1 thessalonians 2 9-13 commentary on the book

Paul unbosoms his heart to the loving church at thessalonica. Him whose coming the apostle, in his eagerness to foretel the destruction of the man of sin, having broken in upon his subject, now returns to it again, and describes the other qualifications by which this wicked one should advance and establish himself in the world. The words of men are frail and perishing, like themselves, and sometimes false, foolish, and fickle. The first epistle to the thessalonians chapter two objectives in studying this chapter 1 to glean from pauls example how preachers should conduct themselves among brethren with whom they labor 2 to appreciate how the thought of seeing each other at the coming of jesus should affect our attitude towards one another summary having reflected. But we ought always to thank god for you, brothers and sisters loved by the lord, because god chose you as firstfruits to be saved through the sanctifying work of the spirit and through belief in the truth. Paul does not think the prosperous issue of a journey an unfit subject for prayer ro 1.

Paul urges thessalonians to continue to grow in faith, chapter 3. Manson thinks that the replies might concern certain questions arising from statements in 2 thessalonians. World wide study bible 1 thessalonians 2 christian classics. This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. These verses continue pauls defense of his ministry and that of his colleagues, silvanus and timothy in thessalonica.

In the book, how to find out who you are, nelson price reports that 15 prominent college professors took this challenge. If all the books on the art of moving human beings into action were condensed into one brief statement, what would that statement be. In 1 thessalonians, paul directs the persecuted thessalonian christians to. Hebrews 9, volume 47b word biblical commentary william l.

He wrote an entire book about a philosopher, perigrinus, whose quest for fame and honor led him to. Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. While i have not been able to find another reference to silvanus known in the book of acts as silas or timothy as apostles, apparently paul. He knew what it was to be worried by others, but found rest when thinking of them. A common theme for paul throughout his writings, he notes that as an apostle he could accept a fee 1 corinthians 9. Timothy brings a good report of thessalonians, chapter 3. These questions are not examination questions with right or wrong answers. For this cause also thank we god without ceasing as for their election of god, 1 thessalonians 1. Paul begins this letter, like most, with a declaration of authorship, a clear recipient, an acknowledgment of his position as gods servant, and a blessing. Hence, although the reason is not expressed here, we may, nevertheless, conjecture that the ground on which paul was unwilling that his necessities should be ministered to, was lest such a. If all the books on the art of moving human beings into action were condensed into one brief statement, what would that sta. The apostle sent timothy to establish and comfort the thessalonians 15 he rejoiced at the good tidings of their faith and love. His prayer, though the answer was deferred, in about five years afterwards was fulfilled in. The apostle sent timothy to establish and comfort the thessalonians 1 5 he rejoiced at the good tidings of their faith and love.

Click here to find an easyenglish translation of 1 thessalonians. However, they were able to remain in thessalonica for only a short timeperhaps no longer than three. How the thessalonians accepted the good news about jesus 1. David guzik commentary on 1 thessalonians 2, where paul defends the integrity and sincerity of his ministry in tessalonica. These are questions on the biblical text of 1 thessalonians.

Hence, although the reason is not expressed here, we may, nevertheless, conjecture that the ground on which paul was unwilling that his necessities should be ministered to, was lest such a thing should put any hindrance in the way of the gospel. The word may revolve around a fixed point in this case, jesus christ but the word will be new each time it is spoken, because it is spoken response to the point in time, the social circumstances, the physical space in which the speaker. Rolf jacobson, karoline lewis, david lose, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for pentecost 20. Timothy was sent back to the church there after paul left, but before this book was written.

Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 2. Nov 17, 2016 watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Without this book as the word of god, we have no real message and we are left to the ever changing ideas of. A happy ministers meeting text and 1 thessalonians 2. And we also thank god continually because, when you received the word of god, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually. The apostle sets forth how the gospel was brought and preached to the thessalonians, in consequence of his being persecuted at philippi, 1 thessalonians 2. For this reason we also constantly thank god that when you received the word of god which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but for what it really is, the word of god, which also performs its work in you who believe. Throughout the second chapter of 1 thessalonians, paul seems somewhat defensive about his ministry in thessalonica. We also want to help you use the text in real life.

The manner in which the apostles preached, the matter of their doctrine, and the tenor of their lives, 1 thessalonians 2. Timothy was a trusted companion and associate of paul, and he accompanied paul on many of his missionary journeys. He knew what it was to be worried by others, but found rest when thinking of. Paul, silvanus known in the book of acts as silas, and timothy were the founding fathers of the church in thessalonica. He not only longs to return but wonders about the future of the believers. Living in light of the lords return 1 thessalonians 5. Paul sent timothy to the thessalonians on a previous occasion 1 thessalonians 3. Almost all the chapters in both epistles to the thessalonians are sealed, each with its own prayer 1th 5. We hope that these questions will help you to understand the text.