Broadman press, 1995 morris, leon, tyndale new testament commentaries. Paul has heard reports of their growth and gives thanks for this 1. Such sins were common in the city in which they lived. How often is the lords return mentioned in 1 thessalonians. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of 1 thessalonians, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. Wooo on is an eon thessalonians aelo4 1 thessalonians 2. And this he did not only publicly, but privately also, and from house to house acts. At the heart of verse is the nature and character of the bible as the living word of god. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 2. It is a hebraism, a common saying among the people, which simply means the whole or every part.
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 apostle paul identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. The highest outward or charismatic manifestation of this inward fire was the gift of prophecy 1corinthians 12. It was a great commercial center of pauls time, the inhabitants being greeks, romans and jews. Verses 20 touch on four important topics or areas of biblical truth. February 21st, 2016 sermon with pastor kevin cassidy. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Paul urges thessalonians to continue to grow in faith, chapter 3. However, they were able to remain in thessalonica for only a short timeperhaps no longer than three weeks acts. Nevertheless, the principle of balance holds true as well. We can be sure about this, and about the date, from the letter and the book of the acts.
Thanksgiving would be just vain repetition if we thoughtlessly repeated our thankfulness all day. The second missionary journey, first epistle of the apostle paul, jailer, macedonian churches. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians. Conversely, ingratitude is a deadly but common sin. The principle of thanking god without ceasing means often and for everything. May 02, 2020 paul then prays for them 1 thessalonians 3. The first definite reference to the parousia of the lord jesus which plays so large a part in these epp. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The holy bible book 52 1 thessalonians kjv dramatized. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 thessalonians 2 and more. What had the thessalonians done after they received the word 1. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 thessalonians and more.
Pratte, 2016 bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians introduction. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. Paul goes on to instruct them of a misconception they had. David guzik commentary on 1 thessalonians 2, where paul defends the integrity. In his pastoral epistle paul is cheering them on in order to help them persevere 1. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. Commentary on the epistles of paul to the tessalonians cornelius. For a dispensational take on 1 and 2 thessalonians, see john macarthurs commentary or the expositors bible commentary.
Kai dia touto kai hemeis eucharistoumen 1ppai to theo adialeiptos, hoti. In chapter 4, paul is instructing the believers in thessalonica on how to live, in christ jesus, a holy life 1 thessalonians 4. The moody bible institute of chicago, 2001 martin, d. It was the first he wrote to european christians, and in it the fundamental things of the christian life are very clearly set forth. Thus, the second coming seems to permeate the letter and may be viewed in some sense as its theme.
The unexpressed statement is, this report is true that is, the report paul had mentioned a moment before in 1 thessalonians 1. For this cause also thank we god without ceasing as for their election of god, 1 thessalonians 1. The gospel which paul preached was not his own, but the gospel of god. The purpose of ii thessalonians was in part is to encourage the church due to persecutions. The apostle reminds the thessalonians of his preaching and behaviour. While the thessalonian christians loved one another, paul urges. The resurrection of sleeping saints 1 thessalonians 4. For a general defense of the amil view, see kim riddlebargers case for amillennialism. This is the holy book of 1 thessalonians, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. Paul, silvanus also known as silas, and timothy were the founding fathers of the church in thessalonica. Cause for thanksgiving the thessalonian saints and the gospel of. I will speak of this letter as though it had chapters. Introduction to 1 thessalonians bible exposition commentary.
Every chapter of 1 thessalonians ends with a reference to the second coming of christ, with ch. Perseverance through persecution 1 thessalonians 2. 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. It still exists under the name of saloniki, and has a population of from 75,000 to. Read 1 thessalonians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians bible survey. Timothy brings a good report of thessalonians, chapter 3. Without this book as the word of god, we have no real message and we are left to the ever. Walk worthy of god who calls you into his own kingdom and glory. Support for this comes from timelines given in the book acts which have been coupled with accounts of roman and jewish history. It was founded by cassander, king of macedon 315 b. Suffering in a good cause should sharpen holy resolution.
In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. Paul was saying, you do not need anyone to tell you what happened, for you yourselves know it. Start reading 12 thessalonians ivp new testament commentary book on your kindle in under a minute. That is about 20 years after jesus died and rose again to life.
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