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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Carry on prayer 1 5 warning against disorderly behavior 615 final greetings 1618. While i have not been able to find another reference to silvanus known in the book of acts as silas or timothy as apostles, apparently paul. The message of 1 and 2 thessalonians the bible speaks. This is the holy book of 1 thessalonians, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. In 1 thessalonians, paul directs the persecuted thessalonian christians to. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 thessalonians 2 and more.
The first and second letters to the thessalonians the new. Responsibilities in the local church 1 thessalonians 5. A free bible commentary on the first letter to the thessalonians in easyenglish. Paul reminds the thessalonians of christs returna tricky passage to interpretbut also reminds them to simply follow christs example while they await his coming. Without this book as the word of god, we have no real message and we are left to. If we are living in strife and turmoil, what are we doing to contribute to it. Paul, silvanus known in the book of acts as silas, and timothy were. First thessalonians is the eighth of pauls letters. Although 1 and 2 thessalonians are two distinct epistles, it is possible to introduce both epistles in one sermon. One way to introduce a sermon series from 1 and 2 thessalonians is through a book s sermon. No new subjects are introduced in the second letter, and it was written only weeks or a few months after the first letter. Study 1 thessalonians using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Nov 17, 2016 watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Just as gods power is manifested in lifegiving ways see notes on 1 thessalonians 1.
Respect those who lead you and work for your benefit 5. Best commentaries and books on 1 thessalonians logos. Thessalonica was and still is an important seaport about 185 miles 300 km north of athens. The thessalonian church was a model church in many ways. Commentaries on 1 thessalonians 1 thessalonians resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals see disclaimer. Paul thought of himself as a father to them 1 thessalonians 2. However, timothy soon returned with a good report, prompting paul to pen 1 thessalonians as a letter of encouragement to the new believers. The verse reminds us that faith is not simply mental assent to the propositions of the gospel. We beseech you, brethren, to know see, mark, take knowledge of them that, 1st, labour among you namely, in the work of the ministry, by preaching, teaching, catechising, visiting the sick, administering the ordinances. Now viewing scripture range from the book of 1 thessalonians chapter 5. Man of lawlessness 1 12 exhortation to stand firm 17 3. 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. He provides with an overview of ancient thessalonica and the founding of the thessalonian.
The great aim of all bible study is its personal application or obedience to. For a commentary on this principle one only needs to consider titus. The apostle sent timothy to establish and comfort the thessalonians 1 5 he rejoiced at the good tidings of their faith and love. Read 1 thessalonians commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Weima begins with the historical background of the letters.
The gospel is a message, the witness to the work of god in the person and. Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. For a quick commentary on consequences of faith alone in christ alone see acts 18. In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. Book of 1 thessalonians matthew henry bible commentary.
Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. Its members cherished gods word, manifested faith, hope, and love, and exhibited a missionary zeal. It was founded by cassander, king of macedon 315 b. Paul wanted to check on the state of the thessalonians faith, for fear that false teachers might have infiltrated their number. The clear implication is that they had hope of his imminent return, not the expectation of an imminent great tribulation.
It was the first he wrote to european christians, and in it the fundamental things of the christian life are very clearly set forth. In this commentary gordon fee aims first and foremost to offer a fresh exposition of the text of 1 and 2 thessalonians. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. However, they were able to remain in thessalonica for only a short timeperhaps no longer than three. Its powerful and exemplary effects upon their hearts and lives. These people were so far gone already in around ad 50 that they were being neglectfulthey were going to sleep spiritually. Jesus is coming again click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission. Greetings 1, 2 growing faith of the thessalonians 35 vengeance on the disobedient 610 prayer for the congregation 11, 12 2. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. If paul was discredited, then the gospel message itself would be discredited. And thus in the gospel of john erotao is used several times by jesus in his prayer to his father for those who belong to him john 14. Book of 1 thessalonians outline summary online bible nwt.
He shows the reader what is in the biblical text, what the text meant in the first century, and what it means now. The first epistle was penned at corinth by the apostle paul in response to timothys report on the progress of the church they had recently established there 3. Book of 1 thessalonians matthew henrys bible commentary. In pauls day, the region in which thessalonica was located was known as macedonia. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. Such sins were common in the city in which they lived. The apostle pauls two letters to the christians in thessalonica are remarkable for how they speak to the past work of god among them, the present work of god, and what god will do for them in the future, even unto the coming of jesus for his church. Preaching from 1 and 2 thessalonians preaching source. Pauls ministry in thessalonica 1 12 thessalonians accepted gods word 16 paul longs to see the thessalonians 1720 3. A versebyverse commentary on the letters of 1 and 2 thessalonians. The message of 1 and 2 thessalonians bible speaks today. Jeffrey weima provides an indepth look at two of pauls most intriguing letters.
The message of 1 and 2 thessalonians the bible speaks today series kindle edition by stott, john. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the message of 1 and 2 thessalonians the bible speaks today series. Pauls anxious wait in athens 1 5 timothys comforting report 610 prayer for the thessalonians 11 4. Paul, along with silas and timothy, founded the church at thessalonica on his second missionary journey acts 17. Book of 1 thessalonians john gills exposition of the bible. God had told them to go and tell people the gospel of jesus christ. Paul, silvanus known in the book of acts as silas, and timothy were the founding fathers of the church in thessalonica.
You can find the best commentary on 1 2 thessalonians for you using the tools on the right side. 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. Do we lead a quiet life, or are things always in turmoil. Introduction in chapter 1, paul begins with a salutation or greeting 1. Every chapter of 1 thessalonians ends with a reference to the second coming of christ, with ch. So, they with paul, silas and timothy were all in gods family.
Constables notes on 2 thessalonians 3 the date of composition in the early a. 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. David guzik commentary on 1 thessalonians 2, where paul defends the integrity. Best commentary on 12 thessalonians best commentaries. The message of 1 and 2 thessalonians bible speaks today john stott on. 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. A brief exposition of 1 thessalonians 5 verse 12, under.
Thus, the second coming seems to permeate the letter and may be viewed in some sense as its theme. Study guide for 1 thessalonians 3 by david guzik blue letter bible. This final portion of the book, then, falls into five major sections. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. It is unusual in that it was written only a short time after the apostle had left the citypossibly not over six months in time. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. 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 gospel which paul preached was not his own, but the gospel of god. Greetings 1 thanks for the thessalonians faith 210 2. The book of 1 thessalonians calls believers to live in the gospel and fulfill their calling in the joy of the holy spirit. Book of 2 thessalonians outline summary online bible nwt. 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. Introduction to 1 thessalonians bible exposition commentary. Even other references to the return of jesus within 1 2 thessalonians support this understanding.
Oct 30, 2011 write paul, silvanus and timothy, it will be manifested by works that are expressions of our faith. In the parable of the ten virgins, they all slumbered and slept, and the thessalonians were now going to sleep spiritually themselves. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 thessalonians and more. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on 1 thessalonians picking up today in chapter 4, verse 1. And we beseech you, brethren not in a natural or civil, but spiritual relation. Study 1 thessalonians using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the lord, and admonish you.
Working faith, finishing up, and keeping the faith 1 thess. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians 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. Such was the care and love he, with silas and timothy, had for them. Study 1 thessalonians using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. A few scholars argued that paul wrote 2 thessalonians before 1 thessalonians.