Commentaries for the book of 1 thessalonians 1 thessalonians 1 the faith, love, and patience of the thessalonians, are evident tokens of their election which was manifested in the power with which the gospel came to them. Only modern form critics have seriously doubted the pauls authorship and the authenticity of 1 thessalonians, but their conclusions have not convinced many scholars. Paul had to leave thessalonica posthaste due to the great opposition to the gospel. And then mentions the sure evidences of the good success of the gospel among them, which was notorious and famous in several other places v. Read 1 thessalonians commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Paul, silvanus also known as silas, and timothy were the founding fathers of the church in thessalonica.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Despite persecution, they flourish in their faith and stand strong. The book of 1 thessalonians calls believers to live in the gospel and fulfill their calling in the joy of the holy spirit. 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. In the greek new testament, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians. The book of 1 st thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. The best 1 thessalonians commentaries are listed below. Bible books 1 thessalonians outline of contents english 1 thessalonians outline of contents s. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. Clearly the spirit whose role is to glorify the lord jesus desires that believers of all ages fix their eyes on the things above, eagerly, expectantly. The first epistle was penned at corinth by the apostle paul in response to timothys report on the progress of the church they had recently established there 3. You can find the best commentary on 1 2 thessalonians for you using the tools on the right side. 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.
Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians by david e. The tyndale commentary is a revision of morriss 1956 commentary in the tyndale series. Some volumes approach the text versebyverse and others passagebypassage. Morris covers both books in a mere 152 pages, but does a. Top five 12 thessalonians commentaries reading acts. Paul reminds the thessalonians of christs returna tricky passage to interpretbut also reminds them to simply follow christs example while they await his coming. Book of 1 thessalonians matthew henry bible commentary. Best commentaries and books on 1 thessalonians logos bible.
Study the bible online using commentary on 1 thessalonians 1 and more. In 1 and 2 thessalonians youll learn important truths about christs coming specifically regarding the rapture and the antichrist. This term i am once again teaching pauline literature. Such sins were common in the city in which they lived. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of 1 thessalonians. The historical context of pauls epistles to the thessalonians is found in acts 17. Paul wrote 1 thessalonians to encourage them in their suffering and to draw their attention to the comfort that can be found in the second coming of christ. Yet the church of the thessalonians continued alive and active. Apr 01, 2020 this term i am once again teaching pauline literature. D 51 or 52, paul addresses some misconceptions from his letter in i thessalonians. After the introduction the apostle begins with a thanksgiving to god for the saving benefits bestowed on them. Gospels the first four books of the new testament, matthew, mark, luke and john. Book of 2 thessalonians, explained scripture by scripture.
A free bible commentary on the first letter to the thessalonians in easyenglish. Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. And then mentions the sure evidences of the good success of the gospel among them, which was notorious and famous in several other places. 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. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians introduction. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead. 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. It is unusual in that it was written only a short time after the apostle.
Commentaries on 1 thessalonians sep 28, 20 the book of 1 thessalonians is a personal and affectionate letter to the church, pauls own words confirm this, we loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of god but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to. In 1 thessalonians, paul celebrates the churchs holiness, love and future hope as they remain faithful to jesus. I will speak of this letter as though it had chapters. The new american commentary is for the minister or bible student who wants to understand and expound the scriptures. It is important to notice that the first words of 1 thessalonians are in the form usual at the beginning of a letter of this period. Read and study 1 thessalonians, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Passing through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where the apostle planted a church that consisted of some believing jews and many. K download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. First thessalonians bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse.
In 1 thessalonians, paul directs the persecuted thessalonian christians to. 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. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in the city of thessalonica compare 1. Verse 3 for this is the will of god, even your sanctification, that ye abstain from fornication. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, timothy, and silas. This means that the church, which is the company of those who.
However, timothy soon returned with a good report, prompting paul to pen 1 thessalonians as a letter of encouragement to the new believers. It was after timothy and silvanus rejoined paul in corinth acts 18. 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. Constables notes on 1 thessalonians 2020 edition could have been his first inspired epistle. Paul, silvanus, and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 1 2 thessalonians ivp new testament commentary book. Nov 17, 2016 watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
Paul, silas and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ. The faith, love, and patience of the thessalonians, are evident tokens of their election which was manifested in the power with which the gospel came to them. Best 1 thessalonians commentaries updated for 2020. In pauls day, the region in which thessalonica was located was known as macedonia. The holy bible book 52 1 thessalonians kjv dramatized. Best commentaries and books on 1 thessalonians logos. Early church fathers early christian writings has a chapterbychapter list of references to 1 thessalonians in the antenicene fathers st john chrysostom c. In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ.
Study the bible online using commentary on 1 thessalonians and more. In the course of the discussion, he celebrates makes honourable mention of the grace of god towards the thessalonians, 1 thessalonians 1. Support for this comes from timelines given in the book acts which have been coupled with accounts of roman and jewish history. Its powerful and exemplary effects upon their hearts and lives. It was written from athens or, more likely, corinth on his second missionary journey. With 2 thessalonians paul continues to remind them that christs return will vindicate their place as rightful children of the living god. The thessalonians served god and waited on the coming of christ. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians. Paul wanted to check on the state of the thessalonians faith, for fear that false teachers might have infiltrated their number. They reveal the apostle pauls heart and passion as he seeks to guide this congregation towards health and balance. I suppose this should count as cheating on my own rule of only five commentaries, but all three of these books are from morris are worth reading. The roman empire, and the ancient city of thessalonica, have been reduced to rubble. It was founded by cassander, king of macedon 315 b. Melanie newton is the founder of joyful walk ministries, an online ministry that helps women learn to study the bible for themselves and grow their bibleteaching skills to lead others on a joyful walk with jesus.
Best commentary on 12 thessalonians best commentaries. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly scripture encouragement to share with family and friends. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of 1 thessalonians, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. Paul himself founded the church in thessalonica on his second missionary journey acts 17.
Read 1 thessalonians 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. In august of 2001 he was diagnosed with lung cancer and on august 29th, 2002 he went home to be with the lord. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. The faith, love, and patience of the thessalonians, are evident tokens of their election which was manifested in the power. This has become one of my favorite volumes in this series. He was only in the city a short time because he was forced out by enemies of the gospel. He saw the need to do a follow up letter to correct false doctrines about the day of the lord as some had thought it had already occurred. However, they were able to remain in thessalonica for only a short timeperhaps no longer than three weeks acts. 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. Link to eerdmans andy johnsons new contribution in the two horizons series from eerdmans on the two letters to the thessalonians represents a theological interpretation of scripture which is intentionally missional. The christian is called upon to serve in the world and to wait for glory. We remember before our god and father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our.
Beale, ivp new testament commentary ivpntc, intervarsity press, 2003, 279 pp. Thessalonica was and still is an important seaport about 185 miles 300 km north of athens. It was the first he wrote to european christians, and in it the fundamental things of the christian life are very clearly set forth. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a. Two thousand years have passed since paul penned 1 2 thessalonians.
Both lists of canonical books of the nt circulated in rome. The greek calls it the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ. Paul undoubtedly had multiple reasons for writing, all coming out of this supreme concern for the flock from which he had been separated. Though paul had to suddenly leave this young church, his deep concern for them prompted this letter. You will find commentaries for pastors, teachers, professors, and laypeople. Study 1 thessalonians using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. What follows is not a theological treatise, but a real letter arising out of the situation in which the apostle and his friends find themselves. Some are classic 1 thessalonians commentaries and other are new releases. Jesus is coming again click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission. Thanksgiving for the thessalonians faith we always thank god for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers.
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