Summary of the book of 2 thessalonians bible survey. 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. Second thessalonians distinguishes itself by the detailed teaching it presents on the end times. Paul clearly wrote of the return of jesus, but the wording here implies a.
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. Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our lord jesus christ and our gathering together to him, we ask you, not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of christ had come. 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. Paul gives a short but exact overview on the events preceding that day. Best commentaries and books on 1 thessalonians logos bible.
Then he proceeds to confute the error he cautioned them against, by telling them of two great events that were antecedent to the coming of christa general apostasy, and the. It is traditionally attributed to paul the apostle, with timothy as a coauthor. In this commentary gordon fee aims first and foremost to offer a fresh exposition of the text of 1 and 2 thessalonians. At the second coming of christ all the saints will be gathered together to him. Study 2 thessalonians using martin luthers bible commentary to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Paul himself founded the church in thessalonica on his second missionary journey acts 17. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. Paul once again writes to the believers in thessalonica to encourage them as they were suffering trials. Best commentaries and books on 1 thessalonians logos. Verse 2 it was typical for a jewish letter to begin with grace and peace. In the context of 2 thessalonians, the mystery of lawlessness refers to the continuation and gradual build up of the state of lawlessness see 2 tim. Paul had instructed the thessalonians about the end times while he was with them 2 thess. Digging into pauls letters to the thessalonians, john r.
Internationally beloved bible teacher and preacher. Paul wrote this letter to reemphasize the coming return of jesus christ. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. The book of 2 thessalonians was likely written in ad 5152. Weima begins with the historical background of the letters. Best 12 thessalonians commentaries updated for 2021 best. Each gives a needed emphasis that is not in the other. The message of thessalonians john stott the good book. Fee reveals the logic of each argument or narrative before moving on to the details of each verse, and he. Modern biblical scholarship is divided on whether the epistle was written by paul. Best commentaries and books on 2 thessalonians logos. Gospel received in much assurance and much affliction, vv. This letter is attributed to the apostle paul although some have questioned the authorship based on ten vocabulary words not used elsewhere by paul, its a little more formal in a different tone than paul usually wrote, and the doctrine of man of lawlessness is not in any of pauls other letters. Biblical evidence for the imminence of the rapture.
Paul sent timothy to the thessalonians on a previous occasion 1 thessalonians 3. Book of 2 thessalonians free bible study questions, class book, workbook, assignments, and study material. In the case of 2 thessalonians 2, rumors have spread through this church concerning pauls teaching about the end times and these rumors are causing. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. Since the subject matter of the second letter has a number of thematic. All believers shall be gathered together to christ, to be with him, and to be happy in his presence for ever. Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our lord jesus christ, and by our gathering. Best books on 2 thessalonians the earlier epistles of st. Then he proceeds to confute the error he cautioned them against, by telling them of two great events that were antecedent to the coming of christa general apostasy, and the revelation of antichrist, concerning whom the apostle tells them many remarkable things. Jeffrey weima provides an indepth look at two of pauls most intriguing letters. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the thessalonian epistles, and. The commentary is from a dispensational perspective. This commentary is best for expository preachers, bible college and seminary students, church elders and teachers, and experienced bible readers.
Study guide for 2 thessalonians 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. With silvanus, timothy was also a collaborator on pauls first letter to the thessalonians 1 thessalonians 1. May 02, 2020 summary of the book of 2 thessalonians. Green is wellknown for writing the 2 peter and jude commentary in the becnt series. We should firmly believe the second coming of christ. He shows the reader what is in the biblical text, what the text meant in the first century, and what it means now. The message of 1 and 2 thessalonians the bible speaks. Here the writers add where the grace and peace come from. While 1 thessalonians emphasized the return of christ for his church in what we call the rapture, 2 thessalonians emphasizes the return of christ to the earth the second time, when he returns in judgment and sets up his kingdom here upon this earth. Stallard, michael, the books of 1 and 2 thessalonians. Paul urges thessalonians to continue to grow in faith.
Best commentaries and books on 2 thessalonians logos bible. It is unusual in that it was written only a short time after the apostle. Chapter 2 the apostle is very careful to hinder the spreading of an error into which some among them had fallen concerning the coming of christ, as being very near v. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a. Some said that the but this is not right 2 thessalonians 2. Yet they were still confused, fearing they had missed the rapture and were in the day of the lord. He provides with an overview of ancient thessalonica and the founding of the thessalonian. Paul, as in 1 thessalonians, identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. 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. The thessalonians had grown slack in pursuing holiness 1 thess. Timothy brings a good report of thessalonians, chapter 3. The book of 2 thessalonians is filled with information that explains the end times.
An exegetical and theological reexamination of 2 thessalonians 2. False teachers had been presenting fake letters as if from paul and telling the thessalonian believers that the day of the lord had already come. 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. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica. To encourage them, paul briefly describes the circumstances that will surround christs return, giving them signs to look for when trying to confirm rumors of the second coming. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. He was only in the city a short time because he was forced out by enemies of the gospel. Brother side of the apostles ministry challenge, vv. The apostle paul identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. Because the epistles to the thessalonians contain one of the most difficult and debated texts in the entire new testament 2 thess. For more great commentaries on 1 thessalonians, be sure to check. Summary two letters that paul wrote to the church in thessalonica are. Paul wrote 2 thessalonians from corinth in ad 51 within months of writing the first letter. 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.
The letters to the thessalonians by gene green, 9780851117812, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. The message of 1 and 2 thessalonians the bible speaks today. Bible study questions on the book of 2 thessalonians. Replaces the book, the gospel and the end of time, which received a christianity today 1992 readers choice award. For the above reasons, it appears that paul composed 2 thessalonians quite soon after 1 thessalonians, perhaps within 12 months.
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. Best 12 thessalonians commentaries updated for 2021. The book of 2ndthessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. Replaces the book, the gospel and the end of time, which received a christianity today 1992 readers choice award digging into pauls letters to the thessalonians, john r. But the church of the thessalonians left behind was alive and active. Of course, all books in the bible, and all parts of all biblical books, are important and are worthy of our study because ultimately the triune god wrote them not only. 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. Aug 11, 2017 the thessalonians faced intense opposition for their faith 2 thess. Commentaries on 2 thessalonians reformed books online. It reminds us that what we hope for shapes what we live for. These two letters are among the earliest of pauls writings and the new testament books. The first and second letters to the thessalonians the new. Enduring word bible commentary 2 thessalonians chapter 2. Watch our overview video on 2 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
This series is a perfect resource for those who preach and teach, these commentaries also provide the general reader with an excellent resource for personal study and spiritual growth. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or personal bible study. In chapter 2 the apostle writes on their anxiety as the thessalonians had started to believe that the day of christ was at hand. D 51 or 52, paul addresses some misconceptions from his letter in i thessalonians. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in the city of thessalonica compare 1. Summary and analysis 1 and 2 thessalonians cliffsnotes. Paul needed to address the three troubles the church in thessalonica faced.
Dont let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion. But once these effects will cease at the rapture of the believers compare 1 thessalonians 1. Thus he proves that the day of christ had neither dawned nor can even dawn before the rapture of the believers. The church in thessalonica still had some misconceptions about the day of the lord. In the greek new testament, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians.
Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living ministries. Enduring word bible commentary 2 thessalonians chapter 3. John stotts commentaries on both 1 and 2 thessalonians. Book of 2 thessalonians martin luthers bible commentary. The message of thessalonians john stott the good book company. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, silas, and timothy. Concerning the coming of our lord jesus christ and our gathering together to him.
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