A commentary is an uptodate examination of two very important pauline epistles. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. 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. They thought it had come already so they stopped with. And let us desire the same blessings for ourselves and our friends. But the lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. Notice how the close of 2 thessalonians is similar to the. Notice how the close of 2 thessalonians is similar to the close of 1 thessalonians. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle, and is addressed to the church in thessalonica, in modernday greece. 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. But once these effects will cease at the rapture of the believers compare 1 thessalonians 1.
The thessalonian church needed the author of peace to sustain them through this turbulent time. It is likely the first of pauls letters, probably written by the end of ad 52 however, some scholars believe. Home bible studies thessalonians 2 thessalonians 3 these small group studies of thessalonians contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. A free bible commentary on 2 thessalonians in easyenglish. They were weary from suffering, persecution, and other hardships associated with being a christian. We had the god of peace at the close of the last epistle 1thessalonians 5. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. The apostle paul prophesies of an apostasy in ii thessalonians 2. Both jesus and the man of sin have a gospel 2 thessalonians 2. The peace prayed for here has perhaps a more immediate reference to external matters than in the parallel passage. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. Already he had learned that his authority was not by all parties willingly acknowledged and submitted to.
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. He not only longs to return but wonders about the future of the believers. The foundation of this problem was the peoples perception that the return of jesus christ was being delayed. The book of 2 thessalonians read by alexander scourby. The book of 2 thessalonians was likely written in ad 5152. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of first thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. These were the departure from the word of god by many 2 thessalonians 2. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. Paul uses this title for god because the church is vulnerable to conflict caused by people leeching off each other. Read this bible chapter online, click here to read. Furthermore three prerequisite events had not yet taken place. We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive.
Now may the lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. In the top box type the book of the bible and the chapter e. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of second thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. 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. Interesting facts about 2 thessalonians bible charts. 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. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the. The same three, paul, silvanus, and timothy sent the letter. The great apostasy may already be fully underway, spurred by the rising tide of deception in society.
The first epistle to the thessalonians, commonly referred to as first thessalonians or 1 thessalonians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. The same period of missionary activity is covered by pauls own account in 1 thessalonians. Notice that neither in this book nor 2 thessalonians does paul mention some see i cor. It is traditionally attributed to paul the apostle, with timothy as a coauthor. They supplement one another and will be examined separately. This was a primary problem in the first century churchgrowing weary in doing well. The prayer is joined to the exhortations, as in 2thessalonians 2. The literary structure of 1 and 2 thessalonians david alan. The book of 2 nd thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. The book of 2 thessalonians was written shortly after the book of 1 thessalonians, probably within a few months. Summary of the book of 2 thessalonians bible survey.
Now may the lord of peace himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. This book gives solid and sound exegetical reasons for 2 thess. Now we command and exhort such people by the lord jesus christ to work quietly and provide for themselves. For what reasons did paul encourage people to thank god. Now may the lord of peace himself give you peace always in every way.
Modern biblical scholarship is divided on whether the epistle was written by paul. Timothy brings a good report of thessalonians,chapter 3. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. He opens the letter, prays the for the thessalonians 1. Previous index next the first epistle to the thessalonians chapter three objectives in studying this chapter 1 to see the very real danger of being tempted, and the need to stand fast in the lord 2 to appreciate how our own steadfastness can be a source of joy and strength to those who taught us in the faith 3 to understand the need to increase and abound in love, in order to.
In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. Commendation for the readers progress in the christian life, 1. Paul needed to address the three troubles the church in thessalonica faced. As youll see in your handout, 1 thessalonians falls into two parts. The apostle paul identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. The best peace is the peace that comes from the lord. But the lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. New international version now may the lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. It gives sound evidence of when, whether before,during, or after, the rapture will occur. I and ii thessalonians total book summit church of christ. The second coming is referred to repeatedly in 1 thessalonians cf. In this verse paul implores the authority of the lord jesus christ to command and encourage idle believers to get to work. Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians bible survey. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all.
In addition, an outstanding feature of this book is an extended exposition and argument on the matter of whether. Verse 2 records that paul always gave thanks for the thessalonians. Now the lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. I recommend this book for all christians, whether you believe the rapture to be true or not. Also, select the version and then click the search the bible button. To the church of the b thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ c grace to you and peace the thessalonians faith and example. To read in another version or listen to the portion of scripture click here. Both jesus and the man of sin say that they alone should be worshipped 2 thessalonians 2. Now may the lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. In chapters, pauls main purpose is the defense of his ministry. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill.
After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving. Paul wrote these letters in response to timothys report that the thessalonians church was prospering despite intense persecution from factions. Bkd ii thessalonians lesson 3 page 2 of 2 things in your ear. In the greek, to not keep company with someone literally means, do not mix yourselves up with them 3. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, silas, and timothy. This is a good general principle but in context paul is talking about brothers and sisters in the church. The salutation of paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle. Paul constantly asked other christians to pray for him romans 15. Now the lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. Both jesus and the man of sin are revealed 2 thessalonians 1. Watch our overview video on 2 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
This peace is desired for them always, or in every thing. Both jesus and the man of sin have support for their claims by miraculous works 2. Thanksgiving for the conversion and zeal of the thessalonians, 1. Discussion questions lesson 3 stand firm 2 thessalonians 2. Psalms is the 19th book of the bible and can be found in the old testament. The church in thessalonica still had some misconceptions about the day of the lord. Review and defense of pauls ministry among them, 2. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Thankfulness for their reception of the word despite persecution, 2. The letter is more focused on problems in the church and may reflect the receipt of later news from the thessalonians. Was the mark by which to tell an authentic epistle of his from those forged letters with which false brethren had troubled the church 2 thessalonians 2.
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