For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. Because we are so seldom heavenlyminded, we are of little earthly good. 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. After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving. They are included in the body of the text so the reader can see them as he reads the book without having to page over to a separate outline. Questions should be studied by each individual before your discussion group meets. Finally then, brethren, we request and exhort you in the lord jesus, that as you received from us instruction as to how you ought to walk and please god just as you actually do walk. Previous index next the first epistle to the thessalonians chapter one objectives in studying this chapter 1 to understand how the virtues of faith, hope, and love should express themselves 2 to notice the potential a new congregation has for spreading the good news of the gospel of christ, and being a positive example to all believers summary joined by silvanus and timothy who. Pauls second missionary journey began from antioch acts 15. We give thanks to god always for all of you, remembering you in our prayers, unceasingly calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our lord jesus christ, before our. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of first thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. We thank god always for all of you as we mention you constantly in our prayers, 1. What began in the past finds fruition in the future.
Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. For three sabbaths he reasoned with them from the old testament scriptures, seeking to demonstrate that jesus was the expected messiah. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of second thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Cicero said, thessalonica is in the bosom of the empire. The thessalonians are told to pray for the spread of the good news 3. 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. Internally, the vocabulary, style, and doctrinal content support the claims in 2 thessalonians 1. 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. Aug 04, 20 the thessalonians set a good example for churches in the area 1 thes 1. They thought it had come already so they stopped with their work. Commentary on the epistles of paul to the tessalonians cornelius. Paul urges thessalonians to continue to grow in faith. Headings throughout the following book of 2 thessalonians. The thessalonians were unsettled because they had misunderstood their future hope 1 thess.
It describes a period of transition from the exodus generation to the generation that would enter the promised land. Both thessalonian epistles were written during pauls second missionary journey, thus making them among the earliest of the new testament books. The thessalonians had grown slack in pursuing holiness 1 thess. In this book, a letter from paul to the early church in rome, are many of the essential points of the new testament. This makes it clear that paul is writing to people who are already followers of jesus christ. The apostle paul identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. Summary of the book of 2 thessalonians bible survey. He repeatedly uses phrases like you know and you remember, and then reminds the thessalonians what they have learned from him. While there he spoke in the synagogue, persuading some jews and even more godfearing gentiles that jesus was the promised messiah. Pauls authorship of 2 thessalonians has been questioned more often than that of 1 thessalonians, in spite of the fact that it.
Because of this, books have played a major role in my life for as long as i have been in ministry especially those volumes that explain the truths and enhance my. Thus, the second coming seems to permeate the letter and may be viewed in some sense as its theme. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, timothy, and silas. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians. Outline of the book of i thessalonians floral heights church of christ. Paul,andsilvanus,andtimothy,untothechurchofthethessaloniansingodthefather. The apostles design was to establish and comfort the thessalonians as to the object of their faith, that jesus christ was the saviour of the world.
Commends the thessalonian brethren for remaining steadfast under some difficult afflictions. The book of 2 thessalonians was likely written in ad 5152. Different denominations tease each other with these words. This narrative recounts pauls work in the city of thessalonica during his second missionary journey. First epistle to thessalonians read the bible online. Silas came to him and brought him word concerning the thessalonians see 1 thess. Paul was now clearly at the head of his own missionary band. Intro to 1 thessalonians biblica the international. Paul, silvanus, and timothy to the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ. It is probably one of his earliestknown letters, and one of the oldest books in the new testament. Timothy brings a good report of thessalonians, chapter 3. Paulgivesthankstothethessaloniansfortheirreceptionofthegospel1.
Grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Upon hearing of their progress from timothy, he writes 1 thessalonians. Upon arriving in thessalonica, paul preached in the synagogue, as was his custom. The historical context of pauls epistles to the thessalonians is found in acts 17. This multipart expository study of the first epistle to the thessalonians was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship beginning in 2016. Paul wanted to greet the thessalonians and thank them for their faithfulness. To gain a deeper knowledge of the faith and actions of the christians in thessalonica.
