This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in the city of thessa. He has not yet come click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission another overview chart 2 thessalonans charles swindoll. To follow up his previous letter 1 thessalonians by instructing the thessalonians further about the return of christ and the importance of responsible daily living. But paul encouraged the thessalonians not to worry, because the antichrist would not come until a mysterious restrainerthe thessalonians apparently knew his identitywas removed from earth 2. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. In part, this means sitting in the temple and declaring that he is god. 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. Thessalonica was, during the time of paul, one of the two most important commercial centers in greece corinth was the other. The thoughts of this should be terrible to wicked men and persecutors, and the great support of the righteous and such as are persecuted. But, there are things that must happen before he comes 2 thessalonians 2. And now ye know what withholdeth or hinders the revelation of the man of sin, or antichrist. Support for this comes from timelines given in the book acts which have been coupled with accounts of roman and jewish history. 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. Though paul wrote these words nearly two thousand years ago, we should do not let anybody deceive us.
Consequently, the translation not only misses the point of what paul was saying, but it renders the exact opposite sense which he intended. The manner in which the apostles preached, the matter of their doctrine, and the tenor of their lives, 311. Jan 20, 2015 we begin in earnest our study of pauls epistles to the thessalonians. On weight being connected with authority, compare note, see on 24432co 10. Read 2 thessalonians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Summary and analysis 1 and 2 thessalonians summary. His power is the working of satan, as we find here. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 thessalonians 2 and more. Verses 16 here we have an account of pauls manner of preaching, and his comfortable. In 1 john 2 we find the double character of the antichrist as regards christianity and judaism. The day of the lord is a concept with a rich old testament background, and was mentioned in pauls previous letter to the thessalonians 1 thessalonians 5.
He commends them for what he hears they are doing in the lord, and he prays for them 2 thessalonians 1. The roman empire, and the ancient city of thessalonica, have been reduced to rubble. Thessalonica was originally an ancient town named thermai, meaning hot springs. Footnotes as god is to be left out before sitteth, in chapter 2. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. A free bible commentary on 2 thessalonians in easyenglish.
Such as could work, and would not, were not to be maintained in. Paul exhorts the church to warn those dodging their obligation to work 1 thess. We hope this outline of 1 thessalonians will assist you as you study gods holy word. Read 2 thessalonians 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Title in the greek nt, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians. A commentary from the acclaimed new testament library series, and revelation. They knew, because paul had taught them previously.
Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on 2 thessalonians picking up today in chapter 2, verse 1. Thessalonica is located on the gulf of alonika, which is on the northwest corner of the aegean sea. Correction concerning the day of the lordpart 1 2 thes. Now he tells them what they should do to those who refuse to work 2 thessalonians 3. Paul asks for the thessalonians to pray for him and his companions, so that gods word will spread quickly. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ.
Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of first thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Comparisons with other passages in daniel, matthew, and revelation reveal this man to be none other than the antichrist. Enduring word bible commentary 2 thessalonians chapter 2. Afterwards of the success of his ministry, with the effects both on himself and on them, and then apologizes for his absence.
Two letters that paul wrote to the church in thessalonica are preserved in the new testament. Jun 02, 2017 what is the purpose of the book of 1 peter. Constables notes on 2 thessalonians 3 the date of composition in the early a. Some think that, when someone accepts heresy, he will leave the church. He denies the father and the son, rejects christianity. Chapter 1 places us squarely in the context of matthew 24 and provides strong proof that paul had the impending judgment of. David guzik commentary on 1 thessalonians 2, where paul defends the integrity and sincerity of his ministry in tessalonica. He is the author or editor of numerous books relating to new testament studies, including, an introduction to the new testament. Seeing it is a righteous thing with god that which is righteous in itself, is righteous in the sight of god, but it is not always so with men. While there he spoke in the synagogue, persuading some jews and even more godfearing gentiles that jesus was the promised messiah.
In a short period of time about 19 or 20 years after the resurrection of jesus christ the mystery of iniquity was already at work, and it was. It is supposed to be the power of the roman empire, which the apostle did not mention more plainly at that. Green the letters to the thessalonians pillar new testament commentary, 2002. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. In the roman empire, it became the capital of the province of macedonia and its largest city with 200,000 people.
This narrative recounts pauls work in the city of thessalonica during his second missionary journey. The international standard bible encyclopaedia states. Previously, he expressed confidence that these brethren would obey his commands. I will speak of this letter as though it had chapters. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. The book of 2 thessalonians was likely written in ad 5152. Empowered by satan, this figure will deceive unbelievers by showing signs and wonders. Nov 10, 20 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Praying for all his purposes, meditating on all his word. What is the purpose of the book of 2 thessalonians. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content.
They thought it had come already so they stopped with their work. In this chapter the apostle puts the thessalonians in mind of the manner of his preaching among them. Modern biblical scholarship is divided on whether the epistle was written by paul. The apostle sets forth how the gospel was brought and preached to the thessalonians, in consequence of his being persecuted at philippi, 1, 2. Paul wrote ii thessalonians in the early ad 50s and the mystery of iniquity, the mystery of lawlessness, was already working. Wylie briscoe professor emeritus of new testament at brite divinity school, texas christian university. 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. Paul then encourages them to stand firm and instructs them to keep away from idle men who dont live by the gospel 2 thessalonians 3.
In this verse, apostasia is translated falling away in both the kjv and nkjv, giving the impression that it refers to leaving an organization. With a scholars mind and a pastors heart, tom wright walks you through 12 thessalonians in this guide designed especially with everyday readers in mind. In time it became an important city because of its strategic location near the aegean sea. Two thousand years have passed since paul penned 12 thessalonians. D 51 or 52, paul addresses some misconceptions from his letter in i thessalonians.
Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. With a scholars mind and a pastors heart, tom wright walks you through 1 2 thessalonians in this guide designed especially with everyday readers in mind. The church in thessalonica still had some misconceptions about the day of the lord. It is traditionally attributed to paul the apostle, with timothy as a coauthor. Verses 510 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our lord jesus christ, and by our gathering together unto him, that ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of christ is at hand. The apostle thought it part of his duty, as he made it a part of his preaching and doctrine, to forewarn his new converts of the grand apostasy that would infect the church, even while he was at thessalonica. David guzik commentary on 1 thessalonians 2, where paul defends the integrity.
But just as the book of revelation describes great rejection of jesus during the great tribulation revelation 9. Prophecy can be fulfilled very quickly, and god is busy laying the groundwork for the fulfillment of these endtime prophecies. Galatians, in which paul gave a similar warning galatians 1. And you know what restrains him now, so that in his time he will be revealed. The historical context of pauls epistles to the thessalonians is found in acts 17. Gospels the first four books of the new testament the second part of the bible. Some thought that the lord would come at any moment. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 2. Paul refers to the lawless one and says that jesus return will annihilate him by the manifestation of his coming. However, at his second coming, jesus will destroy the man of lawlessness and all who refused the truth and.
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. After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on 2 thessalonians picking up today in chapter 1, verse 1. A few scholars argued that paul wrote 2 thessalonians before 1 thessalonians. Perfect for group use or daily personal reflection, this study uses the popular inductive method combined with wrights thoughtful insights to bring contemporary application of scripture to life. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the thessalonian epistles. That may occur on some occasions, but this confuses hairesis with apostasia. And now ye know what withholdeth, or hinders the revelation of the man of sin, or antichrist. He then instructs his audience to, keep away from believers who are living in idleness and not according to the tradition that they received from us. Paul then tells them to continue to be faithful and to keep the teachings he gave them. 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.
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