Join us as we spend two weeks reading these 1 and 2 thessalonians, letters of encouragement based on the hope of the gospel. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul. The first epistle to the thessalonians introduction author the apostle paul, joined in his salutation by silvanus and timothy 1. Some modern scholars have disputed pauls authorship of 2 thessalonians because of the degree of repetition and overlap, and a supposed difference in eschatology between the two letters. Through the bible with les feldick lesson 2 part 3 book 43 2 thessalonians 2. The letter is more focused on problems in the church and may reflect the receipt of later news from the thessalonians.
Different from the lively, sometimes abrupt argument of pauls letters, 2 thessalonians appears as a didactic compositiion with a narrowly limited theme. Constables notes on 2 thessalonians 3 the date of composition in the early a. May 29, 2016 through the bible with les feldick lesson 3 part 3 book 43 2 thessalonians 2. 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. And hope is exactly what we lack today, one of the great roots of this gradual slip into increased selfcenteredness. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible.
The book is a basic book of rejoicing and thanksgiving, six times mentioning joy or rejoicing and three times mentioning thanksgiving. In this commentary gene green reads pauls two letters to the thessalonians in light of the canon of scripture and of new knowledge about the firstcentury world of thessalonica. The manner in which the apostles preached, the matter of their doctrine, and the tenor of their lives, 311. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in the city of thessa. There are actually lots of reasons, as i will show in subsequent posts, but for now im simply giving my discussion as found in my trade book forged, written for a nonscholarly audience. The second epistle to the thessalonians begins with almost the same wording as the first epistle.
In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. Thus, though the faithful thessalonians were undergoing terrible persecution, it was not the tribulation, and they had not missed the rapture. Intro to 2 thessalonians biblica the international bible. For over three decades lifeguide bible studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thoughtprovoking questionsmaking for a oneofakind bible study experience for individuals and groups. The apostle sets forth how the gospel was brought and preached to the thessalonians, in consequence of his being persecuted at philippi, 1,2. The book of 2 thessalonians was likely written in ad 5152. 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. And commends them for the manner in which they received the.
Not everyone will subscribe to all of beales views, some of which are novel the temple in 2 thessalonians 2. The thessalonians were no different, and pauls letters helped them find assurance. Second thessalonians is widely regarded as pseudonymous. Man of lawlessness 112 exhortation to stand firm 17 3. Like 1 thessalonians, this letter deals extensively with eschatology see introduction to 1 thessalonians. Paul has spent a large part of his letter so far talking about the future coming of christ. Full scripture readings for every dayright there in the book. This fruitful approach helps illuminate the impact of the gospel on its original readers and, in turn, shows how potent a force it can be for the church and society today. Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians bible survey. A few scholars argued that paul wrote 2 thessalonians before 1 thessalonians. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. Those who conclude that paul or one of his contemporary associates wrote 2 thessalonians point to verses that express anxiety about letters that falsely claim to be from paul 2.
Paul prays that their hearts will be established at the coming of jesus 1 thes 3. 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. Since earliest times, both 1 and 2 thessalonians have been accepted as valid works of paul, along with his associates silas and timothy. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. Paul, silvanus, and timothy urge the thessalonians to be involved in prayer for their difficult ministries and to be involved in the work of their own difficult ministry. In fact, in 2 thessalonians 18 out of 47 verses deal with this subject. Positively, the first reason that pauls apostleship i.
Greetings 1, 2 growing faith of the thessalonians 35 vengeance on the disobedient 610 prayer for the congregation 11, 12 2. 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. Since the subject matter of the second letter has a number of thematic. In this commentary of 1 and 2 thessalonians, professor and new testament scholar, andy johnson, engages with the developing interpretive framework of missional hermeneutics to present a theological interpretation of 1 and 2 thessalonians that aims to help the church more fully participate in the life and mission of the triune god.
Paul knew that hope in christ would encourage perseverance in godly living. Aug 04, 20 the thessalonians will be pauls hope, joy, and crown when jesus returns 1 thes 2. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in the city of thessalonica compare 1. He desires them to pray particularly that the true religion might be prospered, and that in preaching the gospel, he. 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. At times every christian feels anxious or insecure about lifeand about faith. The thessalonians will be pauls hope, joy, and crown when jesus returns 1 thes 2. 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. This chapter is made up of exhortations and directions in regard to the performance of various christian duties.
Um, we dont think its likely that they would miss all the angels and trumpets and such, paul. Authorship of 2 thessalonians reasons for doubting pauline authorship some scholars think it odd that paul would repeat so much of what he said in 1 thessalonians in a second letter written to the same people a few months later. In my previous post i started to talk about why scholars recognize that 2 thessalonians is or appears to be by a different author than 1 thessalonians. Paul needed to address the three troubles the church in thessalonica faced. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living ministries. May 25, 2019 through the bible with les feldick lesson 2 part 3 book 43 2 thessalonians 2. The christians in thessalonica was under fire from all directions. Since the advent of critical scholarship, the authorship of all the biblical texts have come into question. The book of 2 thessalonians was written shortly after the book of 1 thessalonians, probably within a few months. He has talked about the last day, the antics of the devil and the revealing of the man of lawlessness. Intro to 2 thessalonians biblica the international. The church in thessalonica still had some misconceptions about the day of the lord. As you read the words of 2 thessalonians, allow them to rekindle your hope and fan into flame your desire to live in godhonoring, industrious ways.
Paul wants them to be prepared for the day of the lord 1 thes 4. We ourselves glory in you in the churches of god we hold you up as an example of what the grace of god, can produce when communicated to honest and faithful hearts. Pauls authorship of 2 thessalonians has been questioned more often than that of 1 thessalonians, in spite of the fact that it. Now there again, in our human element, we cant begin to comprehend the glory that we will one day enter in to.
Because of scholars disagreements about how to relate this book to 1 thessalonians, 2 thessalonians belongs among the disputed letters attributed to paul. He has explained that the secret power of lawlessness. To the church of the thessalonians in god our father and the lord jesus christ. Summary of the book of 2 thessalonians bible survey. Throughout the book, we see that what we hope for shapes what we live for. In contrast to the undisputed pauline letters, 2 thessalonians lacks antithetical formulations, passages in the style of the diatribe, and with the exception of 2 thess. Book of 2 thessalonians outline summary online bible nwt. Paul wrote 2 thessalonians from corinth in ad 51 within months of writing the first letter.
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. 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. Among the former, one generally finds 2 thessalonians, colossians, and ephesians, while among the latter are 1 and 2 timothy and titus, the socalled pastoral epistles. Now well picking up again where we left off in ii thessalonians 2. Title in the greek nt, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians. Believers should be established in the word, chapter 2. It is traditionally attributed to paul the apostle, with timothy as a coauthor. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. Carry on prayer 15 warning against disorderly behavior 615 final greetings 1618. Many scholars challenge the authenticity of 2 thessalonians because it looks like a deliberate attempt to rewrite 1 thessalonians. Pauls relationship with them and pauls exhortations to them 45. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a.
Watch our overview video on 2 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In this tensession lifeguide bible study on 1 and 2 thessalonians, donald baker shows how pauls answers can help you to be certain too. Modern biblical scholarship is divided on whether the epistle was written by paul. Paul urges the thessalonians not to be panicked by the thought that the day of the lord that theyve all been waiting for has already come and gone. After the dust settled, it is commonly accepted that, of the thirteen letters attributed to paul in the new testament, only seven were certainly written by him. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. Now may our lord jesus christ himself, and our god and father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word.
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