Paul, silvanus, and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ. It is a faith that is full of vigor, employing itself in the labors of love, intent upon the hope of the manifestation of christ, despising everything else, and armed with an. Some books grow upon us as we read and reread them, but burkitt does not. Replaces the book, the gospel and the end of time, which received a christianity today 1992 readers choice award digging into pauls letters to the thessalonians, john r. 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. A large number of greek proselytes and not a few prominent women also believed the gospel acts 17. Introduction to the book of 1 thessalonians, new american bible. On the occasion for the writing of this epistle,the pulpit commentary writes. Study basics about bible books, people, dates, places, and content, and take webbased selftests.
In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. Book of 2 thessalonians, explained scripture by scripture. 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. I read this commentary almost nonstop cover to cover. A critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles of st. The racial composition of the church most probably included both jews acts 17. Early church fathers early christian writings has a chapterbychapter list of references to 1 thessalonians in the antenicene fathers st john chrysostom c. It is unusual in that it was written only a short time after the apostle. That will be the perfect result of all their labour.
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. Thus, the second coming seems to permeate the letter and may be viewed in some sense as its theme. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. Now may the god of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our lord jesus christ comes again. Containing moses final messages to the people of israel before their entrance into the promised land, the book is rich in theological significance. I will speak of this letter as though it had chapters. Before that he served as director and teacher at calvary chapel bible college, germany, following more than 20 years of pastoral ministry. The book was written by the apostle john, who was the brother of james and the son of zebedee. The persons to whom this epistle is written, namely, the church of the thessalonians, the converted jews and gentiles in thessalonica. 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. Best commentaries and books on 1 thessalonians logos. Every chapter of 1 thessalonians ends with a reference to the second coming of christ, with ch. The dead in christ shall rise first, while those still living will follow close behind.
Since bruce wrote before the explosion of rhetorical studies on thessalonians, the commentary itself is not concerned with forms or style of argument. 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. Weima begins with the historical background of the letters. Free bible commentary on the book of first thessalonians. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on this book of scripture. Its powerful and exemplary effects upon their hearts and lives.
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. His commentaries are deep in spiritual understanding, usually helpful on problem passages, and refreshing in a devotional sense to the really interested reader. The thessalonians will be the sign and proof of the success of their work. Oct 27, 20 the second letter of paul to the thessalonians online commentary 6 john w. 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. Paul was an amazing man and apostle of god, but he usually did not work all by himself. Within his first letter, according to john calvin, is a brief definition of true christianity. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in. A jewish magazine of politics, high culture, cultural and literary criticism, american and israeli campaigns and elections, and world affairs. The book of 1 thessalonians in the world wide study bible. He denies the father and the son, rejects christianity. In 1 john 2 we find the double character of the antichrist as regards christianity and judaism. As in all my commentaries, this exposition of 1 and 2 thessalonians serves as a reading aid to scripture that leads the reader to attain a basic grasp of the text, and to relate it to christian doctrine and practice.
Best commentaries and books on 2 thessalonians logos. He provides with an overview of ancient thessalonica and the founding of the thessalonian. But there is much more to these letters than just end times prophecy. Commentary, exegesis, studies, etc 1 thessalonians, geneva study bible, 1599. They will be like the crown that was the reward for the winner in a race. The second epistle to the thessalonians begins with almost the same wording as the first epistle. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the thessalonian epistles, and. Commentary magazine a journal of conservative thought. Paul had been compelled to leave the thessalonians only partially instructed. Paul, and silvanus, and timothy, unto the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ. The epistle to the thessalonians the new international greek. For a solid, orthodox commentary on 1 and 2 thessalonians, this is a good choice. Commentaries david guzik is the pastor of calvary chapel santa barbara, california. The message of 1 and 2 thessalonians bible speaks today.
The first epistle to the thessalonians, or 1 thessalonians, is a pauline epistle written by the apostle paul, probably between 5254 a. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 thessalonians 1 and more. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, timothy, and silas. The main themes that run through 1 thessalonians is living holy and sanctified lives and being selfcontrolled and alert. First thessalonians provides christians with the clearest biblical passage on the coming rapture of believers, an event that will inaugurate the sevenyear tribulation. In this commentary gene green reads pauls two letters to the thessalonians in light of the canon of scripture and of new knowledge about the firstcentury world of thessalonica. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Sep 18, 20 the second letter of paul to the thessalonians online commentary 1. Top five 12 thessalonians commentaries reading acts. The macarthur new testament commentary is nothing less than a library of faithful exegesis and exposition. His aim for this letter was to strengthen the christian church in thessalonica by. 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 thess. Timothy brings a good report of thessalonians, chapter 3. Holmes wrote just before y2k 1998 so eschatology was a hot topic then and is, i believe, a major challenge for the church today.
