Second thessalonians commentary on the book

So, the date of the second letter must have been near the end of that period. Released in 2009, this commentary replaces leon morris work on the thessalonian epistles, which is now available as an independent commentary from eerdmans. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. In the previous epistle he had adverted to this subject, but in the mild language of exhortation. For every serious student of gods word, i recommend this book be read with a desire to understand the word of god more clearly. The first and second epistles to the thessalonians the new international commentary on the new testament by morris, leon and a great selection of related. Timothy and silassilvanus who were the apostles companions on his second missionary journey 51 to 54 ac were with him now also. People were satisfied with pauls explanation concerning those who died and were ready and willing to suffer persecution if need be in. Second thessalonians was evidently prompted by three main developments in the report paul received from an unknown source. A free bible commentary on 2 thessalonians in easyenglish. 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.

David guzik commentary on 2 thessalonians 2, where paul gives. Second thessalonians bible commentary you may download this bible commentary on second thessalonians as a single file this file also includes a commentary on the first thessalonians letter. Commentary on first and second thessalonians commentary on. But just as the book of revelation describes great rejection of jesus during the great. For every biblical reference to the first coming of christ, there are eight references to his second coming. Paul has heard reports of their growth and gives thanks for this 1. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. The account of pauls founding of the church at thessalonica is. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls second letter to the thessalonians. The consolation the thessalonians might take against the terrors of this apostasy, v. For they were chosen to salvation, and called to the obtaining of glory. It is traditionally attributed to paul the apostle, with timothy as a coauthor. Pauls second epistle to the thessalonians is in one sense a followup to the first letter. 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.

Second epistle to the thessalonians read the bible online. Study guide on the book of second thessalonians, on line bible commentary for book of second thessalonians, niv commentary second thessalonians, free first. Palmer 1983, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you and give relief. Timothy and silassilvanus who were the apostles companions on his second missionary journey 51 to 54 ac were with him now. Pauls second missionary journey began from antioch acts 15. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living ministries. 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. In his pastoral epistle paul is cheering them on in order to help them persevere 1. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. He saw the need to do a follow up letter to correct false doctrines about the day of the lord as some had thought it had already occurred. In other words, 2 thessalonians is an excellent commentary on 1 thessalonians. Readers familiar with the nicnt and of fee, will need no introductions.

The second epistle followed shortly after the first epistle in a. Nevertheless, many in modern scholarship hold to the authenticity of pauline authorship for 2 thessalonians1 c. Yet the church of the thessalonians continued alive and active. Paul was on his second main journey in which he spread the good news about jesus. All serious students of scripture who are looking to learn about the text and wish to have the best scholarship presented to them in a way that aids in determining the texts meaning will greatly benefit from gundrys commentary on the new testament commentary on first and second thessalonians ebook 9781441237705 by. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the. Second thessalonians 1 second thessalonians 2 second thessalonians 3 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, ver. The purpose of ii thessalonians was in part is to encourage the church due to persecutions. 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. Both epistles deal with jesus second coming within the first century. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. The reference to the work of faith, above, and the emphasis here upon the indwelling christ, show that, although the second coming is not out of mind in these verses, nevertheless, the primary emphasis here would seem to be on the quality of life produced in the thessalonians by the indwelling christ.

The second book of thessalonians niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 53 duration. There was circulating in the thessalonian church a. Delve deeper into gods word in this versebyverse commentary, robert gundry offers a fresh, literal translation and a. Commentary on first and second thessalonians commentary. Tenney points out that every major doctrine of the christian faith is touched upon in these two letters of paul. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, silas, and timothy. Modern biblical scholarship is divided on whether the epistle was written by paul. A few scholars argued that paul wrote 2 thessalonians before 1 thessalonians. He and his friends were in the city of corinth when they wrote the letter. Study guide on the book of second thessalonians, on line bible commentary for book of second thessalonians, niv commentary second thessalonians, free first thessalonians commentary. Youll find david jeremiahs introduction to the book of 2 thessalonians on page 16911692 of the jeremiah study bible.

Commentary on first and second thessalonians ebook. Thanksgiving and prayer we ought always to thank god for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing. Date both thessalonian epistles were written during pauls second missionary journey, thus making them among the earliest of the new testament. Green the letters to the thessalonians pillar new testament commentary, 2002. D 51 or 52, paul addresses some misconceptions from his letter in i thessalonians. To the church of the thessalonians in god our father and the lord jesus christ.