The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on this neglected book of scripture. The church in thessalonica still had some misconceptions about the day of the lord. Each gives a needed emphasis that is not in the other. After pauls forced separation from the thessalonians, he grows increasingly concerned about the progress of their young faith. I and ii thessalonians total book summit church of christ. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians introduction. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the thessalonian epistles. Aug 11, 2017 the thessalonians had grown slack in pursuing holiness 1 thess. Date both thessalonian epistles were written during pauls second missionary journey, thus making them among the earliest of the new testament.
In 1 and 2 thessalonians youll learn important truths about christs coming specifically regarding the rapture and the antichrist. The book of 1 thessolonians introduction clover sites. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. The first epistle to the thessalonians, or 1 thessalonians, is a pauline epistle written by the apostle paul, probably between 5254 a. Walvoords stalwart writing has been greatly expanded upon by hitchcock. The thessalonians faced intense opposition for their faith 2 thess. Paul wrote these letters in response to timothys report that the thessalonians church was prospering despite intense persecution from factions. 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. This summary of the book of 1 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 1 thessalonians. Paul tells the good news about jesus christ being the son of god, with the holy nature of god himself, saying that everyone not jews alone, but gentiles nonjews also with faith and trust in christ was doing right and was ready for heaven. The book of 1st thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. Soon afterwards he took timothy along with him acts 16.
Blackhawk church eat this book weekly bible guide reading 1 and 2 thessalonians key historical background to 1 thessalonians paul, silas and timothy were the first to share the gospel in thessalonica, where many jews and gentiles came to believe and follow jesus acts 17. Thessalonica was a roman colony and very important in the life of the roman empire. I and ii thessalonians bruce adams a people of the book 8year curriculum year 4 quarter 1. Christian repeated unanimous confession of laternamed electors, princes, and estates of the augsburg confession, and of their theologians doctrine and faith. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father, and the lord jesus christ. 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.
Other books vary in order, but these never the students commentary on. The thessalonians set a good example for churches in the area 1 thes 1. In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the. They reveal the apostle pauls heart and passion as he seeks to guide this congregation towards health and balance. His disagreement with barnabas over mark resulted in the dissolution of their original partnership 15. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. The image shown on this page is the title page of the first edition of the book of concord, printed in dresden, germany in 1580. Paul needed to address the three troubles the church in thessalonica faced. It is helpful to trace the locations of paul and his companions that relate to the thessalonian correspondence. Paul urges thessalonians to continue to grow in faith, chapter 3. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead. 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.
This letter was probably written shortly after 1 thessalonians. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. In what way has the study of 1 thessalonians 12 been applicable to your walk of faith. Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians bible survey. Paul wrote this letter to strengthen and encourage the church in thessalonica. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul. His aim for this letter was to strengthen the christian church in thessalonica by. Workbook on first and second thessalonians david padfield 2 1 thessalonians 1. Studying the book of 2 thessalonians in small group discussions lesson 2 the man of lawlessness 2 thessalonians 2. Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians bible charts.
This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or. The first epistle to the thessalonians introduction author the apostle paul, joined in his salutation by silvanus and timothy 1. The headings and subheadings make up an outline of the book. Brother side of the apostles ministry challenge, vv. Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians barnes bible charts author.
They are included in the body of the text so the reader can see them as he reads the book without having to page over to a. It was located 100 miles west of philippi and about 200 miles north of athens. Constables notes on 1 thessalonians 2020 edition could have been his first inspired epistle. The book of numbers narrates a key chapter in the story of israel. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. Wooo on is an eon thessalonians aelo1 1 and 2 thessalonians writing with gratitude and affection to a church that he had visited only briefly, pauls first and second epistles to the thessalonians offer words of encouragement to a faithful but struggling church, and they focus particularly on the encouragement offered by the return of christ. Every chapter of 1 thessalonians ends with a reference to the second coming of christ, with ch.
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