David guzik commentary on 1 thessalonians 1 describes how the gospel. Apr 01, 2020 this term i am once again teaching pauline literature. It was the first he wrote to european christians, and in it the fundamental things of the christian life are very clearly set forth. Is it not even you, in the presence of our lord jesus. The thessalonian converts presence at the coming of christ was the hope, joy and crown of rejoicing of the gospel team. Thirdly, his crown of rejoicing, which signifies the triumph. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. And then all the saints will come with the lord jesus 1 thessalonians 3. Pauls anxious wait in athens 1 5 timothys comforting report 610 prayer for the thessalonians 11 4. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a. I will speak of this letter as though it had chapters. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians introduction.
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. Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of first thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. This will include both those who have died and those who are still living 1 thessalonians 4. Weima begins with the historical background of the letters. He provides with an overview of ancient thessalonica and the founding of the thessalonian. New testament commentary, 1 thessalonians grand rapids, michigan. In pauls day, the region in which thessalonica was located was known as macedonia. Aug 11, 2017 this article is part of the why study the book. In 1 thessalonians, paul directs the persecuted thessalonian christians to. Greetings 1 thanks for the thessalonians faith 210 2. Paul had to leave thessalonica posthaste due to the great opposition to the gospel. This is currently the second largest and second most important city in greece. The ancient city of thessalonica is the same city, which is now called thessaloniki. Although bruces writing style is lively and accessible, this commentary is one that will prove most useful for the serious scholar, in that a significant portion of it is devoted to commentary on the greek test.
The gospel concerns the lord jesus christ, who was killed by the jews 1 th 2. Suffering in a good cause should sharpen holy resolution. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, timothy, and silas. First, there is pauls characteristic salutation and greeting 1 thessalonians 1. Jesus wellknown olivet prophecy contains probably the most familiar description of christs return.
In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the. These people were so far gone already in around ad 50 that they were being neglectfulthey were going to sleep spiritually. A free bible commentary on the first letter to the thessalonians in easyenglish. Two thousand years have passed since paul penned 12 thessalonians.
Read 1 thessalonians commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. The gospel of christ at first met with much opposition. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. This interpretation would imply that jesus glorious descent is only partial, stopping in the cloudsair briefly in order to meet the raptured christians before returning to heaven with them. The manner in which the apostles preached, the matter of their doctrine, and the tenor of their lives, 311. Support for this comes from timelines given in the book acts which have been coupled with accounts of roman and jewish history. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians. Moreover, also, there had been committed among them sins against chastity and sobriety 1 thessalonians 5. In the parable of the ten virgins, they all slumbered and slept, and the thessalonians were now going to sleep spiritually themselves. Jesus is coming again click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission. There are difficulties in 1 thessalonians for the rapture theory. Best commentaries and books on 1 thessalonians logos. Pauls ministry in thessalonica 1 12 thessalonians accepted gods word 16 paul longs to see the thessalonians 1720 3. Nov 17, 2016 watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
And commends them for the manner in which they received the gospel. It was written from athens or, more likely, corinth on his second missionary journey. This term i am once again teaching pauline literature. One of the new books i assigned to students is nathan eubanks recently published commentary on 12 thessalonians in the catholic commentary on sacred scripture series baker academic, 2019. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 thessalonians and more.
Quench not the spirit which, wherever it is, burns more or less, yea, flames in holy love, in joy, prayer, thanksgiving. A free bible commentary on the first letter to the thessalonians in. Intro to 1 thessalonians biblica the international. This has become one of my favorite volumes in this series. O quench it not, damp it not, in yourself or others, by giving way to any lust or passion, any affection or disposition, contrary to holiness, either by neglecting to do good, or by doing evil. There will be a time when the lord jesus will reward those who have served him 1 thessalonians 2. Bible study commentary and notes to accompany some of our workbooks are avail. Here the apostle bears witness that the lords coming was a motive in his own ministry and the inspiring hope of his own loving service for the souls of men. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. You yourselves are taught of god to love one another, v.
The holy bible book 52 1 thessalonians kjv dramatized. The book of 1 thessalonians summary online bible nwt. We can be sure about this, and about the date, from the letter and the book of the acts. Are not even you in the presence of our lord jesus christ at his coming. 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. Oct 19, 2018 there are difficulties in 1 thessalonians for the rapture theory. After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving.
The book of 1 st thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. 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. Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Whether or not we should expect and experience prophecy in the church today is a matter of debate among evangelical christians. Jeffrey weima provides an indepth look at two of pauls most intriguing letters. To the church of the b thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ c grace to you and peace the thessalonians faith and example. The roman empire, and the ancient city of thessalonica, have been reduced to rubble. A b simpson writes that the lords coming is a motive to faithful ministry for what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing. 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. Then the sign of the son of man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the son of man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. This unique commentary on pauls early letters by an outstanding new testament specialist, provides a broad range of original perspectives of how people have interpreted, and been influenced by, pauls first two letters. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The thessalonians faith and example 2 d we give thanks to god always for all of you, constantly 1 e mentioning you in our prayers, 3 remembering before f our god and father g your work of faith and labor of h love and i steadfastness of hope in our lord jesus christ. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of 1 thessalonians, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. Bruces commentary on the letters of paul to the thessalonians s one of the best in the word biblical commentary series. One of the new books i assigned to students is nathan eubanks recently published commentary on 1 2 thessalonians in the catholic commentary on sacred scripture series baker academic, 2019. Fire is often used in reference to the holy spirit isaiah 4. Paul warns his readers against dousing or smothering the ministry of the holy spirit, who warms the heart to love god and others. Thessalonica was and still is an important seaport about 185 miles 300 km north of athens. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. In the parable of the ten virgins, they all slumbered and slept, and the thessalonians were now going to sleep spiritually themselves john w. This is the holy book of 1 thessalonians, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. Paul wrote 1 thessalonians and sent it to the church. It was founded by cassander, king of macedon 315 b. For if we believe that jesus died and rose again, in the same way, through jesus, god will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.
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