In pauls day, the region in which thessalonica was located was known as macedonia. Connecting pauls letters to the thessalonians to christians today, this study encourages readers with reassurance and hope as they pursue lives of holiness and love in anticipation of christs return. In chapter 2, paul explains what will happen in the day of the lord 2 thessalonians 2. The navigators is an interdenominational, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people know christ and make him known. Navigators have invested their lives in people for more than 75 years, coming alongside to study the bible, develop a deepening prayer life, and memorize and apply scripture.
The apostle reminds the thessalonians of his preaching and behaviour. Nov 03, 20 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. As you know this is added to the end of the last verse in the arabic version, and which begins this verse thus, as one of you, and as a father comforting his sons, so we but for what is said in the former verse, an appeal is made both to god and to the thessalonians, so that there is no need of adding such a clause there. In the top box type the book of the bible and the chapter e. There is considerable variation of opinion as to how the prophetic portion of this epistle specifically 2 thessalonians 2.
Two thousand years have passed since paul penned 12 thessalonians. Commentaries, history books, and more are linked to this page. Sep 26, 2017 why study the books of 12 thessalonians. Support for this comes from timelines given in the book acts which have been coupled with accounts of roman and jewish history. Deception, delusion, and divine judgment in the day of the lord 2 thes. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. Read 2 thessalonians commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. In their spiritual blindness and because they have believed the lies of the antichrist 2 thess. David guzik commentary on 2 thessalonians 2, where paul gives.
Both jesus and the man of sin have a gospel 2 thessalonians 2. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the thessalonian epistles. 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. Note, when we hear of the apostasy of many, it is matter of great comfort and joy that there is a remnant according to the election of grace which.
The consolation the thessalonians might take against the terrors of this apostasy, v. After listening to andor reading the scripture please answer the related study questions below. Thessalonica was and still is an important seaport about 185 miles 300 km north of athens. Not all have to be so grand, but the idea is the same. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Read 2 thessalonians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. In the last half of chapter 4, paul dealt with concerns that thessalonian believers who died prior to christs second coming would not be part of the resurrection. Enduring word bible commentary 2 thessalonians chapter 2. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. In this verse, apostasia is translated falling away in both the kjv and nkjv, giving the impression that it refers to leaving an organization. Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of second thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. You suffered from your own people the same things those churches suffered from the jews.
Gospels the first four books of the new testament the second part of the bible. The lawless one will be so slick that all who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the book of life of the lamb slain from. Jan 02, 2020 he commends them for what he hears they are doing in the lord, and he prays for them 2 thessalonians 1. He then comforts them under their afflictions and persecutions and tells them what his prayers were to god for them v. Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our lord jesus christ, and by our gathering together unto him, that ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of christ is at hand.
Therefore it is strongly advised that you perform your own inductive bible study of pauls short letter before you go to your favorite commentary or sermon. That may occur on some occasions, but this confuses hairesis with apostasia. Both jesus and the man of sin are revealed 2 thessalonians 1. A major area that separates those who are being saved from those who are perishing is the love of the truth. Wiersbes be ready commentary, this eightweek study includes engaging questions and practical applications that will help you connect gods word with your life. For they were chosen to salvation, and called to the obtaining of glory. Oct 31, 2010 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary.
Paul had previously written the first epistle to clarify this but the church was still having trouble with understanding this doctrine. But we are bound to give thanks to god always for you, brethren beloved by the lord, because god from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the spirit and belief in the truth, 2 thessalonians 2. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Both jesus and the man of sin say that they alone should be worshipped 2 thessalonians 2. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 thessalonians and more. The historical context of pauls epistles to the thessalonians is found in acts 17. Heinrich meyers critical and exegetical commentary on the new testament. I will speak of this letter as though it had chapters. Examples would be starting a business that dedicates all of its profits solely to charity or whoever else god desires, starting a bible smuggling group in some far off country, moses leading the israelis out of egypt, etc. Some think that, when someone accepts heresy, he will leave the church.
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the lord, and admonish you. While there he spoke in the synagogue, persuading some jews and even more godfearing gentiles that jesus was the promised messiah. The wiersbe bible study series delivers practical, indepth guides to selected books of the bible. Wherefore also we pray always for you not only observe the above things to your comfort, to support you under sufferings, but we add our prayers, and not only now, but always, that you may be among them in whom christ will be glorified and admired. If there is any good in us, it is owing to the good pleasure of his goodness, and therefore it is called grace. 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. For this reason god sends them a powerful delusion so that they will. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. This narrative recounts pauls work in the city of thessalonica during his second missionary journey. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. The believers in thessalonica were confused concerning the doctrine of the return of christ. Dont believe them, even if they claim to have had a. But just as the book of revelation describes great rejection of jesus during the great tribulation.
Greek the language that paul and his friends used to write this letter. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. Paul then encourages them to stand firm and instructs them to keep away from idle men who dont live by the gospel 2 thessalonians 3. Suffering in a good cause should sharpen holy resolution. The gospel of christ at first met with much opposition. Also, select the version and then click the search the bible button. For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his.
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