Book of 1 thessalonians matthew henry bible commentary. There are also some great prayers in 2 thessalonians that can be an example for us on how to pray for other believers today. Two thousand years have passed since paul penned 12 thessalonians. The book of 2 thessalonians is filled with information that explains the end times. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. This is a book of encouraging that longnecker describes as being a letter filled with brotherly love and eschatological hope.
Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. Paul knew that the people had been exposed to errant teaching from those in opposition to the way of jesus christ and the grace of god. The book of 2 nd thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a. Paul, silas and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ. Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians bible charts. How much more so when it comes to the end of the whole world. In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. The headings and subheadings make up an outline of the book. For since we believe that jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when jesus returns, god will bring back with him the believers who have died. It was written to a struggling, yet vigorous church that was only a few months old, made up of christians who had just come to christ under pauls ministry.
They are included in the body of the text so the reader can see them as he reads the book without having to page over to a. The thessalonian church was still plagued by persecution and misunderstanding at this time, hence this second letter is written just shortly after the first. The church in thessalonica still had some misconceptions about the day of the lord. Intro to 1 thessalonians biblica the international. The same three, paul, silvanus, and timothy sent the letter. Summary of 1 thessalonians 3 paul then recalls how he sent timothy to them to encourage them and to get a report as to how they are doing. Thessalonica was, during the time of paul, one of the two most important commercial centers in greece corinth was the other. Hes writing to a group of christians in thessalonica, and hes just pleased as punch because hes heard a report that they are kicking butt when it comes to having faith. Headings throughout the following book of 1 thessalonians. The book of 2 thessalonians kjv audio bible full by. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. The book of 1 st thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. Acts tells us that paul visited this city and began his ministry in the jewish synagogue, but broadened his outreach to gentiles as well.
Paul established the congregation at thessalonica during his. The first book of thessalonians niv audio holy bible. Everyone would like to have some insight into what their future holds. For we know, brothers and sisters loved by god, that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the. Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians barnes bible charts author. Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Paul reminds the thessalonians of christs returna tricky passage to interpretbut reminds them to simply follow christs example in the meantime.
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 recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. 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. The first letter of paul to the thessalonians is also the first letter the apostle wrote. 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. 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 2 thessalonians was likely written in ad 5152. The main themes that run through 1 thessalonians is living holy and sanctified lives and being selfcontrolled and alert. It is likely the first of pauls letters, probably written by the end of ad 52. Paul, along with silas and timothy, founded the church at thessalonica on his second missionary journey acts 17. In the greek new testament, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians. For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the holy ghost, and in much assurance. New testament papyrus 46, one of the oldest new testament papyri, showing 2 cor 11. 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.
Acts tells us that paul visited this city and began his ministry in the jewish synagogue, but broadened his. In 1 and 2 thessalonians youll learn important truths about christs coming specifically regarding the rapture and the antichrist. Far and away the largest theological contribution of both 1 and 2 thessalonians lies in what they say about eschatology. Now well picking up again where we left off in ii thessalonians 2.
Paul and his companions had established the church in thessalonica but were forced to leave by opponents of the gospel. It is probably one of his earliestknown letters, and one of the oldest books in the new testament. Aug 11, 2017 this article is part of the why study the book. After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving.
Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living ministries. The book of 1 thessalonians calls believers to live in the gospel and fulfill their calling in the joy of the holy spirit. Again paul concentrates on clearing up the events leading up to the second coming, and instructs the believers on what must happen before such events can come to pass. Impressed by the faithfulness of the thessalonians in the face of persecution, paul wrote to encourage the christians in that community with the goal that they would continue to grow in godliness. Read and study 1 thessalonians, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Paul was still in corinth and unable to leave his work there. It is traditionally attributed to paul the apostle, with timothy as a coauthor. Not only is 1 thessalonians the first of two letters to the church at thessalonica, it is pauls first letter period.
What follows is an an organized and curated list of content. 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. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. First epistle to thessalonians read the bible online. May 25, 2019 through the bible with les feldick lesson 2 part 3 book 43 2 thessalonians 2. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, timothy, and silas. Read and study 2 thessalonians, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. It is unusual in that it was written only a short time after the apostle. This is a delightfully revealing letter, showing the heart of the apostle toward these new christians, and also. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible.
He explains that it is because of persecutions that he was concerned, and he reminds them that he told them beforehand that persecution would happen. Book of 2 thessalonians, explained scripture by scripture. Thus, pauls first two letters were written to thessalonica. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. Thessalonica is located on the gulf of alonika, which is on the northwest corner of the aegean sea. See the list below for their most common abbreviations.
First thessalonians is the eighth of pauls letters. His aim for this letter was to strengthen the christian church in thessalonica by. Over a quarter of 1 thessalonians and nearly half of 2 thessalonians deal with problems and issues regarding the parousia or coming of christ from heaven. The bible book of 1 thessalonians with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Second thessalonians distinguishes itself by the detailed teaching it presents on the end times. First and second thessalonians comprise some of the earliest new testament writings. This is the holy book of 1 thessalonians, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. First thessalonians provides christians with the clearest biblical passage on the coming rapture of believers, an event that will inaugurate the sevenyear tribulation. The first epistle to the thessalonians, or 1 thessalonians, is a pauline epistle written by the apostle paul, probably between 5254 a. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of 1 thessalonians, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. Thanksgiving for the thessalonians faith we always thank god for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. The roman empire, and the ancient city of thessalonica, have been reduced to rubble.
Paul wrote this letter to strengthen and encourage the church in thessalonica. The holy bible book 52 1 thessalonians kjv dramatized. Dec 09, 2017 the book of 2 thessalonians read by alexander scourby. 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. 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 us 2. The first epistle of thessalonians 1 thessalonians from the holy bible new international version niv book 52 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of. Later, paul sent timothy back to thessalonica to check on the church there, and timothys report led paul to write this letter. Click here for an exhaustive list of content on 1 thessalonians. Study 1 thessalonians using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. They thought it had come already so they stopped with their work. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all.
We hope this outline of 1 thessalonians will assist you as you study gods holy word. The book of 1st thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. 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. It was the first he wrote to european christians, and in it the fundamental things of the christian life are very clearly set forth. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, silas, and timothy. It also exhorts us not to be idle and to work for what we have. 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. Paul wrote 1 thessalonians and sent it to the church.
The first epistle to the thessalonians, commonly referred to as first thessalonians or 1. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. 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. 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. They reveal the apostle pauls heart and passion as he seeks to guide this congregation towards health and balance. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle, and is addressed to the church in thessalonica, in modernday greece. Pauls second letter to the thessalonians is a follow up to the first. The book of 2 thessalonians was written shortly after the book of 1 thessalonians, probably within a few months. Historical allusions in the book fit pauls life as recounted in acts and in his own letters 2. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. The letter is more focused on problems in the church and may reflect the receipt of later news from the thessalonians. 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. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father, and the lord jesus christ.