Paul asks for the thessalonians to pray for him and his companions, so that gods word will spread quickly. My prayer is that you grow stronger as disciples as a result of this intensive study of 1 and 2 thessalonians. This is a very strong passage on gods final judgment. Summary of the book of 2 thessalonians bible survey. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of second thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork.
Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. Paul needed to address the three troubles the church in thessalonica faced. The bible ii thessalonians, letter to the christian church. Paul wrote the little epistle of 2 thessalonians to explain the day of the lord. The book of second thessalonians dont let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction. Pauls autographic attestation and benediction 2 thessalonians 3. This narrative recounts pauls work in the city of thessalonica during his second missionary journey. Do not associate with them, in order that they may feel ashamed. Give two reasons why paul said he was bound to give thanks for the. And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has faith. They thought it had come already so they stopped with their work. Following the prayer which concluded the previous chapter, paul, in this, urgently requested that the thessalonians would continue to pray for him 2 thessalonians 3.
The revelation of the man of lawlessness 2 thessalonians 2. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living ministries. This was a primary problem in the first century churchgrowing weary in doing well. The purpose of timothys mission to the thessalonians was to establish,to make them steadfast in the midst of persecution, to make them rooted and grounded in love, to make their very trials serve that allimportant end, that they, as a church, might cast forth roots like lebanon. Boring helps the contemporary reader listen in on the conversations between paul and the thessalonians and between pauls literary descendent and those same christians with keen awareness of the political, social, and religious environments in which they lived.
Eugene borings treatment of 1 and 2 thessalonians is thoroughly researched, exegetically perceptive, and theologically insightful. Paul prays that their hearts will be established at the coming of jesus 1 thes 3. No entry exists in forerunner commentary for 2 thessalonians 3. Paul wrote 2 thessalonians from corinth in ad 51 within months of writing the first.
The book of 1st 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 thessalonians will be pauls hope, joy, and crown when jesus returns 1 thes 2. It is traditionally attributed to paul the apostle, with timothy as a coauthor. So he reaches out to them again with a letter that addresses these three issues.
Opposes and exalts himself above all that is called god 2 as god he sits in the temple of god 3 works counterfeit miracles. The apostle sent timothy to establish and comfort the thessalonians 15 he rejoiced at the good tidings of their faith and love. Living in light of the lords return 1 thessalonians 5. After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving. Like 1 thessalonians, this letter deals extensively with eschatology see introduction to 1 thessalonians. Summary of 2 thessalonians 3 paul asks for the thessalonians to pray for him and his companions, so that gods word will spread quickly. Paul wants them to be prepared for the day of the lord 1 thes 4. Prophetic voice publications the book of ii thessalonians.
Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the lord may run and be glorified, even as also it is with you. Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of 2 thessalonians in the bible king james version. Various practical exhortations were then given 2 thessalonians 3. Perhaps this is accounted for not only by the continuing harassment but also by the shortness of his own stay in thessalonica even if that were over twice as long as the conventional three weeks. Pauls personal reflections of the thessalonians chs. Aug 04, 20 the thessalonians will be pauls hope, joy, and crown when jesus returns 1 thes 2. Paul frequently enlisted prayer support from the churches for his ministry rom. First epistle to thessalonians read the bible online. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a. Verse 2 records that paul always gave thanks for the thessalonians.
What began in the past finds fruition in the future. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. Not long after receiving i thessalonians from paul, some of the thessalonian believers. As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. The second epistle to the thessalonians was written from athens. The grace of our lord jesus christ be with you all. Paul closes his second epistle to the thessalonians by first asking that the lord of peace give them peace always in every way 16. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the thessalonian epistles. In the close of the foregoing chapter, the apostle had prayed earnestly for the thessalonians, and now he desires their prayers, encouraging them to trust in god, to which he subjoins another petition for them v.
The salutation of paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle. In chapter 2 paul reminds the believers that the apostasy must take place vv. 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. Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians bible survey.
The book is a basic book of rejoicing and thanksgiving, six times mentioning joy or rejoicing and three times mentioning thanksgiving. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the. Watch our overview video on 2 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. Early church writers are agreed on the matter, with. To the church of the thessalonians in god our father and the lord jesus christ 2 grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ thanksgiving. Thessalonica was originally an ancient town named thermai, meaning hot springs. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. He then offers a salutation in his own handwriting as a sign of authorship, followed with a prayer that the grace of the lord be with them all 1718. Timothy was an associate of the apostle paul he was a young pastor whom paul would send to various churches for special reasons. Paul, and silvanus, and timotheus, unto the church of the thessalonians in god our father and the lord jesus christ. The church in thessalonica still had some misconceptions about the day of the lord.
Paul talks about timothy is these verses, and shows us some of the qualities that pastors should still show. Pauls relationship with them and pauls exhortations to them 45. Paul, as in 1 thessalonians, identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. Who were the three brethren joined in greeting the thessalonians. In time it became an important city because of its strategic location near the aegean sea. For it will not be, unless the departure comes first. The apostle expresses confidence in the thessalonians, and prays for them. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, timothy, and silas. Daily bible reading ii thessalonians sunday, july 5, 2020. In the roman empire, it became the capital of the province of macedonia and its largest city with 200,000 people.
If somebody who was known to youmaybe even somebody who was close to youcame up to you, and seemingly with no provocation whatsoever, punched you right in the nose and you fell on your backsideof course, wondering what in the world is going on. The purpose of timothys mission to the thessalonians was to establish,to make them steadfast in the midst of persecution, to make them rooted and grounded in love, to make their very trials serve that allimportant end, that they, as. 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. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. Approximately when was the ii thessalonian letter written. Modern biblical scholarship is divided on whether the epistle was written by paul. The book of 2nd thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. He writes 1 to encourage persecuted believers, 2 to correct a misunderstanding concerning the lords return and 3 to exhort the thessalonians to be steadfast and to work for a living 2. This summary of the book of 2 thessalonians provides information about the title.
What blessing does paul greet them with in this second letter. The foundation of this problem was the peoples perception that the return of jesus christ was being delayed. Paul wrote this letter to strengthen and encourage the church in thessalonica. The secret of bountiful believers 1 thessalonians 1. 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. They describe pauls confidence in the believers and confidence in gods judgment on the unbelievers.
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