Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the lord jesus, that as ye have. For if we believe that jesus died and rose again, in the same way, through jesus, god will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. While the themes in these two books are widespread, the subject of eschatology is repeated multiple times. That expression is not unusual, in various forms, in the apostles writings.
The first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians commentary by a. According to the lords own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. Paul now introduces the metaphor of the armor of a soldier to establish the believers spiritual armor romans. Paul, silas and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ. 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. Thanksgiving for the thessalonians faith we always thank god for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. The pure gospel of christ is abhorred by many, and the faithful preaching of it is hindered in many ways. In the gospels angels gather the elect, but in 1 thessalonians 4 the son gathers them personally. 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. Now also we would not have you ignorant, brethren, about those who fall asleep. The persons to whom this epistle is written, namely, the church of the thessalonians, the converted jews and gentiles in thessalonica. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a.
He provides with an overview of ancient thessalonica and the founding of the thessalonian. 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. God, by his word, is working in you, who believe it. Feb 02, 2021 book of 1 thessalonians bible survey what are the pauline epistles. The best 1 2 thessalonians commentaries are listed below. Jul 31, 1999 read introduction to 1 thessalonians but let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation. We may have been able to look at those in the sports world to serve as patterns to follow. Mar 31, 2021 1 thessalonians 3 commentary verses 1 5 afflictions, suffering, and trials are an unavoidable part of life for believers in this fallen world.
Study 1 thessalonians using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Book of 1 thessalonians matthew henrys bible commentary. Weima begins with the historical background of the letters. Tertullian on the resurrection of the flesh, 24, quoting 1th 5. In matthew the son of man is coming on the clouds, but in 1 thessalonians 4 believers ascend in the clouds to meet the lord. Verse 5 paul and his friends preached the gospel of jesus christ to the people. Jeffrey weima provides an indepth look at two of pauls most intriguing letters. They understood that the day of the lord will come as a thief in the night 2 3. Good bible study requires defining the meaning of keywords, studying parallel passages, explaining the meaning of the text clearly.
A free bible commentary on the first letter to the thessalonians in easyenglish. Constables notes on 1 thessalonians 2021 edition could have been his first inspired epistle. Chapters available 1 thessalonians coffman commentaries. Best 12 thessalonians commentaries updated for 2021 best. The thessalonians ignorance about the rapture caused them to grieve. While he was ministering at corinth, he wrote these letters to encourage the young believers there.
Best commentaries and books on 1 thessalonians logos. David guzik commentary on 1 thessalonians 1 describes how the gospel caused changes in the tessalonian christians, which caused them to become followers. The message of 1 and 2 thessalonians the bible speaks today. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 2. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of 1 thessalonians. This hard working group of leaders may have been contrasted with those who refused to work cf. Paul comments disparagingly about the jews, who killed both the lord jesus and.
Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians bible survey. The echoes of the gospel writers continue with pauls assertion that jesus will. What is the history and significance of the church at thessalonica. Paul ministered at the thessalonians church in the book of acts until he was forced to flea to berea. Concerning times and seasons, paul did not need to write to them 1 2. Best commentaries and books on 1 thessalonians logos bible. Book of 1 thessalonians 1 thessalonians chapter 1 1 thessalonians chapter 2 1 thessalonians chapter 3 1 thessalonians chapter 4 1 thessalonians chapter 5. The authenticity of this epistle is attested by iren. But those who forbid the preaching it to sinners, to men. In times past, we may have looked to our civic leaders to be good examples for us. The gospel is a message, the witness to the work of god in t.
For since we believe that jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when jesus returns, god will bring back with him the believers who have died. In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. It is not intended to be the final word because of its limitations. We join pastor david as we continue in our expositionional studies through the book of 1. Books of the bible home 1 thessalonians chapter 2 verse 14.
Jesus resurrection confirms his victory over sin and death and displays the pattern of resurrection life that he will grant his followers at his return cf. Previous index next the first epistle to the thessalonians chapter five objectives in studying this chapter 1 to note the unexpected nature of the coming of the lord, and how we should prepare for that event 2 to see what our responsibilities are toward those who are over us in the lord, and what responsibilities we have to one another 3 to appreciate what the will of god is for us. Indepth bible study through the book of 1 thessalonians. Paul, silas and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god the father. Oct 19, 2018 paul heralds the basis for christian hope.
Book of 1 thessalonians discover books of the bible. Study 1 thessalonians using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The word the gospel was operative in their lives as demonstrated by their imitation of other believing churches in judea. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. For a quick commentary on consequences of faith alone in christ alone see acts 18. There are exegetical commentaries, scholarly and technical commentaries, as well as commentaries that are easy to understand.
While the thessalonian christians loved one another, paul urges them to. When is the rapture going to occur in relation to the tribulation. This is a commentary on day 96 of the readings from the mcheyne bible reading plan, as produced by d. The top 10 list below is a starting point for learning about 1 2 thessalonians commentaries. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. Commentary on the book of 1 thessalonians chapter 1 1paul and silvanus and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ.
We continue in our indepth study through the book of 1 thessalonians as we start a new chapter in the book. We were bold in our god to speak to you the gospel of god in much conflict. This is another way to keep peace in a congregation. Verses and 14 have the first response which can be summarized in one word as faith. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father, and the lord jesus christ.
Since we believe that jesus died and rose again, in the same way god will bring with him those who have fallen asleep through jesus. Such sins were common in the city in which they lived. He sent timothy to them and rejoices in his report of them, 3. David guzik commentary on 1 thessalonians 2, where paul defends the. Nose in the book a bible reading commentary lev 9, psalms.
Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. Best 12 thessalonians commentaries updated for 2021. Themes and literary structure after pauls forced separation from the thessalonians acts 17. 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. Timothy returned from macedonia with the report which issued in pauls writing 1 thessalonians acts 18. Perhaps musicians and artists of continue reading 1 thessalonians 1 summary verses 810. Coming into this assembly tonight in the middle of the week we all look real nice and well put together.
We join pastor david as we continue in our expositionional studies through the book of 1 thessalonians. The apostle paul identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. It suggests a very tender and wonderful thought of closeness and union between our lord and the living dead, so close as that he is, as it were, the atmosphere in. Book of 1 thessalonians matthew henry bible commentary. A few months later 2 thessalonians followed, in response to reports that certain problems were not yet solved. Paul, and silvanus, and timotheus, unto the church of the thessalonians which is in god the father. In the last half of chapter 4, paul dealt with concerns that thessalonian believers who died prior to christs second coming would not be part of the resurrection. The message of 1 and 2 thessalonians the bible speaks today series paperback february 14, 1994 by john stott author 4. It suggests a very tender and wonderful thought of closeness and union between our lord and the living dead, so close as that he is, as it were, the atmosphere in which they move, or the house in which they dwell. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 5. The message of 1 and 2 thessalonians the bible speaks.
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