Pauls personal reflections of the thessalonians chs. Best 12 thessalonians commentaries updated for 2021. It was a young church experiencing great persecution. 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. This is probably the first epistle written by paul and perhaps the first written document of the christian religion. Irenaeus quoted 1 thessalonians by namehe wrote around a. First epistle to thessalonians read bible book online. You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you. The book of 2 thessalonians has not always been accepted as pauline and has been attacked on several grounds. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls first letter to the thessalonians. Free bible commentary on the book of second thessalonians.
The thessalonians were unsettled because they had misunderstood their future hope 1 thess. The best commentaries on 12 thessalonians ranked by scholars, journal. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include. There are exegetical commentaries, scholarly and technical commentaries, as well as commentaries that are easy to understand. Best commentaries and books on 1 thessalonians logos bible. Though this letter is considered to be light on doctrine, it is a wonderful example of pauls pastoral concern for one of his newly formed congregations. Study 1 thessalonians using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians bible charts. The thessalonian christians have put their trust in the lord jesus.
Paul the apostle encourages the thessalonians to abound more and. The apostle paul identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. Questions and answers on the book of second thessalonians. Indepth bible study through the book of 1 thessalonians. Second thessalonians is the theological sequel to first thessalonians.
The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, timothy, and silas. However, during timothys visit back to thessalonica, they refer only to paul and silvanus 3. And he rescues us from the anger of god that is coming. While he was ministering at corinth, he wrote these letters to encourage the young believers there. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear. Though paul was the single inspired author, most of the first person plural pronouns we, us, our, refer to all 3. Filled with a wealth of ideas for going deeper so you can return to this study again and again. The clear consensus for the best commentary on the two letters to the thessalonians is greens commentary from the pntc series. The message of 1 and 2 thessalonians the bible speaks. The author was a popular evangelical bible teacher of the first part of the century, much like h. This book is unique in that every chapter ends with a reference to the second coming of christ 1th 1. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group.
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. Ironside in his diligent but broad, practical expositions of bible books. It is unusual in that it was written only a short time after the apostle. 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 12 thessalonians commentaries updated for 2021 best. Paul wrote this letter to strengthen and encourage the church in thessalonica. Thessalonians bible study guide 14 online lessons with. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of 1 thessalonians. Study guide on the book of first thessalonians, on line bible commentary for book of first thessalonians, niv commentary first thessalonians, free first. Christ powered life romans 58 christmas incarnation. Questions and answers on the book of first thessalonians. The life application bible commentary series is the only commentary to offer sermon and lesson applications alongside stirring commentary. Paul commonly used such editorial plurals because the letters came with the full support of his companions. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians.
The verse reminds us that faith is not simply mental assent to the propositions of the gospel. Bruces commentaries are always worth consulting, and his. Though paul had to suddenly leave this young church, his deep. Book of 2 thessalonians free bible study questions, class book, workbook, assignments, and study material. Gaebelein, gaebeleins concise commentary on the whole bible i volume, neptune, nj. The message of 1 and 2 thessalonians the bible speaks today. Much of 1 thessalonians is thanksgiving for their work of faith, and labor of love, and steadfastness of hope in our lord jesus christ. The book of 2 thessalonians has not always been accepted as pauline and has been attacked on several. 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. We continue in our indepth study through the book of 1 thessalonians as we start a new chapter in the book. Wilsons complete bible studies in pdf, kindle, or paperback format. The external evidence for the pauline authorship of 2 thessalonians is stronger than for 1 thessalonians.
The book of 1stthessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. Study 1 thessalonians using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Not long after receiving i thessalonians from paul, some of the thessalonian believers. Good bible study requires defining the meaning of keywords, studying parallel passages, explaining the meaning of the text clearly. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. Green, pillar new testament commentary pntc, eerdmans, 2002, 400 pp. Bible study questions on the book of 2 thessalonians. Commentaries on bible books genesis joshua and ruth judges 1 samuel 2 samuel ezra, nehemiah, and esther job proverbs gospel of mark gospel of john acts romans ephesians. David guzik commentary on 1 thessalonians 1 describes how the gospel caused changes in the tessalonian christians, which caused them to become. Smith, internationally noted bible teacher, seminary professor and lover of books, tabbed this the greatest devotional commentary ever written. This commentary is best for expository preachers, bible college and seminary students, church elders and teachers, and experienced bible readers.
There are many things in this world that we can certainly despise but when it comes to spiritual things paul the apostle tells us do. They believed the gospel that paul and his friends had preached. Instant trouble for anyone who doesnt have the sharpest vision. Lifechange lifechange bible studies will help you grow in christlikeness through a lifechanging encounter with gods word. 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. Book of 1 thessalonians matthew henry bible commentary.
Free bible commentary on the book of first thessalonians. Thessalonians bible study mike mazzalongo bibletalk. The letters to the thessalonians best commentaries. Book of 1 thessalonians matthew henrys bible commentary. The two pauline letters provide opportunities to cover a wide range of topics. Aug 11, 2017 the thessalonians had grown slack in pursuing holiness 1 thess. Summary of the book of 2 thessalonians bible survey.
He was only in the city a short time because he was forced out by enemies of the gospel. Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians bible survey. The life application bible commentary series is ideal for individuals studying the bible personally. In the greek new testament, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in the city of thessalonica compare 1. Study 1 thessalonians 1 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. For we believe that jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that god will bring with jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. Paul, as in 1 thessalonians, identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. After a brief stay in thessalonica, the capital city of macedonia, paul journeyed to the south through berea and. Both thessalonian epistles were written during pauls second missionary journey, thus making them among the earliest of the new testament books. Yet the church of the thessalonians continued alive and active. Best commentaries and books on 1 thessalonians logos. Because 2 thessalonians contains a very difficult and much disputed text 2 thess. Best commentaries and books on 2 thessalonians logos.
Stallard, michael, the books of 1 and 2 thessalonians. Because we are so seldom heavenlyminded, we are of little earthly good. Verse 5 paul and his friends preached the gospel of jesus christ to the people at thessalonica. Paul himself founded the church in thessalonica on his second missionary journey acts 17. Study guide on the book of second thessalonians, on line bible commentary for book of second thessalonians, niv commentary second thessalonians, free first. Evil and deception can show itself even in a spiritual setting, so it is important for christians to test all things. Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our lord jesus christ, in the sight of god and our father. The apostle paul, joined in his salutation by silvanus and timothy, and with specific mention of his name again later in the epistle.
The best 12 thessalonians commentaries are listed below. With his emphasis on steadfastness and holy living, an appropriate theme might be. Best commentaries and books on 2 thessalonians logos bible. Both lists of canonical books of the nt circulated in rome. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. There were datesetters and endtimes speculators among the thessalonians 2 thessalonians 2. Home bible studies thessalonians 1 thessalonians 1 these small group studies of thessalonians contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. 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. Study guide on the book of second thessalonians, on line bible commentary for book of second thessalonians, niv commentary second thessalonians, free first thessalonians commentary. Silvanus silas, and timothy, pauls colaborers in founding the church, were present with him when he wrote. There were idlers among the thessalonians 1 thessalonians 4. The letters to the thessalonians the pillar new testament commentary pntc by gene l. Archives sermons wednesdayservice indepth bible study through the book of 1 thessalonians. It is not doctrinal, has no element of controversy and is one of the most gentle and affectionate of pauls letters.
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