I didnt pick up this commentary until i was halfway through 2 thessalonians, but i wish i had picked it up earlier. This summary of the book of 2 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 2 thessalonians. Paul has spent a large part of his letter so far talking about the future coming of christ. In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. The first epistle to the thessalonians chapter five objectives in studying this chapter 1 to note the unexpected nature. The plural first person we, is used everywhere, except in 1 thessalonians 2. David guzik commentary on 1 thessalonians 5, where paul exhorts the. He directs that if any one should not obey the commands given in this epistle, he should be noted, and they were to separate themselves from him. Now i think were ready to get rolling in our study about the difference between the day of the lord and the day of christ.
Greetings 1, 2 growing faith of the thessalonians 3 5 vengeance on the disobedient 610 prayer for the congregation 11, 12 2. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in the city of thessalonica compare 1. The apostle wrote 2 thessalonians to correct these erroneous ideas. Dr beale does a nice job expounding and applying 1 and 2 thessalonians. The wonder and warning of christs return 1 thessalonians 4.
Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. Now well picking up again where we left off in ii thessalonians 2. Keys to a healthy christian community 1 thessalonians 5. The style is calm and equable, in accordance with the subject matter, which deals only with christian duties in general, taking for granted the great doctrinal truths. After the pastoral epistles and ephesians, in fact, 2 thessalonians is the most doubted book in the corpus paulinum. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 5. The book of 2 thessalonians was written shortly after the book of 1 thessalonians, probably within a few months. Book of 2 thessalonians, explained scripture by scripture. The second epistle to the thessalonians begins with almost the same wording as the first epistle. Constables notes on 2 thessalonians 5 coming, but the rapture. The thessalonians were no different, and pauls letters helped them find assurance. 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. I have been doing some study on these verses and i have been doing much praying over them. In 2 thessalonians these begin with similar successions of nine greek words.
Yet often wrong assumptions are made by the exegete when heshe approaches this. It is our sincere desire that this outline of 2 thessalonians will assist you in your investigation of gods holy word his personal letter to you. Paul had mentioned this subject in the first letter 1 thessalonians 5. Stott notes, pauls prayer is that the lord will lead the thessalonians into a love like gods love. Pauls relationship with them and pauls exhortations to them 45. This summary of the book of 2 thessalonians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 thessalonians. The letter is more focused on problems in the church and may reflect the receipt of later news from the thessalonians. Not with flattery, covetousness, nor seeking glory from men by making demands as apostles of christ 56 4. Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of second thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork.
While the day of the lord would arrive unexpectedly, it would be unexpected only by unbelievers. Gospels the first four books of the new testament the second part of the bible. Those of the day are to be sober, and properly attired by putting on. Sermons from i thessalonians turn, turn, turn 1 thessalonians 1 what is a christian. Read the latest on the anchor project and how you can be support our work. Pauls authorship of 2 thessalonians has been questioned more often than that of 1 thessalonians, in spite of the fact that it. Paul prays that their hearts will be established at the coming of jesus 1 thes 3. I thessalonians 5, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The thessalonians will be pauls hope, joy, and crown when jesus returns 1 thes 2. Hes writing to a group of christians in thessalonica, and hes just pleased as punch because hes heard a report that they are kicking butt when it comes to having faith. 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. The same three, paul, silvanus, and timothy sent the letter. Anchor is a gospel book that explains the good news in a simple and persuasive manner. Evil and deception can show itself even in a spiritual setting, so it is important for christians to test all things.
Second thessalonians textual sermons executable outlines. Some scholars think that the advice given in 2 thessalonians 2. Man of lawlessness 112 exhortation to stand firm 17 3. Paul needed to address the three troubles the church in thessalonica faced. The calling here, is that which had brought them into the kingdom, and led them to. Awesome judgment at christs coming 2 thessalonians 1.
Carry on prayer 1 5 warning against disorderly behavior 615 final greetings 1618. Carry on prayer 15 warning against disorderly behavior 615 final greetings 1618. In the greek new testament, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians. Therefore we must watch and be sober, unlike those who sleep and get drunk 67 3. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. Not in deceit, impurity, or guile, but as pleasing god 34 3. In the first two lessons this afternoon we only covered the day of the lord, the day of judgment, the wrath of god thats going to hit primarily the nation of israel. In this biblical commentary on 1 and 2 thessalonians, professor i. Turn this book over and see if there be any precept that the lord has given you in. See more ideas about bible, bible art and illustrated faith. Bartsch, 5 c 6 his gentleness among them as a nursing mother. At times every christian feels anxious or insecure about lifeand about faith. 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. In the latter text, paul indicates that the day of the lord could come at any time and will come without warning.
Greetings 1, 2 growing faith of the thessalonians 35 vengeance on the disobedient 610 prayer for the congregation 11, 12 2. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. He has talked about the last day, the antics of the devil and the revealing of the man of lawlessness. He is recalling jesus own teaching regarding the abruptness of his coming. The meaning is, that he would regard you as worthy of this calling. This is a good commentary to be used in conjunction with a more significant and academic exegetical work like gene greens commentary or the soon to be released tome by jeffrey weima in the becnt. He has explained that the secret power of lawlessness. The return of christ, about which paul had written, was not his second. Not in vain, but with boldness in the midst of abuse 12 2. Through the bible with les feldick lesson 3 part 3 book 42 i thessalonians 5. Join us as we spend two weeks reading these 1 and 2 thessalonians, letters of encouragement based on the hope of the gospel. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a.
There were datesetters and endtimes speculators among the thessalonians 2 thessalonians 2. In 2 thessalonians these begin with similar successions of nine greek. The second epistle to the thessalonians sermon outlines based on the second epistle to the thessalonians. Book of 2 thessalonians outline summary online bible nwt. The book is a basic book of rejoicing and thanksgiving, six times mentioning joy or rejoicing and three times mentioning thanksgiving. Through the bible with les feldick lesson 2 part 4 book 42 i thessalonians 2. In terms of content, hiebert is followed very closely by macarthur which i already owned, so this commentary did not necessarily provide an additional perspective for me, but i was pleased with its level of detail, and it was nice to read another solid dispensational. A free bible commentary on 2 thessalonians in easyenglish. He exhorts them not to be weary in doing well, 2 thessalonians 3. Howard marshall provides necessary background information for serious study of these epistles, and makes a fresh attempt at solving some of the problems of exegesis raised by these letters.