The spiritual quality and the structure excellence of this outline commentary of first thessalonians is on par with the authors other writings, which cover all the books of the bible and have been used by many scores of thousands of believers. The second epistle to the thessalonians was written soon after the first. The christians in thessalonica were still baby christians when paul wrote 2 thessalonians. The second epistle to the thessalonians begins with almost the same wording as the first epistle. Second thessalonians appears to have been written just a few months, possibly a year, after first thessalonians. 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. Outline of 2 thessalonians it is our sincere desire that this outline of 2 thessalonians will assist you in your investigation of gods holy word his personal letter to you. Expositions from the book of second thessalonians saint.
It says not to be troubled by a previous letter written as if by paul, whi. His aim for this letter was to strengthen the christian church in thessalonica by. Paul, worried about his friends and their troubles with false teachers, wrote this second letter to the believers at thessalonica in the hope of encouraging their. The book of second thessalonians logos bible software. In the fourth verse of this first chapter of second thessalonians, paul was highly complimentary of the way the thessalonians were enduring persecutions and afflictions. In the greek new testament, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians. 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. Buried in the bowels of the earth for centuries, recently unearthed by a team of hearty explorers.
The church in thessalonica still had some misconceptions about the day of the lord. These young christians were being pressured by their enemies. He will punish those who do not know god and do not obey the gospel of our lord jesus. Second thessalonians was undoubtedly written to deal with the embarrassment resulting from pauls belief that jesus would return in his own lifetime, yet died disappointed. Christian women faith articles, encouragement, growth.
Nevertheless, many in modern scholarship hold to the authenticity of pauline authorship for 2 thessalonians1 c. Susan presley and max hazell authors of the great book, hezekiah. It was the first he wrote to european christians, and in it the fundamental things of the christian life are very clearly set forth. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to. This would place the writing of the epistle during pauls extended stay at corinth on his second missionary journey cf. Everything in 2 thessalonians contributes to these twin themes of endurance through suffering and the eternal scope of divine grace. These are all of the chapters of the book of 2 thessalonians. Book name abbreviations genesis gen, ge, gn exodus exod, exo, ex leviticus lev, le, l. While christ tarries there is still much to do but having this expectation propels you to do rather than to sleep.
The literary structure of 1 and 2 thessalonians david alan. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. Biography of paul both the internal and external evidence points to paul writing this epistle. This book tells us about christ coming with his angels this is the second part of the same event which is known as the day of the lord. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living ministries. It is traditionally attributed to paul the apostle, with timothy as a coauthor. Westminster john knox press books from this publisher.
The second epistle followed shortly after the first epistle in a. Paul needed to address the three troubles the church in thessalonica faced. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. His first letter to them had given rise to further questions, and paul is attempting to answer them in his second letter.
They thought it had come already so they stopped with their work. More than 1 thessalonians, 2 thessalonians has been disputed by some starting with the tubingen school with respect to pauline authorship b. This book is believed to a letter from the apostle paul to a church in thessalonica a part of ancient greece. The doctrine, style, and manner of thought are all pauline, and resemble 1st thessalonians. Modern biblical scholarship is divided on whether the epistle was written by paul. 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. The book of 2 thessalonians was likely written in ad 5152. Second epistle to the thessalonians read the bible online. First and second thessalonians comprise some of the earliest new testament writings.
Read each paragraph and then assign a title to each a paragraph title is a summary in your own words of the central idea in the paragraph. Lesson 3 in the series the heart of pauls theology. The first epistle was penned at corinth by the apostle paul in response to timothys report on the progress of the church they had recently established there 3. Throughout the book, we see that what we hope for shapes what we live for. Watch our overview video on 2 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Paul wrote 2 thessalonians from corinth in ad 51 within months of writing the first letter. 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 jesus. The account of pauls founding of the church at thessalonica is. See commentaries on 2 thessalonians in the bible gateway store see other blog posts in the letters to the church series pauls second letter to the thessalonians. Second epistle to the thessalonians simple english. Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians bible charts. First and second thessalonians resound with the news that salvationdeliverance from gods wrath through the blood of his sonis available, for.
This summary of the book of 2 thessalonians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview. Paul wrote this letter to strengthen and encourage the church in thessalonica. Timothy and silassilvanus who were the apostles companions on his second missionary journey 51 to 54 ac were with him now. It is probably one of his earliestknown letters, and one of the oldest books in the new testament. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, timothy, and silas. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. Thessalonica was the second city in europe where paul taught and left a christian church. In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. Weve been looking at the book of 2 thessalonians, which is a letter from the apostle paul to christians in a town in greece called thessalonica. The book of 1 st thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. If there is one area of the bible that is clear, its that jesus is coming to earth again. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers 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 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.
The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of 2 thessalonians in the bible king james version. The second epistle to the thessalonians introduction author the apostle paul, joined in his salutation by silvanus and timothy 1. Featured musician eddie vedder, all the way various links and versions on youtube, including this one. Read 5 things 1 thessalonians teaches us about the second coming of christ by britnee bradshaw. This is the holy book of 2 thessalonians, known as the second epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. The apostle paul with silvanus silas and timothy a. To the church of the thessalonians in god our father and the lord jesus christ. 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. The greek text of 1 thessalonians consists of 18 paragraphs thought units that together merge to communicate pauls message. List of books stored in books the isbn of which begins with the publisherspecific prefix 97808042.
Both letters deal with the subject of the lords coming, with 1st thessalonians saying what will happen when he comes, and 2nd thessalonians saying when his coming will be the second letter correcting any false information the thessalonian believers may have received, as if in a letter that supposedly came from paul and the. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. The first epistle to the thessalonians, or 1 thessalonians, is a pauline epistle written by the apostle paul, probably between 5254 a. Paul was going about macedonia bragging on the thessalonians for their perseverance and faith. Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians barnes bible charts author. In his second coming he will appear to the whole world. This page lists abbreviations for books of the bible that are recognized by verbum. 8 in flamingfire takingvengeance on them that know not god, and thatobey not thegospel of our lord jesus christ. Book of 2 thessalonians, explained scripture by scripture. 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.
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