It was founded by cassander, king of macedon 315 b. 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 the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. We should pray, not only for ourselves, but for others also. And then mentions the sure evidences of the good success of the gospel. The manner in which the apostles preached, the matter of their doctrine, and the tenor of their lives, 311. Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians bible survey. Sometimes a helpful way to study a book is to make a chart that shows the contents in a simple, onepage format. When paul first came to thessalonica, silas came with him acts 17. It still exists under the name of saloniki, and has a population of from 75,000 to. The apostle sets forth how the gospel was brought and preached to the thessalonians, in consequence of his being persecuted at philippi, 1,2. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. 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.
He directs christians to have respect for church leaders since many of them devote their own time and energies into serving the church as well as working in. The book of 1 thessalonians, chapter 1 catholic bible. Suffering in a good cause should sharpen holy resolution. Jun 28, 2012 i find his comments on the eschatology of 1 2 thessalonians refreshing, and judging from the underlining in my copy of the book, i have stolen learned a great deal from morris. Shows the thessalonians that they are children of the light. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Then, if we were to reconstruct the story of the thessalonians active faith, it would proceed with the following points.
The thessalonian church the first epistle to the thessalonians is probably the first epistle that paul ever wrote, around 52 ad. A comparison reveals considerable similarities of structure and language, but differences in tone and content. Oct 22, 2017 his praise for the thessalonians arises from, is surrounded by, and aims toward the work of god. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. Paul was saying, you do not need anyone to tell you what happened, for you yourselves know it. Pratte, 2016 bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians introduction. Top five 12 thessalonians commentaries reading acts.
This summary of the book of 1 thessalonians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 thessalonians. Even when issues and concerns are shared by both, 2 thessalonians seems at odds with comments in 1 thessalonians. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father, and the lord jesus christ 2 we give thanks to god always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers 3 remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our lord. The book is a basic book of rejoicing and thanksgiving, six times mentioning joy or rejoicing and three times mentioning thanksgiving. Many gentiles in the church had come out of idolatry, which was not a particular problem among the jews of that time 1 thessalonians 1. Paul addressed the thessalonians but his instructions apply to all christians in the body of christ throughout the ages.
In pauls day, the region in which thessalonica was located was known as macedonia. The unexpressed statement is, this report is true that is, the report paul had mentioned a moment before in 1 thessalonians 1. Thus, the second coming seems to permeate the letter and may be viewed in some sense as its theme. Discipleship lessons participant handout guides if you are working with a class or small group, feel free to duplicate the following handouts at no additional charge.
Greg beale, 1 2 thessalonians downers grove, ill intervarsity, 2003. Thessalonica was an invaluable center for the spread of the gospel. 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. I find his comments on the eschatology of 12 thessalonians refreshing, and judging from the underlining in my copy of the book, i have stolen learned a great deal from morris. Thessalonica was and still is an important seaport about 185 miles 300 km north of athens.
He directs christians to have respect for church leaders since many of them devote their own time and energies into serving the church as well as working in secular occupations. The epistle claims to be written by paul 1 thess 1. It was the first he wrote to european christians, and in it the fundamental things of the christian life are very clearly set forth. Keys to a healthy christian community 1 thessalonians 5.
Even when issues and concerns are shared by both, 2. An archangel is an angel of a higher rank than the other angels are. The wonder and warning of christs return 1 thessalonians 4. This letter is full of interest because it is certainly among the first of those. Greg beale, 12 thessalonians downers grove, ill intervarsity, 2003. Paul notes that he and his colleagues did not simply talk about the gospel, they lived it. God had told them to go and tell people the gospel of jesus christ. The most important concerns of the first letter all but disappear in the second, and minor concerns of the first letter increase in intensity in the second. A free bible commentary on the first letter to the thessalonians in easyenglish.
His praise for the thessalonians arises from, is surrounded by, and aims toward the work of god. They lived it to the degree that when the new believers wanted to know. The book of 1st thessalonians 1st thessalonians chapter 1 1. Paul, and silvanus, and timotheus, unto the church of the thessalonians which is in god the father and in the lord jesus christ. And then mentions the sure evidences of the good success of the gospel among them, which was notorious and famous in several other places v. The first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians commentary by a. The opening words of 1 thessalonians identify the authors as the coworkers paul, silvanus identified as silas in the book of acts, and timothy. He begins by saying that the church finds its calling in god and in the lord jesus christ 1 thessalonians 1.
The thessalonian letters present the first literary evidence for the use of parousia. It is probable that most jews of the diaspora had a hebrew name and a greek name. Best, a commentary on the first and second epistles to the thessalonians. People ask me how i remember so many details about the word and i laugh. Every chapter of 1 thessalonians ends with a reference to the second coming of christ, with ch. Paul wrote his first letter to the thessalonian church from the city of corinth around ad 51, just a few months after having preached in thessalonica on his second missionary journey.
But we behaved gently when we were among you, like a devoted mother nursing and cherishing her own children. This commentary is in the ivp new testament commentary series and is intended for pastors and. Such sins were common in the city in which they lived. 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. Next chapter of 1 thessalonians the book of 1 thessalonians, chapter 1 we hope that you find the content of the book of 1 thessalonians, chapter 1 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to. Commentary on 1st and 2nd thessalonians paperback june 8, 1992 by leon crouch author 2. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. And the best good may be expected from god, as our father, for the sake of christ.
The trick is keeping is all on one page, and working over the material often for a chart of 1 and 2 thessalonians. Ask the class to follow along, looking for how paul had preached the gospel to. Its powerful and exemplary effects upon their hearts and lives. The authenticity of this epistle is attested by iren. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. The apostle continues to speak of christs coming to judgment, and the uncertainty of the time in which it shall take place, and the careless state of sinners, 1 thessalonians 5. Why i want to study the thessalonian epistles acts 16 and 17, mark dever.
Study the bible online using commentary on 1 thessalonians 1 and more. The gospel of christ at first met with much opposition. Tertullian on the resurrection of the flesh, 24, quoting 1th 5. Bible study commentary and notes to accompany some of our workbooks are avail. It was a great commercial center of pauls time, the inhabitants being greeks, romans and jews. You can find the best commentary on 12 thessalonians for you using the tools on the right side. The book of 1 thessalonians 10 questions by lisonyasloan last updated. The command and blessing of holy sex 1 thessalonians 4. The persons to whom this epistle is written, namely, the church of the thessalonians, the converted jews and gentiles in thessalonica. The message of 1 thessalonians capitol hill baptist church. First thessalonians is the eighth of pauls letters. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians. Pauls relationship with them and pauls exhortations to them 45.
David guzik commentary on 1 thessalonians 1 describes how the gospel caused. For gives the first reason that paul knew that these people had been. The believers under the old testament waited for the coming of the. In this commentary, beverly roberts gaventa discusses the issues central to each epistle, identifying what makes each book important for the life of the church today, as well as for preachers and teachers. Asked to speak to the sixth grade class at a school with a high dropout rate, he wondered what he could say to inspire these students to stay in school. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father, and the lord jesus christ. Best commentary on 12 thessalonians best commentaries.