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The day of the lord now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the lord will come like a thief in the night. Published on apr 5, 2020 today, we begin a bible study on the book of ii thessalonians, chapter 1 it is my intention to teach, as i teach my sunday school class. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of second thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. They describe pauls confidence in the believers and confidence in gods judgment on the unbelievers. Responsibilities in the local church 1 thessalonians 5. The historical context of pauls epistles to the thessalonians is found in acts 17. Pauls relationship with them and pauls exhortations to them 45. 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. His aim for this letter was to strengthen the christian church in thessalonica by. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the thessalonian epistles. The first epistle to the thessalonians chapter five objectives in studying this chapter 1 to note the unexpected nature of the coming of the lord, and how we should prepare for that event 2 to see what our responsibilities are toward those who are over us in the lord, and what responsibilities we have to one another 3 to appreciate. This is a very strong passage on gods final judgment.

We come now to the main point of 2 thessalonians, chapter 1. Gospels the first four books of the new testament the second part of the bible. The man of lawlessness concerning the coming of our lord jesus christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers and sisters, not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by the teaching. Paul needed to address the three troubles the church in thessalonica faced. He opens the letter, prays the for the thessalonians 1. D 3 while people are saying, peace and safety, e destruction will come on them suddenly, f as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the. Prophetic voice publications the book of ii thessalonians. Paul had mentioned this subject in the first letter 1 thessalonians 5. The purpose of ii thessalonians was in part is to encourage the church due to persecutions. I charge you before the lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters. 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. 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. It is traditionally attributed to paul the apostle, with timothy as a coauthor. While people are saying, peace and safety, destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox. But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so. In chapters, pauls main purpose is the defense of his ministry. The book of 2 thessalonians was likely written in ad 5152.

After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving. A commentary is an uptodate examination of two very important pauline epistles. Paul wrote his first letter to the thessalonian church from the city of corinth around. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks. The first three chapters are about paul longing to visit the church in thessalonica but not being able to because satan stopped them 1 thessalonians 2. Our moderation as to all earthly things should be known to all men.

Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of first thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Book 23 of 29 in the macarthur new testament commentary series. Pauls second letter to the thessalonians is a follow up to the first. Jan 27, 2015 paul urged the thessalonians not to lose their faith in the face of the persecution they were enduring. Boring presents some the most complete and uptodate critical engagement with ii thessalonians, and because of this he rightly deserves a place on everyones shelf. It appears to have been written shortly after 1 thessalonians, in response to certain reports that had come to the apostle regarding the thessalonians progress 3. Opposes and exalts himself above all that is called god 2 as god he sits in the temple of god 3 works counterfeit miracles. 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. The first epistle to the thessalonians, or 1 thessalonians, is a pauline epistle written by the apostle paul, probably between 5254 a.

Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. Paul has heard reports of their growth and gives thanks for this 1. Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians bible survey. Nov, 2011 the preacher who opts for 1 thessalonians 5. I thessalonians 5, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. The birth of the christian religion, university books, new york 1962, pp. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. Pauls authorship of 2 thessalonians has been questioned more often than that of 1 thessalonians, in spite of the fact that it. As youll see in your handout, 1 thessalonians falls into two parts. Some are maintaining that paul told the thessalonians privately about a special, secret coming to catch up the believers before the great apostasy. First epistle to thessalonians read the bible online. The book is a basic book of rejoicing and thanksgiving, six times mentioning joy or rejoicing and three times mentioning thanksgiving.

Beale, gk, 12 thessalonians, ivp new testament series, leicester. Study guide for 1 thessalonians 5 by david guzik blue letter bible. After all, he said, he had told them when he converted them that they would suffer. Modern biblical scholarship is divided on whether the epistle was written by paul. This narrative recounts pauls work in the city of thessalonica during his second missionary journey.

Paul was still in corinth and unable to leave his work there. The three duties just named are probably comprehended 1th 5. The church in thessalonica still had some misconceptions about the day of the lord. A free bible commentary on 2 thessalonians in easyenglish. Ministering with sensitivity and love 1 thessalonians 5. Turn this book over and see if there be any precept that the lord has given you in which he. The apostle exhorts to be always ready for the coming of christ to judgment, which will be with suddenness and surprise. Always be thankful for gods benefits, and always express your thanks. Though the apostle himself was driven from them, yet they had others who laboured among them, and to whom they owed these duties. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living ministries. The second epistle to the thessalonians begins with almost the same wording as the first epistle. While there he spoke in the synagogue, persuading some jews and even more godfearing gentiles that jesus was the promised messiah. I thessalonians 5, new king james version nkjv the.

Constables notes on 1 thessalonians 2020 edition could have been his first inspired epistle. Paul wrote 1 thessalonians and sent it to the church. It is probably one of his earliestknown letters, and one of the oldest books in the new testament. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. The first epistle to the thessalonians introduction author the apostle paul, joined in his salutation by silvanus and timothy 1. He shows them their duty towards their ministers, 1 thessalonians 5. Summary of the book of 2 thessalonians bible survey. In his pastoral epistle paul is cheering them on in order to help them persevere 1.