The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. Morris covers both books in a mere 152 pages, but does a. It is unusual in that it was written only a short time after the apostle. Some volumes approach the text versebyverse and others passagebypassage. 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. Its powerful and exemplary effects upon their hearts and lives.
Study the bible online using commentary on 1 thessalonians and more. In the greek new testament, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians. Best commentaries and books on 1 thessalonians logos bible. The book of 1 st thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. 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 1 thessalonians calls believers to live in the gospel and fulfill their calling in the joy of the holy spirit. They reveal the apostle pauls heart and passion as he seeks to guide this congregation towards health and balance. With 2 thessalonians paul continues to remind them that christs return will vindicate their place as rightful children of the living god. Paul, silvanus also known as silas, and timothy were the founding fathers of the church in thessalonica.
Though paul had to suddenly leave this young church, his deep concern for them prompted this letter. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of 1 thessalonians. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The historical context of pauls epistles to the thessalonians is found in acts 17. The christian is called upon to serve in the world and to wait for glory. 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. Study 1 thessalonians using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. After the introduction the apostle begins with a thanksgiving to god for the saving benefits bestowed on them. Top five 12 thessalonians commentaries reading acts. Bible books 1 thessalonians outline of contents english 1 thessalonians outline of contents s. 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. This has become one of my favorite volumes in this series.
Paul, silas and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ. Read 1 thessalonians commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. First thessalonians bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. Read and study 1 thessalonians, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. 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. This term i am once again teaching pauline literature. Both lists of canonical books of the nt circulated in rome. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a. This means that the church, which is the company of those who. Book of 1 thessalonians matthew henry bible commentary. Best commentaries and books on 1 thessalonians logos. It was written from athens or, more likely, corinth on his second missionary journey. The new american commentary is for the minister or bible student who wants to understand and expound the scriptures. 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.
Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of 1 thessalonians, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 1 2 thessalonians ivp new testament commentary book. In august of 2001 he was diagnosed with lung cancer and on august 29th, 2002 he went home to be with the lord. Gospels the first four books of the new testament, matthew, mark, luke and john.
The thessalonians served god and waited on the coming of christ. The holy bible book 52 1 thessalonians kjv dramatized. Thanksgiving for the thessalonians faith we always thank god for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. In pauls day, the region in which thessalonica was located was known as macedonia. In the course of the discussion, he celebrates makes honourable mention of the grace of god towards the thessalonians, 1 thessalonians 1. The best 1 thessalonians commentaries are listed below. D 51 or 52, paul addresses some misconceptions from his letter in i thessalonians. Beale offers an introduction that sets the letters in context and surveys their general content, highlighting issues surrounding their occasion and purpose. 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.
However, timothy soon returned with a good report, prompting paul to pen 1 thessalonians as a letter of encouragement to the new believers. 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. Apr 01, 2020 this term i am once again teaching pauline literature. Paul had to leave thessalonica posthaste due to the great opposition to the gospel. It was after timothy and silvanus rejoined paul in corinth acts 18.
Early church fathers early christian writings has a chapterbychapter list of references to 1 thessalonians in the antenicene fathers st john chrysostom c. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, timothy, and silas. 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 tyndale commentary is a revision of morriss 1956 commentary in the tyndale series. In 1 thessalonians, paul celebrates the churchs holiness, love and future hope as they remain faithful to jesus. Paul himself founded the church in thessalonica on his second missionary journey acts 17. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. Book of 1 thessalonians outline summary online bible nwt. And then mentions the sure evidences of the good success of the gospel among them, which was notorious and famous in several other places. K download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Constables notes on 1 thessalonians 2020 edition could have been his first inspired epistle.
In 1 thessalonians, paul directs the persecuted thessalonian christians to. Book of 2 thessalonians, explained scripture by scripture. Paul wanted to check on the state of the thessalonians faith, for fear that false teachers might have infiltrated their number. I will speak of this letter as though it had chapters.
The roman empire, and the ancient city of thessalonica, have been reduced to rubble. Paul, silvanus, and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ. Beale, ivp new testament commentary ivpntc, intervarsity press, 2003, 279 pp. 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. Despite persecution, they flourish in their faith and stand strong. 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. It was the first he wrote to european christians, and in it the fundamental things of the christian life are very clearly set forth. In 1 and 2 thessalonians youll learn important truths about christs coming specifically regarding the rapture and the antichrist. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in the city of thessalonica compare 1. In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. The greek calls it the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ. Some are classic 1 thessalonians commentaries and other are new releases. 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.
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. You can find the best commentary on 1 2 thessalonians for you using the tools on the right side. Paul undoubtedly had multiple reasons for writing, all coming out of this supreme concern for the flock from which he had been separated. Paul reminds the thessalonians of christs returna tricky passage to interpretbut also reminds them to simply follow christs example while they await his coming. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians by david e. 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. Read 1 thessalonians 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Only modern form critics have seriously doubted the pauls authorship and the authenticity of 1 thessalonians, but their conclusions have not convinced many scholars. 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. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians.
Nov 17, 2016 watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Two thousand years have passed since paul penned 1 2 thessalonians. 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. Such sins were common in the city in which they lived. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead. Yet the church of the thessalonians continued alive and active. Verse 3 for this is the will of god, even your sanctification, that ye abstain from fornication. You will find commentaries for pastors, teachers, professors, and laypeople.
A free bible commentary on the first letter to the thessalonians in easyenglish. It was founded by cassander, king of macedon 315 b. Best commentary on 12 thessalonians best commentaries. The faith, love, and patience of the thessalonians, are evident tokens of their election which was manifested in the power. 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. 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. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly scripture encouragement to share with family and friends. Passing through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where the apostle planted a church that consisted of some believing jews and many. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living.
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