A feminist commentary, edited by e s fiorenza scm, 1994. A critical and exegetical commentary on the epistles of st. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. Yet the church of the thessalonians continued alive and active. Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of first thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Living for christs return volume 11 21st century biblical commentary series stallard, mike, hindson, ed, couch, mal on.
Gordon fees commentary went a very long way to enhance my understanding of these books of the bible. The thessalonian letters of the apostle paul were written to a young church that. Paul undoubtedly had multiple reasons for writing, all coming out of this supreme concern for the flock from which he had been separated. The first and second letters to the thessalonians the new international commentary on the new testament. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a. The book of 2 thessalonians is filled with information that explains the end times. Though paul had to suddenly leave this young church, his deep concern for them prompted this letter. This book appears in several other commentary bibliology list and rightly so. In this chapter the apostle discourses concerning the suddenness of christs coming, and the necessity of sobriety and watchfulness, and being on our guard with respect unto it, and then proceeds to exhort to several duties of religion, and closes the epistle with prayers for the saints, salutations of them, advice unto them, and with his usual benediction. The word vain here can refer either to the result of the ministry, or the character of the ministry. 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. The first and second letters to the thessalonians the new international commentary on the new testament fee, gordon d.
Commentary on the first and second epistles to the thessalonians. Irenaeus quoted 1 thessalonians by namehe wrote around a. This is sadly the last chapter of thessalonians, a book full of great. 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. The thessalonians will be the sign and proof of the success of their work. All believers will meet jesus in the air to begin an eternity spent with the lord 1 thessalonians 4.
Can you imagine for a moment that you have never heard of god or jesus. If paul was discredited, then the gospel message itself would be discredited. Discover practical insights into the book of 1 thessalonians. 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.
Read 2 thessalonians commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Paul himself founded the church in thessalonica on his second missionary journey acts 17. 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. It also exhorts us not to be idle and to work for what we have. 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. Verses 1622 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Paul writes to the church at thessalonica to encourage believers. Cause for thanksgiving the thessalonian saints and the gospel of. The word biblical commentary delivers the best in biblical schol. The first letter of paul to the thessalonians online commentary 3 in the first entry in the 1 thessalonians bible junkies commentary i began by looking at introductory matters. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the. Support for this comes from timelines given in the book acts which have been coupled with accounts of roman and jewish history.
The clear consensus for the best commentary on the two letters to the thessalonians is greens commentary from the pntc series. It was the first he wrote to european christians, and in it the fundamental things of the christian life are very clearly set forth. 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. Commentary on the book of philippians philippians 1 1paul and timothy, bondservants of christ jesus, to all the saints in christ jesus who are in philippi, including the overseers and deacons. 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. There are less special problems when approaching the letters to the thessalonians than with other pauline letters. Paul reminds his audience of the teachings they were given, saying, you learned from us how you ought to live and to please god as, in fact, you are doing 1 thessalonians 4. This narrative recounts pauls work in the city of thessalonica during his second missionary journey. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. 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. Click here for an exhaustive list of content on 1 thessalonians. You can find the best commentary on 12 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. First, there is pauls characteristic salutation and greeting 1 thessalonians 1.
At the time, therefore, that the gospel was preached there. 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. Pauls first epistle to the thessalonians by the rev. Study basics about bible books, people, dates, places, and content, and take webbased selftests. Sabbath school study hour helping you get the most out of your sabbath school quarterly every week. 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. The historical context of pauls epistles to the thessalonians is found in acts 17. What follows is an an organized and curated list of content. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 thessalonians and more. 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.
The epistle to the thessalonians the new international greek. The thessalonians standing there will be like a crown to paul, silas and timothy. This commentary is in the ivp new testament commentary series and is intended for pastors and. Learn what the bible teaches in the book of 1 thessalonians. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. In this first fullscale sociorhetorical commentary on 1 and 2 thessalonians, ben witherington gleans fresh insight from reading pauls text in the light of rhetorical concerns and patterns, early. Witheringtons distinctive sociorhetorical approach helps unearth insights. 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. That will be the perfect result of all their labour. Youll find david jeremiahs introduction to the book of 1 thessalonians on page 16811682 of.
Early church fathers early christian writings has a chapterbychapter list of references to 1 thessalonians in the antenicene fathers st john chrysostom c. The second letter of paul to the thessalonians online commentary 1. Sep 18, 20 the second letter of paul to the thessalonians online commentary 1. The first letter of paul to the thessalonians online. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. This is sadly the last chapter of thessalonians, a book full of great lessons, and its topped off with a few more good ones. Top five 12 thessalonians commentaries reading acts. Both lists of canonical books of the nt circulated in rome. In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. 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. The believers under the old testament waited for the coming of the.
It was after timothy and silvanus rejoined paul in corinth acts 18. He is enthusiasticboth about the thessalonians faith and about the way in which they have. In pauls day, the region in which thessalonica was located was known as macedonia. Where ever you are in life, up until this moment you have been painfully oblivious of your perfect creator who extends all grace, love, and happiness to us. Formerly master of university college, durham, and sometime fellow. 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. Commentary on the epistles of paul to the tessalonians cornelius. Right here is the glory of the gospel for the gospel changes men and women. Greg beale, 12 thessalonians downers grove, ill intervarsity, 2003. Commentary on 1 and 2 thessalonians grand rapids, michigan. Acts 17 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the.
Study the bible online using commentary on acts 17 and more. Paul wrote these letters in response to timothys report that the thessalonians church was prospering despite intense persecution from factions. The first and second letters to the thessalonians the new. While there he spoke in the synagogue, persuading some jews and even more godfearing gentiles that jesus was the promised messiah. In this first fullscale sociorhetorical commentary on 1 and 2 thessalonians, ben witherington gleans fresh insight from reading pauls text in the light of rhetorical concerns and patterns, early jewish theology, and the firstcentury historical situation in macedonia. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle, and is addressed to the church in thessalonica, in modernday greece. Read 1 thessalonians 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. He was only in the city a short time because he was forced out by enemies of the gospel. They will be like the crown that was the reward for the winner in a race.
David guzik commentary on 2 thessalonians 1 talks about the persecuted. Living for christs return volume 11 21st century biblical commentary series. It is helpful to trace the locations of paul and his companions that relate to the thessalonian correspondence. To follow up his previous letter 1 thessalonians by instructing the thessalonians further about the return of christ and the importance of responsible daily living. Pauls emphatic calling of the thessalonians to witness did two things. Pauls two letters to the thessalonians stand as some of the very earliest christian documents, yet they appear well into pauls missionary career, giving them a unique context well worth exploring. After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving. There are also some great prayers in 2 thessalonians that can be an example for us on how to pray for other believers today. Paul neither uses the title of an apostle, nor any other, as writing to pious and simplehearted men with the utmost familiarity. Amazing facts 247 television station featuring the best in bible study streamed lived and on demand.
Best commentary on 12 thessalonians best commentaries. Best commentaries and books on 1 thessalonians logos bible. General resources for 1 thessalonians check the scripture index for links and study resources pertaining to specific pericopes. 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. Thessalonica was and still is an important seaport about 185 miles 300 km north of athens. I will speak of this letter as though it had chapters. The second letter of paul to the thessalonians online. Enduring word bible commentary 2 thessalonians chapter 1. The book of 2 thessalonians has not always been accepted as pauline and has been attacked on several grounds. 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.
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