Free bible commentary on the book of second thessalonians. It is helpful to trace the locations of paul and his companions that relate to the thessalonian correspondence. Book of 1 thessalonians matthew henrys bible commentary. Its powerful and exemplary effects upon their hearts and lives. The apostle paul identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. It was a great commercial center of pauls time, the inhabitants being greeks, romans and jews. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls first letter to the thessalonians. The authenticity of this epistle is attested by iren.
Constables notes on 1 thessalonians 2020 edition could have been his first inspired epistle. Study 2 thessalonians using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Top five 12 thessalonians commentaries reading acts. Leon morris epistles of paul to the thessalonians the tyndale new testament. Commentary on 16 new testament books, from matthew to 2 timothy.
Enduring word bible commentary of the whole bible with. It was founded by cassander, king of macedon 315 b. Free bible commentary on the book of first thessalonians. He exhorts the thessalonians to work with their hands 1 thess. Study guide on the book of second thessalonians, on line bible commentary for book of second thessalonians, niv commentary second thessalonians, free first thessalonians commentary. Book of 2 thessalonians matthew henrys bible commentary. While there he spoke in the synagogue, persuading some jews and even more godfearing gentiles that jesus was the promised messiah. Green, pillar new testament commentary pntc, eerdmans, 2002, 400 pp. Study guide on the book of first thessalonians, on line bible commentary for book of first thessalonians, niv commentary first thessalonians, free first thessalonians commentary. Oct 07, 2014 1 and 2 thessalonians the story of god bible commentary byron, john, mcknight, scot on. Paul begins this letter, like most, with a declaration of authorship, a clear recipient, an acknowledgment of his position as gods servant, and a blessing.
Timothy was sent back to the church there after paul left, but before this book was written. Thanksgiving for the thessalonians faith we always thank god for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. The enduring word bible commentary is structured by each book of the bible. Malherbes commentary is a detailed exegetical commentary that takes seriously forms of ancient letter writing. It was the first he wrote to european christians, and in it the fundamental things of the christian life are very clearly set forth.
There are a number of helpful commentaries on the thessalonian epistles. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Following a simple 6week bible reading plan, scripture will come alive to your child with the help of spacious. 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. Questions and answers on the book of second thessalonians.
Although the present work is an exposition of pauls letters to the thessalonians, in order to grasp some of the observations that i will make in this chapter and a. Those eight books are now combined into the onevolume bridgeway bible commentary, which is a companion in size, style and format to the bridgeway bible dictionary, an a to z of biblical information. Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of god 1 thessalonians 4. Malherbe, the letters to the thessalonians new jersey. To help your study time, each chapter has the main point extracted from the text. Tertullian on the resurrection of the flesh, 24, quoting 1th 5. It still exists under the name of saloniki, and has a population of from 75,000 to. Additionally, the main point is then organized in an easy to follow outline that flows through the bible text. After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving. Pauls anxious wait in athens 15 timothys comforting report 610 prayer for the thessalonians 11 4. Although the present work is an exposition of pauls letters to the thessalonians, in order to grasp some of the observations that i will make in this chapter and a later chapter, we 1 vincent cheung, commentary on philippians.
In this commentary, gene green reads pauls two letters to the thessalonians in light of the canon of scripture and of new knowledge about the firstcentury world of thessalonica. What follows is an an organized and curated list of content. Matthew mark luke john acts romans 1 corinthians 2 corinthians galatians ephesians philippians colossians 1 thessalonians 2 thessalonians 1 timothy 2 timothy. This summary of the book of 1 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 1 thessalonians. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. This is a very useful book since it covers many of the historical and background issues commentaries often treat only briefly. Please use the dropdown menus below to select the book, chapter, and verse you wish to study with andrews online bible commentary. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. Paul highlights that god expects every christian who can work to do so 1 thess. Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our lord jesus christ, in the sight of god and our father. Rather than evading work, the thessalonian christians are to be industrious, laboring so as to earn their own living. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 thessalonians and more.
This narrative recounts pauls work in the city of thessalonica during his second missionary journey. Study 1 thessalonians using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Thessalonica was formerly the metropolis of macedonia. Book of 1 thessalonians outline summary online bible nwt. The eight handbooks were dedicated to people who, in different ways, had a significant influence in my life and ministry. William barclay the letters to the thessalonians daily study bible. The first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians commentary by a. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. Study guide on the book of second thessalonians, on line bible commentary for book of second thessalonians, niv commentary second thessalonians, free first. Best commentaries and books on 1 thessalonians logos bible. Read 2 thessalonians commentary using john gills exposition of the bible.
This is a great way to read andrews notes on a mobile device or computer. Jun 28, 2012 this is a very useful book since it covers many of the historical and background issues commentaries often treat only briefly. Bruce the new bible commentary ivf william hendriksen new testament commentary. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. The apostle paul, being diverted from his design of going into the provinces of asia, properly so called, and directed after an extraordinary manner to preach the gospel in macedonia acts 16. Click here for an exhaustive list of content on 1 thessalonians. The historical context of pauls epistles to the thessalonians is found in acts 17. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus one. The life application bible commentary series is the only commentary to offer sermon and lesson applications alongside stirring commentary. Paul, silas and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ. Pauls ministry in thessalonica 112 thessalonians accepted gods word 16 paul longs to see the thessalonians 1720 3. 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. The eight handbooks were dedicated to people who, in different ways, had a.
Questions and answers on the book of first thessalonians. Study guide on the book of first thessalonians, on line bible commentary for book of first thessalonians, niv commentary first thessalonians, free first. Pratte, 2016 bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians introduction. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary. 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. 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. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of first thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork.
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