His first letter to them had given rise to further questions, and paul is attempting to answer them in his second letter. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of first thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Second thessalonians distinguishes itself by the detailed teaching it presents on the end times. Scriptural evidence of the second coming 2 thessalonians 2. I and ii thessalonians are letters written to new christian communities in thessalonica early in. Since the subject matter of the second letter has a number of thematic similarities to the first, paul probably had received a second report from the city detailing continuing questions or problems regarding the end times. The apostle assures the thessalonians that the lord would consume and destroy him.

The church at thessalonica was founded by paul and his coworkers timothy and silas during the socalled second missionary journey in ad 50. Paul and his friends wrote them between ad 50 and ad 53. Enduring word bible commentary 2 thessalonians chapter 2. Constables notes on 2 thessalonians 3 the date of composition in the early a. This summary of the book of 2 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 2 thessalonians. Internally, the vocabulary, style, and doctrinal content support the claims in 2 thessalonians 1. The book of 2nd thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. 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. People were satisfied with pauls explanation concerning those who died and were ready and willing to suffer persecution if need be in order to remain true to the gospel that paul preached. That is about 20 years after jesus died and rose again to life. Sometimes teachers state that paul had told the thessalonians there would be a pretribulation rapture, and we are to read this oral tradition into the books of first and second thessalonians. Free bible commentary on the book of second thessalonians. Paul himself founded the church in thessalonica on his second missionary journey acts 17. Stallard, michael, the books of 1 and 2 thessalonians.

These two letters to the thessalonians may be the earliest of the letters of paul that we have. Fee presents the first and second letters to the thessalonians nicnt. Since the subject matter of the second letter has a number of thematic. Grace and peace to you from god the father and the lord jesus christ. Paul, silas and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god our father and the lord jesus christ. Gospels the first four books of the new testament the second part of the. This summary of the book of 2 thessalonians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 thessalonians. Questions and answers on the book of second thessalonians.

This commentary, much in fees typical style, is a fresh approach and lucid, scholarly, and very readable exposition of these earliest of pauline letters. The apostle paul with silvanus silas and timothy a. I have lived my entire christian life by trusting in the inerrancy of the generally accepted translations of the. Paul needed to address the three troubles the church in thessalonica faced. New international commentary on the new testament nicnt 9780802863621 by gordon d. Paul wrote 2 thessalonians from corinth in ad 51 within months of writing the first letter. The second epistle to the thessalonians begins with almost the same wording as the first epistle. Pauls authorship of 2 thessalonians has been questioned more often than that of 1 thessalonians, in spite of the fact that it. It was written from athens or, more likely, corinth on his second missionary journey. This will happen when the lord jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire. Contributing his 3rd volume to the acclaimed nicnt internationally influential scholar gordon d. More than 1 thessalonians, 2 thessalonians has been disputed by some starting with the tubingen school with respect to pauline authorship b. We can be sure about this, and about the date, from the letter and the book of the acts. This book is a letter from paul, silas, and timothy to the church at thessalonica greece, further describing jesus return and encouraging them to withstand the oppression for their beliefs.

These two letters are among the earliest of pauls writings and the new testament books. He was only in the city a short time because he was forced out by enemies of the gospel. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. It is a letter of encouragement, explanation and exhortation to a persecuted church. The christians in thessalonica were still baby christians when paul wrote 2 thessalonians. To the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ. Best commentaries and books on 2 thessalonians logos bible. Paul had to leave thessalonica posthaste due to the great opposition to the gospel. After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving. The first and second epistles to the thessalonians the new international commentary on the new testament by morris, leon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the thessalonian epistles, and the following. In this brilliant commentary, beverly roberts gaventa discu.

And more than that, the solution of the problem as to whether paul wrote the second letter is likewise largely dependent on our knowledge of the first. His disagreement with barnabas over mark resulted in the dissolution of their original partnership 15. Paul wrote this letter to reemphasize the coming return of jesus christ. This bible commentary on second thessalonians is from college press and it is only for your personal use. Pauls second letter to the christians at thessalonica urges them to faithfully continue the work of the gospel. Though paul had to suddenly leave this young church, his deep. Second thessalonians is the theological sequel to the first letter. Now we command you, brethren the apostle now 2 thessalonians 3.