The second epistle to the thessalonians introduction author the apostle paul, joined in his salutation by silvanus and timothy 1. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. Soon after leaving the area for the southern province of achaia. They had turned to god from worshipping idols, and were now great is works of faith and love, having a patient hope in our lord jesus christ. He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you and give relief. Preface there are so many different theories and interpretations proliferating within the church about 2nd thessalonians chapter 2, that it is incumbent upon all who value sound hermeneutics to make an serious effort to carefully study these scriptures, and search out exactly what god is illustrating here. I gain the impression this idea of trying to do good each day, knowing we never can please god perfectly and completely, may be widespread in christian thinking. The book provides a great deal of information on the end times events. 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. It is likely the first of pauls letters, probably written by the end of ad 52 however, some. Providing personal reflections 1 th and apostolic instructions 1 th 45 c.
Ii thessalonians 3, new king james version nkjv the bible app. 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. It is traditionally attributed to paul the apostle, with timothy as a coauthor. The second and third chapters of the book of revelation include promises to the overcomersto the conquerors, not to those who believe it is impossible to overcome through christ. Many people today scoff at hell but here we see that it is a very serious matter. This little book gives us some new ideas about the last days. Second epistle to the thessalonians simple english. Second thessalonians 1 3, first timothy 1 6, second timothy 1 4, titus 1 3, philemon 1, hebrews 17. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. Because god is faithful, he could be trusted to strengthen the thessalonians and protect them from satan. After the first letter was sent, probably soon, some of the thessalonians were not sure that those who had died would share in the second coming of. The historical context is acts 1618, especially acts 17. Timothy and silassilvanus who were the apostles companions on his second missionary journey 51 to 54 ac were with him now also.
Pauls conviction of the genuineness of his readers conversion was based on subjective and objective factors. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to. The church in thessalonica still had some misconceptions about the day of the lord. Tom constables expository notes on 2 thessalonians this is also available in the net. Written shortly after the establishment of the church in thessalonica b.
Written to the congregation in thessaloniki, greece on behalf of paul possibly in aramaic by either timothy or sylvanus between 52 and 54ce. Concerning the coming of our lord jesus christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers and sisters, not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by the teaching allegedly from uswhether by a prophecy or by word of mouth or by letterasse. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. Persecution to christians was a major problem as well as people not functioning their christian duties in the church. The purpose of ii thessalonians was in part is to encourage the church due to persecutions. After the first letter was sent, probably soon, some of the thessalonians were not sure that those who had died would share in the second coming. William hendriksens commentary on 1 and 2 thessalonians was the first of several commentaries that he wrote on the new testament, a project that he did not complete because of his death but that was taken over by simon kistemaker and has now been finished. The lord is faithful to provide for our daily needs matthew 6. 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. The apostle paul wrote second thessalonians from the city of corinth. The letters first and second thessalonians are traditionally associated with the pauline foundation of the macedonian church at thessalonica. Second epistle to the thessalonians read the bible online. Paul needed to address the three troubles the church in thessalonica faced.
I recommend this book for all christians, whether you believe the rapture to be true or not. 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. The first is seen as representing pauls earliest epistolary efforts and as providing two successive moments in his long relationship as advisor to that community. After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving. In his pastoral epistle paul is cheering them on in order to help them persevere 1. The second epistle to the thessalonians begins with almost the same wording as the first epistle. Now in verse, we come to the major problem this book addresses the misunderstanding about the coming of the lord.
Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. Dec 22, 2011 he died and met god, and he wasnt ready. 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. Internally, the vocabulary, style, and doctrinal content support the claims in 2 thessalonians 1. Paul, silas, and timothy ministered on their second missionary journey in philippi and left after their imprisonment and subsequent release acts 16. I have lived my entire christian life by trusting in the inerrancy of the generally accepted translations of the old and new testaments. Everything in 2 thessalonians contributes to these twin themes of endurance through suffering and the eternal scope of divine grace. This will happen when the lord jesus is revealed from heaven in.
Listen to chuck swindolls overview of first thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. In this verse paul and his coworkers express their confidence in the lord. 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. Why i want to study the thessalonian epistles acts 16 and 17, introductory lesson to thessalonian series. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle, and is addressed to the church in thessalonica, in modernday greece. He writes 1 to encourage persecuted believers, 2 to correct a misunderstanding concerning the lords return and 3 to exhort the thessalonians to be steadfast and to work for a living 2. As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. The coming of the lord and the hour of the resurrection from the dead are discussed also in the fifteenth chapter of first corinthians and the nineteenth and twentieth chapters of the book of revelation. Thessalonica was the second city in europe where paul taught and left a christian church.
Ii thessalonians 3, new king james version nkjv the. An introduction to second thessalonians an argument of second thessalonians a selected bibliography for 1 and 2 thessalonians. What follows is an an organized and curated list of content. This paper discusses the book of 2nd thessalonians. In our study of first thessalonians, we found it to be an epistle. First and second thessalonians hardcover january 1, 1953. 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 global message of pauls second letter to the thessalonians is that amid suffering, believers must remember the sovereign grace that has rescued them in jesus christ. Click here for an exhaustive list of content on 2 thessalonians. The second epistle to the thessalonians introduction to the epistle 1. But the lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and. Lets stop unfriending the world, has just been released. The book of 2 thessalonians was likely written in ad 5152.
And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has faith. Summary of the book of 2 thessalonians bible survey. This is a call to becoming a friend of sinners like the lord jesus was. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.
In pauls second letter to the thessalonians, he continues to encourage th. This book gives solid and sound exegetical reasons for 2 thess. But the lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. Paul has heard reports of their growth and gives thanks for this 1. The apostle was told that, from some expressions in his first letter, many expected the second coming of christ was at hand, and that the day of judgment would arrive in their time. In his second letter to the thessalonians, paul will remind them that he and his colleagues did not eat bread from anyones hand without paying for it, but in labor and travail worked night and day, that we might not burden any of you 2 thessalonians 3. Pauls authorship of 2 thessalonians has been questioned more often than that of 1 thessalonians, in spite of the fact that it. 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.
Like 1 thessalonians, this letter deals extensively with eschatology see introduction to 1 thessalonians. The bible book of second thessalonians 2001 translation. The second epistle to the thessalonians was written soon after the first. 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. Modern biblical scholarship is divided on whether the epistle was written by paul. Paul wrote 2 thessalonians from corinth in ad 51 within months of writing the first letter.
Date both thessalonian epistles were written during pauls second missionary journey, thus making them among the earliest of the new testament. These thessalonian christians had gotten the idea that when jesus christ returned to earth the second time to begin his millennial kingdom, those who were alive when he came back and they were expecting him within their. But the lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. This book is believed to a letter from the apostle paul to a church in thessalonica a part of ancient greece. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. It gives sound evidence of when, whether before,during, or after, the rapture will occur. 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.
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