Enduring word bible commentary of the whole bible with. Questions and answers on the book of first thessalonians. Rather than evading work, the thessalonian christians are to be industrious, laboring so as to earn their own living. The authenticity of this epistle is attested by iren. Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of god 1 thessalonians 4. Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary. Study guide on the book of first thessalonians, on line bible commentary for book of first thessalonians, niv commentary first thessalonians, free first thessalonians commentary. Although the present work is an exposition of pauls letters to the thessalonians, in order to grasp some of the observations that i will make in this chapter and a. Book of 1 thessalonians matthew henrys bible commentary.
Constables notes on 1 thessalonians 2020 edition could have been his first inspired epistle. The first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians commentary by a. Pauls ministry in thessalonica 112 thessalonians accepted gods word 16 paul longs to see the thessalonians 1720 3. After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving. Thessalonica was formerly the metropolis of macedonia. Study 1 thessalonians using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Commentary on 16 new testament books, from matthew to 2 timothy. Timothy was sent back to the church there after paul left, but before this book was written.
There are a number of helpful commentaries on the thessalonian epistles. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of first thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. The eight handbooks were dedicated to people who, in different ways, had a. The apostle paul identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. Matthew mark luke john acts romans 1 corinthians 2 corinthians galatians ephesians philippians colossians 1 thessalonians 2 thessalonians 1 timothy 2 timothy. What follows is an an organized and curated list of content. Questions and answers on the book of second thessalonians. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls first letter to the thessalonians.
Study guide on the book of first thessalonians, on line bible commentary for book of first thessalonians, niv commentary first thessalonians, free first. Please use the dropdown menus below to select the book, chapter, and verse you wish to study with andrews online bible commentary. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. Leon morris epistles of paul to the thessalonians the tyndale new testament. Bruce the new bible commentary ivf william hendriksen new testament commentary. Those eight books are now combined into the onevolume bridgeway bible commentary, which is a companion in size, style and format to the bridgeway bible dictionary, an a to z of biblical information. Study guide on the book of second thessalonians, on line bible commentary for book of second thessalonians, niv commentary second thessalonians, free first thessalonians commentary. Free bible commentary on the book of second thessalonians. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Read 2 thessalonians commentary using john gills exposition of the bible.
Jun 28, 2012 this is a very useful book since it covers many of the historical and background issues commentaries often treat only briefly. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus one. Book of 1 thessalonians outline summary online bible nwt. This is a very useful book since it covers many of the historical and background issues commentaries often treat only briefly. Pratte, 2016 bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians introduction. It was founded by cassander, king of macedon 315 b. It was the first he wrote to european christians, and in it the fundamental things of the christian life are very clearly set forth. This is a great way to read andrews notes on a mobile device or computer. Free bible commentary on the book of first thessalonians. Although the present work is an exposition of pauls letters to the thessalonians, in order to grasp some of the observations that i will make in this chapter and a later chapter, we 1 vincent cheung, commentary on philippians.
Paul highlights that god expects every christian who can work to do so 1 thess. While there he spoke in the synagogue, persuading some jews and even more godfearing gentiles that jesus was the promised messiah. Following a simple 6week bible reading plan, scripture will come alive to your child with the help of spacious. William barclay the letters to the thessalonians daily study bible. 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. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the. To help your study time, each chapter has the main point extracted from the text. We remember before our god and father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our. The enduring word bible commentary is structured by each book of the bible. Malherbe, the letters to the thessalonians new jersey.
Thanksgiving for the thessalonians faith we always thank god for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. Malherbes commentary is a detailed exegetical commentary that takes seriously forms of ancient letter writing. Pauls anxious wait in athens 15 timothys comforting report 610 prayer for the thessalonians 11 4. It still exists under the name of saloniki, and has a population of from 75,000 to. Book of 2 thessalonians matthew henrys bible commentary. The eight handbooks were dedicated to people who, in different ways, had a significant influence in my life and ministry. Study guide on the book of second thessalonians, on line bible commentary for book of second thessalonians, niv commentary second thessalonians, free first. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more.
It was a great commercial center of pauls time, the inhabitants being greeks, romans and jews. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. Its powerful and exemplary effects upon their hearts and lives. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 thessalonians and more. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians. Oct 07, 2014 1 and 2 thessalonians the story of god bible commentary byron, john, mcknight, scot on. Click here for an exhaustive list of content on 1 thessalonians. It is helpful to trace the locations of paul and his companions that relate to the thessalonian correspondence. The historical context of pauls epistles to the thessalonians is found in acts 17. Top five 12 thessalonians commentaries reading acts. The faith, love, and patience of the thessalonians, are evident tokens of their election which was manifested in the power with which the gospel came to them. Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our lord jesus christ, in the sight of god and our father. The apostle paul, being diverted from his design of going into the provinces of asia, properly so called, and directed after an extraordinary manner to preach the gospel in macedonia acts 16.
Tertullian on the resurrection of the flesh, 24, quoting 1th 5. Additionally, the main point is then organized in an easy to follow outline that flows through the bible text. He exhorts the thessalonians to work with their hands 1 thess. Best commentaries and books on 1 thessalonians logos bible. This narrative recounts pauls work in the city of thessalonica during his second missionary journey. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. Paul, silas and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ. Study 2 thessalonians using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.