In this chapter the apostle puts the thessalonians in mind of the manner of his preaching among them. Paul preaches to please others, not god 1 thessalonians 2. You will never learn the abcs of christian life and pleasing god without learning gods word. We would do well to stop occasionally to remind ourselves that chapter and verse markers were not part of the original text, but were added later to help us navigate the scriptures.
They serve an enormously valuable purpose, but they sometimes create an artificial break in the text that hinders. Perhaps paul senses a community whose world, beset much like our own with divisions, hatreds, and suspicions, places it at risk of giving up the faith or. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 2. Aug 11, 2017 the thessalonians faced intense opposition for their faith 2 thess. Then of the manner of his conversation among them v. Backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Introduction in chapter 1, paul begins with a salutation or greeting 1. Pratte, 2016 bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians introduction. Afterwards of the success of his ministry, with the effects both on himself and on them v. In pauls day, the region in which thessalonica was located was known as macedonia.
Leon morris, 1 and 2 thessalonians, revised edition nicnt. That ye would walk worthy of god in imitation of him. For they were chosen to salvation, and called to the obtaining of glory. 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. Paul prays that their hearts will be established at the coming of jesus 1 thes 3. Bible study commentary and notes to accompany some of our workbooks are avail. 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. A free bible commentary on the first letter to the thessalonians in easyenglish. He knew that the second coming of jesus would not take place at once 2 thessalonians 2. These words all portray the idlers behavior as disorderly, betraying an.
The three missionaries, who had first brought the gospel to thessalonica and established the church in that city, now address the ecclesia a second time, in terms almost identical with the greeting of their first letter 1th 1. Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The apostle blesses god for the growing state of the love and patience of the thessalonians. Concerning the coming of our lord jesus christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers and sisters, not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by the teaching allegedly from uswhether by a prophecy or by word of mouth or by letterasse. The apostle paul identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. Here paul anticipates possibly having to defend himself against accusations that he was a false preacher 2. But in calling to mind the work at thessalonica, the apostle continued to express a heart of deep gratitude to the lord for. The thessalonians had grown slack in pursuing holiness 1 thess. 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.
While there he spoke in the synagogue, persuading some jews and even more godfearing gentiles that jesus was the promised messiah. Still one notes here the absence of the third member of the familiar triad of faith, love, and hope see 1 thessalonians 1. Paul is in the ministry as a mercenary, to get what he can out of it materially 1 thessalonians 2. Then summarize each of these paragraphs in your own words. The consolation the thessalonians might take against the terrors of this apostasy, v. This is a very strong passage on gods final judgment. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. 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. David guzik commentary on 1 thessalonians 2, where paul defends the integrity and sincerity of his ministry in tessalonica.
Afterwards of the success of his ministry, with the effects both on himself and on them, and then apologizes for his absence. Internally, the vocabulary, style, and doctrinal content support the claims in 2 thessalonians 1. Enrich your faith and grow in spiritual maturity with the incredible bible study and devotional books listed below. Verse 5 for neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, god is witness. Watch our overview video on 2 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. A free bible commentary on 2 thessalonians in easyenglish.
Gods word is our instruction which help us to live the best live possible. Thus, the kind of testifying mentioned in 1 thessalonians 2. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. Sep 26, 2017 the thessalonians faced intense opposition for their faith 2 thess. Paul is not making a defense here, for he plainly said, as ye know, indicating that there was no need at all to tell the thessalonians these things. He exhorts the thessalonians to work with their hands 1 thess.
It is often used of work or effort that is futile, useless, or ineffectual 1co 15. There are three clear topics in this chapter, the first 1 thessalonians 2. Oct 19, 2014 the apostle alludes to this possibility when he says he cared for the thessalonians like a nurse tenderly caring for her own children and that he worked night and day, so that we might not burden any of you while we proclaimed to you the gospel of god 1 thessalonians 2. The historical context of pauls epistles to the thessalonians is found in acts 17. Our behavior patterns demonstrate the validity and biblical authenticity of what we are doing. Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians bible survey. Verse 17 we does not mean that paul expected to be alive.
Remembrance, celebration, and thanksgiving 1 thessalonians 2. Top five 12 thessalonians commentaries reading acts. In the new testament this verb is always used with reference to proclaiming the gospel acts 9. Timothy was a trusted companion and associate of paul, and he accompanied paul on many of his missionary journeys.
The thessalonians will be pauls hope, joy, and crown when jesus returns 1 thes 2. This narrative recounts pauls work in the city of thessalonica during his second missionary journey. Scripture only, in the introduction to an excellent book called, the coming evangelical crisis. They describe pauls confidence in the believers and confidence in gods judgment on the unbelievers. He wanted every one of them to live so as to be ready for jesus to come. From his youth learned the scriptures from his mother and grandmother 2 timothy 1. He exhorts them to walk worthy of god, 1 thessalonians 2. Having begun with the results of the gospel, paul now returns to its beginning among the thessalonians, recalling for them how he and his companions first preached the message with conviction in word, in power, and in the holy spirit. Paul needed to address the three troubles the church in thessalonica faced.
Not in deceit, impurity, or guile, but as pleasing god 34 3. He tells them that the people who have died in christ jesus will also go to heaven when he comes back 1 thessalonians 4. Paul refers to the subject at hand, which he has been discussing in 2th 1. The manner in which the apostles preached, the matter of their doctrine, and the tenor of their lives, 311. Thessalonica was and still is an important seaport about 185 miles 300 km north of athens. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. Date both thessalonian epistles were written during pauls second missionary journey, thus making them among the earliest of the new testament. Not in vain, but with boldness in the midst of abuse 12 2. Paul sent timothy to the thessalonians on a previous occasion 1 thessalonians 3. Bible commentary 1 thessalonians 2 christadephian books. Oct 19, 2008 having begun with the results of the gospel, paul now returns to its beginning among the thessalonians, recalling for them how he and his companions first preached the message with conviction in word, in power, and in the holy spirit. Paul wants them to be prepared for the day of the lord 1 thes 4.
Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. And he will punish those who do not obey the gospel of our lord jesus. The words of men are frail and perishing, like themselves, and sometimes false, foolish, and fickle. Christians are expected to work, to the degree they are able.
We had books of instructions for every thing we did. Verse 7 paul and his friends had certainly not tried to make any gain from the people at thessalonica. Paul neither uses the title of an apostle, nor any other, as writing to pious and simplehearted men with the utmost familiarity. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father, and the lord jesus christ. Paul highlights that god expects every christian who can work to do so 1 thess. 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. Paul goes on to instruct them of a misconception they had. The judgement of god and salvation of christians 1.
The apostle sets forth how the gospel was brought and preached to the thessalonians, in consequence of his being persecuted at philippi, 1, 2. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. Bible commentary 1 thessalonians 1 christadephian books. Note, when we hear of the apostasy of many, it is matter of great comfort and joy that there is a remnant according to the election of grace which. In this chapter the apostle puts the thessalonians in mind of the manner of his preaching among them v. Not in vain, but with boldness in the midst of abuse 1 2 2. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the thessalonian epistles. Gospels the first four books of the new testament the second part of the bible. A particular highlight of this commentary is bruces ninepage excursus on the antichrist in the context of his commentary on 2 thess 2. In chapter 4, paul is instructing the believers in thessalonica on how to live, in christ jesus, a holy life 1 thessalonians 4. The comfort of the believer on the day of the lord 2. Verses 16 here we have an account of pauls manner of preaching, and his comfortable. The thessalonians faced intense opposition for their faith 2 thess.
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