Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of first thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. A commentary like this will not be as technical as some, that really dive into the original languages, but that is not its intent. 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 1 thessalonians, paul directs the persecuted thessalonian christians to.
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 missionary team of paul, silas, timothy and luke went to thessalonica in response to gods leading and their deep sensitivity to the will of god. Mar 30, 2011 a commentary like this will not be as technical as some, that really dive into the original languages, but that is not its intent. 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. You can find the best commentary on 12 thessalonians for you using the tools on the right side. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. The apostle paul identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1.
However, most scholars believe paul spent about three months, rather than three weeks, with the thessalonians because he would have had to have been there long enough to receive more than one offering from the philippian church philippians 4. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 17 and more. He recalls with gratitude how the gospel came to the thessalonians not in word only, but also in power and in the holy spirit and with full conviction 1. You have a very interesting sermon, its a pretty unusual sermon. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. The thessalonian church is the only church not censured for anything. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 thessalonians 1 and more. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. Read 1 thessalonians introduction commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Paul wrote ii thessalonians to correct a false impression held by the members of the church in thessalonica.
Pauls second missionary journey began from antioch acts 15. David guzik commentary on 1 thessalonians 1 describes how the gospel caused changes in the tessalonian christians, which caused them to become. Malherbe, the letters to the thessalonians new jersey. These were committed to him by revelation to proclaim to others eph. He did this by telling them what christ had revealed to him regarding the gathering together with christ of those dead in christ and those remaining alive when he returned. The epistle to the thessalonians the new international. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons.
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. Jun 28, 2012 this is a very useful book since it covers many of the historical and background issues commentaries often treat only briefly. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i wrote additional commentaries, all of them falling under the new be series. Commentary on the epistles of paul to the tessalonians cornelius. His disagreement with barnabas over mark resulted in the dissolution of their original partnership 15. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. In pauls day, the region in which thessalonica was located was known as macedonia. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Since water baptism is essential for salvation, it must be the one baptism that continues today. Lukes account helps us all learn how to count the cost of citizenship in the kingdom of god. 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. The persons to whom this epistle is written, namely, the church of the thessalonians. Though absolute monarchies hold sway over very few peoples today, many still live under totalitarian rule.
Although paul was in thessalonica less than a month acts 17. Support for this comes from timelines given in the book acts which have been coupled with accounts of roman and jewish history. Please read the whole book of 1 thessalonians again as we study chapter 3. First thessalonians is older than matthew, mark, luke, john, acts, romans, and every other new testament book except galatians and james. Paul wrote his first epistle in response to their overture. Walvoord, one of evangelicalisms most prominent leaders, and mark hitchcock, todays leading bible prophecy expert, guide you through the prophecy and exhort believers on practical matters such as moral purity, disciplined living, church relationships, prayer and church discipline. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the local synagogue acts 17. I will speak of this letter as though it had chapters. These thessalonians embraced the gospel as soon as it was preached to them.
The epistle to the thessalonians the new international greek testament commentary. Holy spirit baptism, though practiced in acts, had ceased by the time ephesians was written. It is helpful to trace the locations of paul and his companions that relate to the thessalonian correspondence. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. The epistle to the thessalonians the new international greek testament commentary wanamaker, charles a. Derek thomas takes us through the book of acts and gives the reader great insight into the early church and how it was formed and moved. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. While there he spoke in the synagogue, persuading some jews and even more godfearing gentiles that jesus was the promised messiah. The thessalonians were sure about the truth because they knew the kind of men that paul, silas and timothy were. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. For the thessalonians, theophilus and his fellow seekers, the call to bow to king jesus in repentance directly challenged caesars absolute rule.
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. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. The epistle to the thessalonians the new international greek. Top five 12 thessalonians commentaries reading acts. Nov 17, 2016 watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. This is the holy book of 1 thessalonians, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians.
Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Luke gives the historical background which describe the events that led to the formation of the church in the city of thessalonica. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. For god did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our lord jesus christ. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Read 1 thessalonians 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Introduction to 1 thessalonians bible exposition commentary. Its one of those seemingly unresolved major conflicts in the bible, but we learn. It was the first he wrote to european christians, and in it the fundamental things of the christian life are very clearly set forth. This narrative recounts pauls work in the city of thessalonica during his second missionary journey. According to the account in acts, what had caused this separation. Malherbes commentary is a detailed exegetical commentary that takes seriously forms of ancient letter writing. This is a very useful book since it covers many of the historical and background issues commentaries often treat only briefly.
Paul, along with silas and timothy, founded the church at thessalonica on his second missionary journey acts 17. After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving. Read acts 17 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. When the christian gospel invades such an environment, an authority struggle automatically arises. Kabisch 2729, by a forced exegesis, takes 1 thessalonians 2. We wouldnt know what had happened if it werent for this book. For the thessalonians, theophilus and his fellow seekers, the call to bow to king jesus in repentance directly challenged caesars absolute. His commentaries are deep in spiritual understanding, usually helpful on problem passages, and refreshing in a devotional sense to the really interested reader. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living.
The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Best commentary on 12 thessalonians best commentaries. Thessalonica was and still is an important seaport about 185 miles 300 km north of athens. Acts 17 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. To the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ. Constables notes on 1 thessalonians 2020 edition far and away the largest theological contribution of the epistles 1 and 2 thessalonians lies in what they say about eschatology. Paul, silas and timothy did not live for themselves while at thessalonica. Acts is a transitional book in the sense that it gives us the record of the way god moved in the minds and hearts of men to found and establish the.
For we believe that jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that god will bring with jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. They get to thessalonica and im going to pick up the story in acts 17. For the thessalonians, theophilus and his fellow seekers. A free bible commentary on the first letter to the thessalonians in easyenglish. First, there is pauls characteristic salutation and greeting 1 thessalonians 1. The historical context of pauls epistles to the thessalonians is found in acts 17. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach.
Timothys father was a greek, and silas was a roman citizen. Satan prevented us from coming, in order to rob us of our. Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Acts is a transitional book in the sense that it gives us the record of the way god moved in the minds and hearts of men to found and establish the church and begin its great work in the world today. David guzik commentary on acts 17 continues describing the second missionary journey which takes paul into thessalonica, berea, and athens. 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 questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead. The several persons mentioned in this verse are thought by some to have been joined with paul as messengers of the churches, in carrying their contributions to the poor brethren at jerusalem.
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