It is traditionally attributed to paul the apostle, with timothy as a coauthor. The second epistle to the thessalonians begins with almost the same wording as the first epistle. To the church of the thessalonians in god our father and the lord jesus christ. This page lists abbreviations for books of the bible that are recognized by verbum. The account of pauls founding of the church at thessalonica is. 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. First and second thessalonians comprise some of the earliest new testament writings. Second epistle to the thessalonians read the bible online. Susan presley and max hazell authors of the great book, hezekiah. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. 8 in flamingfire takingvengeance on them that know not god, and thatobey not thegospel of our lord jesus christ.
Paul wrote this letter to strengthen and encourage the church in thessalonica. 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. It is probably one of his earliestknown letters, and one of the oldest books in the new testament. First and second thessalonians resound with the news that salvationdeliverance from gods wrath through the blood of his sonis available, for. The apostle paul with silvanus silas and timothy a. Westminster john knox press books from this publisher. Read 5 things 1 thessalonians teaches us about the second coming of christ by britnee bradshaw. Expositions from the book of second thessalonians saint. Paul needed to address the three troubles the church in thessalonica faced. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of 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. He will punish those who do not know god and do not obey the gospel of our lord jesus. Book name abbreviations genesis gen, ge, gn exodus exod, exo, ex leviticus lev, le, l. 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. This summary of the book of 2 thessalonians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview. Everything in 2 thessalonians contributes to these twin themes of endurance through suffering and the eternal scope of divine grace.
The book of 1 st thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. The book of second thessalonians logos bible software. Featured musician eddie vedder, all the way various links and versions on youtube, including this one. Investigates the background to pauls letters to the thessalonians, examines the structure and content of first and second thessalonians, and reveals his eschatology. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle, and is addressed to the church in thessalonica, in modernday greece.
This would place the writing of the epistle during pauls extended stay at corinth on his second missionary journey cf. The christians in thessalonica were still baby christians when paul wrote 2 thessalonians. 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. They thought it had come already so they stopped with their work. 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. Book of 2 thessalonians, explained scripture by scripture.
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. Biography of paul both the internal and external evidence points to paul writing this epistle. Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians bible charts. 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. Thessalonica was the second city in europe where paul taught and left a christian church. 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. If there is one area of the bible that is clear, its that jesus is coming to earth again. Buried in the bowels of the earth for centuries, recently unearthed by a team of hearty explorers.
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. 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. This is the holy book of 2 thessalonians, known as the second epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. The second epistle followed shortly after the first epistle in a.
Paul wrote 2 thessalonians from corinth in ad 51 within months of writing the first letter. 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. Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians barnes bible charts author. The literary structure of 1 and 2 thessalonians david alan. The second epistle to the thessalonians was written soon after the first. 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. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to. These are all of the chapters of the book of 2 thessalonians. Lesson 3 in the series the heart of pauls theology. His first letter to them had given rise to further questions, and paul is attempting to answer them in his second letter. Paul was going about macedonia bragging on the thessalonians for their perseverance and faith.
The greek text of 1 thessalonians consists of 18 paragraphs thought units that together merge to communicate pauls message. It was the first he wrote to european christians, and in it the fundamental things of the christian life are very clearly set forth. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living ministries. Nevertheless, many in modern scholarship hold to the authenticity of pauline authorship for 2 thessalonians1 c. His aim for this letter was to strengthen the christian church in thessalonica by.
This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. Watch our overview video on 2 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In the greek new testament, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians. The book of 2 thessalonians was likely written in ad 5152.
The first epistle to the thessalonians, or 1 thessalonians, is a pauline epistle written by the apostle paul, probably between 5254 a. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Modern biblical scholarship is divided on whether the epistle was written by paul. Throughout the book, we see that what we hope for shapes what we live for.
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. These young christians were being pressured by their enemies. Christian women faith articles, encouragement, growth. 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. The book of second thessalonians dont let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. List of books stored in books the isbn of which begins with the publisherspecific prefix 97808042. The church in thessalonica still had some misconceptions about the day of the lord. Second epistle to the thessalonians simple english. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of 2 thessalonians in the bible king james version. The doctrine, style, and manner of thought are all pauline, and resemble 1st thessalonians.
While christ tarries there is still much to do but having this expectation propels you to do rather than to sleep. The book of 2 thessalonians was written shortly after the book of 1 thessalonians, probably within a few months. Second thessalonians appears to have been written just a few months, possibly a year, after first thessalonians. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, timothy, and silas. 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. This book is believed to a letter from the apostle paul to a church in thessalonica a part of ancient greece. The second epistle to the thessalonians introduction author the apostle paul, joined in his salutation by silvanus and timothy 1. 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. Timothy and silassilvanus who were the apostles companions on his second missionary journey 51 to 54 ac were with him now.
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