All serious students of scripture who are looking to learn about the text and wish to have the best scholarship presented to them in a way that aids in determining the texts meaning will greatly benefit from gundrys commentary on the new testament commentary on first and second thessalonians ebook 9781441237705 by. Bible commentary on the book of 1 thessalonians, introduction, by dr. The first and second epistles to the thessalonians logos. After paul learned of the news about the thessalonians progress following the first letter, paul probably wrote 2 thessalonians. 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. These are the books of the king james version of the bible along with the names and numbers given them in the douay rheims bible and latin vulgate. This book on first and second thessalonians provides details of two letters that the apostle paul wrote expounding the great hope of the coming of the lord jesus christ to gather all christians together with him, information about what will occur after that event, and many truths on how to live today as we await his return from heaven. Its extensive commentary, articles, and study aids were developed exclusively for the timehonored king james version with original content created by reliably and respected conservative scholars dedicated to preserving the inerrant word of god. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. This narrative recounts pauls work in the city of thessalonica during his second missionary journey. Further, it is claimed that the eschatology of 2 thessalonians is in disagreement with that of 1 thessalonians. It is helpful to trace the locations of paul and his companions that relate to the thessalonian correspondence.
Since the subject matter of the second letter has a number of thematic similarities to the first, paul probably had received a second report from the city detailing continuing questions or problems regarding the end times. Wooo on is an eon thessalonians aelo2 1 thessalonians 1. What has jesus done that should lead us to serve him according to 1. Nathan eubank recovers interpretations of these pauline letters from the ancient and medieval church as he. The first and second epistles to the thessalonians blacks new. While there he spoke in the synagogue, persuading some jews and even more godfearing gentiles that jesus was the promised messiah. Paul wrote 2 thessalonians from corinth in ad 51 within months of writing the first letter. Constables notes on 2 thessalonians 3 the date of composition in the early a. The letters first and second thessalonians are traditionally associated with the pauline foundation of the macedonian church at thessalonica. Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of second thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork.
Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. Dec 22, 2011 he died and met god, and he wasnt ready. His aim for this letter was to strengthen the christian church in thessalonica by declaring christs second coming. First and second thessalonians hardcover january 1, 1953 by william hendriksen author. For any second thessalonians new paperback questions. Nathan eubank recovers interpretations of these pauline letters from the ancient and medieval church as he explores their historical and theological significance. Nevertheless, many in modern scholarship hold to the authenticity of pauline authorship for 2 thessalonians1 c. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. This list is a complement to the list in books of the latin vulgate. 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.
First and second thessalonians catholic commentary on sacred scripture eubank, nathan on. Second epistle to the thessalonians read the bible online. First and second thessalonians catholic commentary on. Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians bible charts. The apostle paul with silvanus silas and timothy a. It is an aid to finding cross references between two longstanding standards of biblical literature. The apostle was told that, from some expressions in his first letter, many expected the second coming of christ was at hand, and that the day of judgment would arrive in their time. Since the subject matter of the second letter has a number of thematic. Beverly roberts gaventa the two epistles to the thessalonians are a study in contrasts. This final volume in the successful catholic commentary on sacred scripture new testament series interprets first and second thessalonians from within the living tradition of the church.
The second epistle to the thessalonians begins with almost the same wording as the first epistle. He will punish those who do not know god and do not obey the gospel of our lord jesus. Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians barnes bible charts author. The book of 1st thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. Constables notes on 1 thessalonians 2020 edition could have been his first inspired epistle. Timothy and silassilvanus who were the apostles companions on his second missionary journey 51 to 54 ac were with him now also.
First and second thessalonians catholic commentary on sacred scripture. God has taught you to do this, 10 and you already have shown your love for all his people in macedonia. In the first epistle the second coming is viewed as imminent. First and second thessalonians 11 1995, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Including second thessalonians new paperback from major brands at ebay. Modern biblical scholarship is divided on whether the epistle was written by paul. 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. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. A bible commentary for teaching and preaching gaventa, beverly roberts on. Commentary on first and second thessalonians commentary on. The second epistle to the thessalonians was written soon after the first. It is traditionally attributed to paul the apostle, with timothy as a coauthor. The second epistle to the thessalonians, commonly referred to as second thessalonians or 2 thessalonians is a book.
A comparison reveals considerable similarities of structure and language, but differences in tone and content. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a jewish. Wooo on is an eon thessalonians aelo1 1 and 2 thessalonians writing with gratitude and affection to a church that he had visited only briefly, pauls first and second epistles to the thessalonians offer words of encouragement to a faithful but struggling church, and they focus particularly on the encouragement offered by the return of christ. Oct 10, 2015 this book on first and second thessalonians provides details of two letters that the apostle paul wrote expounding the great hope of the coming of the lord jesus christ to gather all christians together with him, information about what will occur after that event, and many truths on how to live today as we await his return from heaven. First and second thessalonians by nathan eubank, paperback.
In this lucid expose the second letter to the thessalonians is approached from a historical perspective. True bible study first and second thessalonians, an. Watch our overview video on 2 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving. This summary of the book of 2 thessalonians provides information about the title. A few scholars argued that paul wrote 2 thessalonians before 1 thessalonians. 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 second epistle to the thessalonians, commonly referred to as second thessalonians or 2 thessalonians is a book from the new testament of the christian bible. Commentary on first and second thessalonians ebook. Please read the whole book of 1 thessalonians at least once as we study chapter 1. The book of second thessalonians dont let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man. In this book, paul emphasized and expressed his thankfulness for the faithfulness and love of the thessalonians to the lord, and stresses the importance about the return of jesus christ.
Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Both of these arguments may be satisfactorily answered. The second edition of thomas nelsons king james study bible stands apart from all others on the market. Thessalonians few scholars would doubt that paul wrote it. The letter is read as part of a process of communication between its sender and the original addressees, making it accessible to the modern reader. Soon after leaving the area for the southern province of achaia. 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. The book of second thessalonians dont let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction. Commentary on first and second thessalonians commentary. First and second thessalonians 11 1995, hardcover at the best online prices at.
Pauls purpose in writing is very much the same as in his first letter to them. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the. 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. If paul sent 1 thessalonians at the beginning of his stay in corinth, he may well have sent 2 thessalonians within eighteen months of the first letter or towards the end of his stay at corinth c. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. To the church of the thessalonians in god our father and the lord jesus christ. It is probably one of his earliestknown letters, and one of the oldest books in the new testament. Second thessalonians may be divided into three major. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading commentary on first and second thessalonians commentary on the new testament book. The historical context of pauls epistles to the thessalonians is found in acts 17. The first epistle to the thessalonians, or 1 thessalonians, is a pauline epistle written by the apostle paul, probably between 5254 a. If this is the case, thessalonica simply surrounded therma and annexed it leon morris, the first and second epistles to the thessalonians, grand rapids. Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of first thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork.
In this brilliant commentary, beverly roberts gaventa discu. 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. Ryrie 2001, paperback, new edition at the best online prices at ebay. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. The first and second epistles to the thessalonians. Paul wrote this letter to strengthen and encourage the church in thessalonica. Please read the whole book of 1 thessalonians again as we study chapter 3. Pauls authorship of 2 thessalonians has been questioned more often than that of 1 thessalonians, in spite of the fact that it. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, timothy, and silas.
The bible book of 2 thessalonians with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. The first and second epistles to the thessalonians leon morris on amazon. Second epistle to the thessalonians encyclopedia of the. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living ministries.