to be the people god wants us to be individually and corporately. Read and study 2 thessalonians, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary hi, sign out. He then comforts them under their afflictions and persecutions and tells them what his prayers were to god for them v. Although 1 and 2 thessalonians are two distinct epistles, it is possible to introduce both epistles in one sermon. Home commentaries coffman commentaries 2 thessalonians chapter 1. Introduction in chapter 1, paul begins with a salutation or greeting 1. Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our lord jesus christ, and by our gathering together unto him, that ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of christ is at hand. Macedonia was the former kingdom of alexander the great he wanted one world domination and enlightenment with the culture of greece.
Preaching from 1 and 2 thessalonians preaching source. Assignments on 1 thessalonians 2 please read the whole book of 1 thessalonians again as we study chapter 2. This summary of the book of 1 thessalonians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 thessalonians. Study guide for 2 thessalonians 1 next book study guide for 1 thessalonians 1 2 timothy 1. In 2 thessalonians, paul clarified his earlier teachings about jesus future. Read and study 1 thessalonians, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
The first christian book of order is called the didache, the teaching of the. Book of 1 thessalonians 1 thessalonians chapter 1 1 thessalonians chapter 2 1 thessalonians chapter 3 1 thessalonians chapter 4 1 thessalonians chapter 5. Afterwards of the success of his ministry, with the effects both on himself and on them v. The apostle reminds the thessalonians of his preaching and behaviour. Dont let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction. One way to introduce a sermon series from 1 and 2 thessalonians is through a book s sermon. God had told them to go and tell people the gospel of jesus christ. In 1 thessalonians, paul directs the persecuted thessalonian christians to. Coming of christ is an inspiring hope, chapter 1 a. For he does not beseech by the coming of christ, but his coming is the subject of which he is treating. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 1 2 thessalonians ivp new testament commentary book. Paul, as in 1 thessalonians, identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. We beseech you, by the coming of our lord jesus christ as you look for christs second coming, and expect comfort from it.
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. If there is any good in us, it is owing to the good pleasure of his goodness, and therefore it is called grace. Going to thessalonica transferred the ministry of the gospel to western civilization. Gospel received in much assurance and much affliction, vv. Timothy was a trusted companion and associate of paul, and he accompanied paul on many of his missionary journeys. First, there is pauls characteristic salutation and greeting 1 thessalonians 1. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians. Then of the manner of his conversation among them v. Now he tells them what they should do to those who refuse to work 2 thessalonians 3. Thessalonica was and still is an important seaport about 185 miles 300 km north of athens.
David guzik commentary on 1 thessalonians 2, where paul defends the integrity. K download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In this chapter the apostle puts the thessalonians in mind of the manner of his preaching. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding.
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. 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. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 2. Home commentaries coffman commentaries 1 thessalonians chapter 2. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 thessalonians 2 and more. The apostle sets forth how the gospel was brought and preached to the thessalonians, in consequence of his being persecuted at philippi, 1 thessalonians 2. 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. Paul praised them for their faith and said that he remembered them for the works they had done in the name of jesus. From his youth learned the scriptures from his mother and grandmother 2 timothy 1. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. Paul sent timothy to the thessalonians on a previous occasion 1 thessalonians 3. Nov 17, 2016 watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, silas, and timothy. Book of 2 thessalonians outline summary online bible nwt.
Tyndale commentaries, 1 and 2 thessalonians grand rapids, michigan. Paul had mentioned this subject in the first letter 1 thessalonians 5. Read and study 2 thessalonians, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Verse 4 but even as we have been approved of god to be intrusted with the gospel, so we speak. Such sins were common in the city in which they lived. Constables notes on 1 thessalonians 2020 edition could have been his first inspired epistle.
The manner in which the apostles preached, the matter of their doctrine, and the tenor of their lives, 1 thessalonians 2. Read 2 thessalonians 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. No new subjects are introduced in the second letter, and it was written only weeks or a few months after the first letter. Describe the spiteful treatment they had received at philippi. It is unusual in that it was written only a short time after the apostle. 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. D 51 or 52, paul addresses some misconceptions from his letter in i thessalonians. Pauls authorship of 2 thessalonians has been questioned more often than that of 1 thessalonians, in spite of the fact that it has more support from early christian writers.
In this chapter the apostle puts the thessalonians in mind of the manner of his preaching among them. Two thousand years have passed since paul penned 1 2 thessalonians. He sent timothy to them and rejoices in his report of them, 3. The apostle sets forth how the gospel was brought and preached to the thessalonians, in consequence of his being persecuted at philippi, 1, 2. Paul wanted to check on the state of the thessalonians faith, for fear that false teachers might have infiltrated their number. Each gives a needed emphasis that is not in the other. If paul was discredited, then the gospel message itself would be discredited. The manner in which the apostles preached, the matter of their doctrine, and the tenor of their lives, 311.
Nov 17, 2016 watch our overview video on 2 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Objections are based on internal factors rather than on the adequacy of the statements of the church fathers. 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. How the thessalonians accepted the good news about jesus 1. The first epistle to the thessalonians chapter four objectives in studying this chapter 1 to understand how the christian should increase more and more in such matters as obedience, holiness, love, and diligence 2 to appreciate the precious hope and comfort we have for those who have died in christ summary with this chapter paul begins a. Verses 1 6 here we have an account of pauls manner of preaching, and his comfortable. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. How did paul describe their coming to the thessalonians in 2. Paul wrote this letter to reemphasize the coming return of jesus christ. The gospel which paul preached was not his own, but the gospel of god. This was the beginning of spreading the gospel from the continent of asia to the continent of europe.
Paul boasts of the thessalonians because their faith grows despite persecutions and tribulations. The book of 2 nd thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. In chapter 2 the apostle writes on their anxiety as the thessalonians had started to believe that the. In chapter 2 the apostle writes on their anxiety as. Afterwards of the success of his ministry, with the effects both on himself and on them, and then apologizes for his absence. The chapter break obscures the fact that, in verse 1. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 thessalonians 2 and more. Its powerful and exemplary effects upon their hearts and lives. In this chapter the apostle puts the thessalonians in mind of the manner of his preaching among them v. A free bible commentary on the first letter to the thessalonians in easyenglish.
He summarizes by saying, you are witnesses, and god also, how pure, upright, and blameless our conduct was toward you believers. In the greek new testament, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians. However, timothy soon returned with a good report, prompting paul to pen 1 thessalonians as a letter of encouragement to the new believers. In pauls day, the region in which thessalonica was located was known as macedonia.
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