Watch our overview video on 2 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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. Modern biblical scholarship is divided on whether the epistle was written by paul. We had the god of peace at the close of the last epistle 1thessalonians 5. In chapters, pauls main purpose is the defense of his ministry. Both jesus and the man of sin say that they alone should be worshipped 2 thessalonians 2. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of first thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving. The apostle paul prophesies of an apostasy in ii thessalonians 2. The book of 2 nd thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. Both jesus and the man of sin are revealed 2 thessalonians 1. The book of 2 thessalonians was likely written in ad 5152.
The first three chapters are about paul longing to visit the church in thessalonica but not being able to because satan stopped them 1 thessalonians 2. The book of 2 thessalonians read by alexander scourby. New international version now may the lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. 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. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group.
Psalms is the 19th book of the bible and can be found in the old testament. It is traditionally attributed to paul the apostle, with timothy as a coauthor. The first epistle to the thessalonians, commonly referred to as first thessalonians or 1 thessalonians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. But the lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. I and ii thessalonians total book summit church of christ. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, silas, and timothy. This was a primary problem in the first century churchgrowing weary in doing well. The peace prayed for here has perhaps a more immediate reference to external matters than in the parallel passage. Notice how the close of 2 thessalonians is similar to the close of 1 thessalonians. Both jesus and the man of sin have a gospel 2 thessalonians 2. Now we command and exhort such people by the lord jesus christ to work quietly and provide for themselves.
Both jesus and the man of sin have support for their claims by miraculous works 2. They thought it had come already so they stopped with. Now may the lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The prayer is joined to the exhortations, as in 2thessalonians 2. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. In this verse paul implores the authority of the lord jesus christ to command and encourage idle believers to get to work. To read in another version or listen to the portion of scripture click here. In addition, an outstanding feature of this book is an extended exposition and argument on the matter of whether. Timothy brings a good report of thessalonians,chapter 3. But once these effects will cease at the rapture of the believers compare 1 thessalonians 1.
Now may the lord of peace himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. He opens the letter, prays the for the thessalonians 1. Now the lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The best peace is the peace that comes from the lord. This peace is desired for them always, or in every thing.
Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians bible survey. As youll see in your handout, 1 thessalonians falls into two parts. The thessalonian church needed the author of peace to sustain them through this turbulent time. To the church of the b thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ c grace to you and peace the thessalonians faith and example. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. Also, select the version and then click the search the bible button. This is a good general principle but in context paul is talking about brothers and sisters in the church. In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. Interesting facts about 2 thessalonians bible charts. Paul uses this title for god because the church is vulnerable to conflict caused by people leeching off each other. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of second thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Scripture pictures from the book of psalms amazing facts. And let us desire the same blessings for ourselves and our friends. Thanksgiving for the conversion and zeal of the thessalonians, 1.
The literary structure of 1 and 2 thessalonians david alan. A free bible commentary on 2 thessalonians in easyenglish. A commentary is an uptodate examination of two very important pauline epistles. Notice how the close of 2 thessalonians is similar to the. Thankfulness for their reception of the word despite persecution, 2. The same three, paul, silvanus, and timothy sent the letter. These were the departure from the word of god by many 2 thessalonians 2. Paul wrote these letters in response to timothys report that the thessalonians church was prospering despite intense persecution from factions. He not only longs to return but wonders about the future of the believers. Furthermore three prerequisite events had not yet taken place.
Boring presents some the most complete and uptodate critical engagement with ii thessalonians, and because of this he rightly deserves a place on everyones shelf. I recommend this book for all christians, whether you believe the rapture to be true or not. Previous index next the first epistle to the thessalonians chapter three objectives in studying this chapter 1 to see the very real danger of being tempted, and the need to stand fast in the lord 2 to appreciate how our own steadfastness can be a source of joy and strength to those who taught us in the faith 3 to understand the need to increase and abound in love, in order to. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. The apostle sent timothy to establish and comfort the thessalonians 15 he rejoiced at the good tidings of their faith and love. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. The salutation of paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle. The apostle paul identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. It is likely the first of pauls letters, probably written by the end of ad 52 however, some scholars believe.
Verse 2 records that paul always gave thanks for the thessalonians. For what reasons did paul encourage people to thank god. Already he had learned that his authority was not by all parties willingly acknowledged and submitted to. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the. The book of 2 thessalonians was written shortly after the book of 1 thessalonians, probably within a few months. This book gives solid and sound exegetical reasons for 2 thess. Review and defense of pauls ministry among them, 2.
Now may the lord of peace himself give you peace always in every way. Discussion questions lesson 3 stand firm 2 thessalonians 2. The same period of missionary activity is covered by pauls own account in 1 thessalonians. Bkd ii thessalonians lesson 3 page 2 of 2 things in your ear. Paul constantly asked other christians to pray for him romans 15. In the top box type the book of the bible and the chapter e. Now the lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. Now may the lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. Home bible studies thessalonians 2 thessalonians 3 these small group studies of thessalonians contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications.
They supplement one another and will be examined separately. In the greek, to not keep company with someone literally means, do not mix yourselves up with them 3. Commendation for the readers progress in the christian life, 1. But the lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. The letter is more focused on problems in the church and may reflect the receipt of later news from the thessalonians.
Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all. The great apostasy may already be fully underway, spurred by the rising tide of deception in society. The foundation of this problem was the peoples perception that the return of jesus christ was being delayed. Read this bible chapter online, click here to read. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle, and is addressed to the church in thessalonica, in modernday greece. 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.
It gives sound evidence of when, whether before,during, or after, the rapture will occur. Gospels the first four books of the new testament the second part of the bible. Summary of the book of 2 thessalonians bible survey. Notice that neither in this book nor 2 thessalonians does paul mention some see i cor. They were weary from suffering, persecution, and other hardships associated with being a christian. The second coming is referred to repeatedly in 1 thessalonians cf. The church in thessalonica still had some misconceptions about the day of the lord.
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