It still exists under the name of saloniki, and has a population of from 75,000 to. Paul preaches to please others, not god 1 thessalonians 2. 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. Verses 1622 verses 1622 here we have divers short exhortations, that will not burden our memories, but will be of great use to direct the motions of our hearts and lives.
There are a number of helpful commentaries on the thessalonian epistles, and. In the tyndale commentary, leon morris observes in his preface. Every chapter of 1 thessalonians ends with a reference to the second coming of christ, with ch. Formerly master of university college, durham, and sometime fellow and tutor of trinity college, oxford author of an exegetical commentary on the gospel according to st. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. D edmond hiebert while not as full as the authors excellent work on the gospel of luke, these volumes provide a critical exegetical unfolding of. Paul, and silvanus, and timothy, unto the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of second thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. In order to understand this second epistle, we must endeavor to ascertain the condition of the thessalonian church when the apostle wrote to them. A free bible commentary on the first letter to the thessalonians in. We can be sure about this, and about the date, from the letter and the book of the acts. 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.
The prayer is that the lord jesus will have glory because of the faith of the thessalonians. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians bible survey. The book of 1 thessalonians in the world wide study bible. As the writers pray for the thessalonians, the result that they look for is the honour of the lord jesus. 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. Commentary on first and second thessalonians commentary on. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of first thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. The epistles to the thessalonians are all too little studied today.
It may be true that they lack the theological profundity of. Commentary, exegesis, studies, etc 1 thessalonians, geneva study bible, 1599. It is the shortest letter paul wrote to any church and is characterized by its lack of special salutations and for its general idea of patient waiting for our lord. As a consequence of this acceptance, the thessalonians. It is striking that the thessalonians are the only jesusgroup whom paul notes are already imitating him 1. A free bible commentary on the first letter to the thessalonians in easyenglish. The persons to whom this epistle is written, namely, the church of the thessalonians, the converted jews and gentiles in thessalonica. The thessalonian epistles are probably best known for what they reveal about the last days. Early church fathers early christian writings has a chapterbychapter list of references to 1 thessalonians in the antenicene fathers st john chrysostom c. First epistle to thessalonians read the bible online. Best commentaries and books on 1 thessalonians logos bible. Stallard, michael, the books of 1 and 2 thessalonians.
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. I enjoyed the introduction to i thessalonians much more than that for ii thessalonians because i just cant agree that the second letter came from some hand other than pauls. 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 book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. Impressed by the faithfulness of the thessalonians in the face of persecution, paul wrote to encourage the christians in that community with the goal that they would continue to grow in godliness. The believers under the old testament waited for the coming of the. Commentary on the book of 2 thessalonians chapter 1 1paul and silvanus and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god our father and the lord jesus christ. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. Because 2 thessalonians contains a very difficult and much disputed text 2 thess.
The first epistle to the thessalonians, commonly referred to as first thessalonians or 1 thessalonians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. 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. Mathison says, wanamaker attempts to resolve some of the difficulties related to these letters by arguing that 2 thessalonians was actually written before 1 thessalonians. In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. The best commentaries on 12 thessalonians ranked by scholars, journal. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the new testament. It is likely the first of pauls letters, probably written by the end of ad 52 however, some scholars believe. Top five 12 thessalonians commentaries reading acts. David guzik commentary on 1 thessalonians 1 describes how the gospel caused changes in the tessalonian christians, which caused them to become. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. Pauls first epistle to the thessalonians by the rev. The thessalonians faith and example 2 d we give thanks to god always for all of you, constantly 1 e mentioning you in our prayers, 3 remembering before f our god and father g your work of faith and labor of h love and i steadfastness of hope in our lord jesus christ. In secular greek, the word is used politically of rebels vines expository dictionary of new testament words, p. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the.
After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving. As there is consensus on the best commentary, there is also consensus on the second best. The apostle paul identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. Verses 1622 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. But a tumult being raised in the city by the unbelieving jews, and the lewd and baser sort of the inhabitants, paul and silas, for their safety, were sent away by night. Some have expressed surprise that paul spoke so forthrightly in this passage regarding the lustful sins of fornication and impurity. And then mentions the sure evidences of the good success of the gospel among. Resources matthew henrys commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 5 verses 1622 verses 1622 here we have divers short exhortations, that will not burden our memories, but will be of great use to direct the motions of our hearts and lives. The new american commentary is for the minister or bible student who wants to understand and expound the scriptures. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 thessalonians 1 and more. Year of the constantinopolitan era of the world, or that used by the byzantine historians, 5560.
The great apostasy may already be fully underway, spurred by the rising tide of deception in society. Thus, in the present context, it denotes a departure or apostasy from the faith, the revealed truth of god see i timothy 4. Thomas aquinas 12251274 commentary on 1 thessalonians both latin and english. But there is much more to these letters than just end times prophecy. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle, and is addressed to the church in thessalonica, in modernday greece. 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.
Study basics about bible books, people, dates, places, and content, and take webbased selftests. The second missionary journey, first epistle of the apostle paul, jailer, macedonian churches. Green the letters to the thessalonians pillar new testament commentary, 2002. It is helpful to trace the locations of paul and his companions that relate to the thessalonian correspondence. 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.
First, there is pauls characteristic salutation and greeting 1 thessalonians 1. General resources for 1 thessalonians check the scripture index for links and study resources pertaining to specific pericopes. In light of the problems with work that will emerge later in the epistles, it is interesting. Oct 19, 2008 the thessalonians, it seems, quickly accepted the message despite some opposition. Thus, the second coming seems to permeate the letter and may be viewed in some sense as its theme. The thessalonian letters present the first literary evidence for the use of parousia. The change in the thessalonians was sure evidence that what the.
The book is designed with an introduction to i thessalonians followed by commentary on it, and then an introduction to ii thessalonians followed by its commentary. 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. On the occasion for the writing of this epistle,the pulpit commentary writes. This letter was also written from corinth and during the same year. 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. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of 1 thessalonians. The authenticity of this epistle is attested by iren. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. I will speak of this letter as though it had chapters. The thessalonians, it seems, quickly accepted the message despite some opposition.
Why i want to study the thessalonian epistles acts 16 and 17, mark dever. It was a great commercial center of pauls time, the inhabitants being greeks, romans and jews. 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 of paul the apostle to the thessalonians commentary by a.
Tertullian on the resurrection of the flesh, 24, quoting 1th 5. Paul knew that the people had been exposed to errant teaching from those in opposition to the way of jesus christ and the grace of god. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 2. Greg beale, 12 thessalonians downers grove, ill intervarsity, 2003. Verse 5 not in the passion of lust, even as the gentiles who know not god. D 51 or 52, paul addresses some misconceptions from his letter in i thessalonians. Paul is in the ministry as a mercenary, to get what he can out of it materially 1 thessalonians 2. The apostle paul prophesies of an apostasy in ii thessalonians 2. 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. Paul had been compelled to leave the thessalonians only partially instructed. It was founded by cassander, king of macedon 315 b. Commentary on first and second thessalonians commentary.
The clear consensus for the best commentary on the two letters to the thessalonians is greens commentary from the pntc series. The message of 1 thessalonians capitol hill baptist church. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a. We see that the authors of 2 thessalonians are the same as that of the first letter. Support for this comes from timelines given in the book acts which have been coupled with accounts of roman and jewish history. This commentary is in the ivp new testament commentary series and is intended for pastors and. The thessalonians who have lived by faith in the lord will also receive honour when the lord jesus comes. 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. 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.
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