Green the letters to the thessalonians pillar new testament commentary, 2002. Forced out of thessalonica by the jews for his effective ministry, paul wrote to encourage and teach the new believers there. Jesus is coming again click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission. The word biblical commentary delivers the best in biblical schol. The second letter of paul to the thessalonians online. M j j menken reads 2 thessalonians as pseudonymous in his nt readings commentary on that book routledge, 1994, as does the roman catholic e j richard in his book on both letters for the sacra pagina. Timothy and silassilvanus who were the apostles companions on his second missionary journey 51 to 54 ac were with him now also. Paul wrote this letter to strengthen and encourage the church in thessalonica. Paul urges thessalonians to continue to grow in faith, chapter 3. This is sadly the last chapter of thessalonians, a book full of great lessons, and its topped off with a few more good ones. Best commentaries and books on 1 thessalonians logos bible. The thessalonian epistles are probably best known for what they reveal about the last days.
I want to briefly focus in on a couple of sections as i think they will show the quality of the commentary. The new american commentary is for the minister or bible student who wants to understand and expound the scriptures. A particular highlight of this commentary is bruces ninepage excursus on the antichrist in the context of his commentary. Jeffrey weima provides an indepth look at two of pauls most intriguing letters. 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. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. D 51 or 52, paul addresses some misconceptions from his letter in i thessalonians. The first section i want to look at is 1 thessalonians 4. Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ.
His power is the working of satan, as we find here. Practical instructions and encouragement 1 thessalonians 4. Pauls personal reflections of the thessalonians chs. After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving. No other book of the bible gives a clearer sequence and detail of the events surrounding the glorious return of jesus christ than the two letters paul writes to a young church at thessalonica greece who fear that they will be left behind when that great day comes. Questions and answers on the book of first thessalonians. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the. The two pauline letters provide opportunities to cover a wide range of topics.
Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. Paul neither uses the title of an apostle, nor any other, as writing to pious and simplehearted men with the utmost familiarity. In the greek new testament, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians. The thessalonians received his gospel message not as the word of man, but as it really is, the word of god 2. 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 us 2. 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. Click here for an exhaustive list of content on 1 thessalonians. The message of 1 and 2 thessalonians and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The global message of pauls second letter to the thessalonians is that amid suffering, believers must remember the sovereign grace that has rescued them in jesus christ. What follows is an an organized and curated list of content. He is enthusiasticboth about the thessalonians faith and about the way in. The book of 1 st thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul.
Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. First, there is pauls characteristic salutation and greeting 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. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. Best commentary on 12 thessalonians best commentaries. 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.
A feminist commentary, edited by e s fiorenza scm, 1994. Because 2 thessalonians contains a very difficult and much disputed text 2 thess. The clear consensus for the best commentary on the two letters to the thessalonians is greens commentary from the pntc series. The thessalonians standing there will be like a crown to paul, silas and timothy. May 01, 2009 throughout the commentary cara provides a helpful, clear and very readable commentary on the two epistles to the thessalonian church. 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. Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of first thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. It is probably one of his earliestknown letters, and one of the oldest books in the new testament. Footnotes as god is to be left out before sitteth, in chapter 2.
Support for this comes from timelines given in the book acts which have been coupled with accounts of roman and jewish history. This fruitful approach helps illuminate the impact of the gospel on its original readers and, in turn, shows how potent a force it can be for the church and society today. Pauls first epistle to the thessalonians by the rev. The book of deuteronomy is one of the most frequently cited old testament books in the new testament. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Martens october 27, 20 this is the sixth entry in the second letter of paul to the thessalonians bible junkies. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a. It is helpful to trace the locations of paul and his companions that relate to the thessalonian correspondence. You can find the best commentary on 12 thessalonians for you using the tools on the right side. Walvoord, one of evangelicalisms most prominent leaders, and mark hitchcock, a leading bible. The first and second letters to the thessalonians the new international commentary on the new testament. Second thessalonians is the theological sequel to first thessalonians. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
The epistle to the thessalonians the new international greek testament commentary wanamaker, charles a. Thomas aquinas 12251274 commentary on 1 thessalonians both latin and english. Study guide on the book of first thessalonians, on line bible commentary for book of first thessalonians, niv commentary first thessalonians, free first thessalonians commentary. Text commentaries by david guzik blue letter bible. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of 1.
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