Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Genesis chapter 1 genesis 1 ppt genesis 1 script genesis 1,2 ppt. 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. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. Paul, as in 1 thessalonians, identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. The book of 2 nd thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the lord shall be saved. However, most scholars believe paul spent about three months, rather than three weeks, with the thessalonians because he would have had to have been there long enough to receive more than one offering from the philippian church philippians 4. Paul himself founded the church in thessalonica on his second missionary journey acts 17.
We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a. Yet our god gave us the courage to declare his good news to you boldly, in spite of great opposition. In 1 thessalonians, paul directs the persecuted thessalonian christians to. Chapter 27 ends with paul, under house arrest, just writing epistles of the new testament. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. For the most part, the letter is personal in nature, with only the final two chapters. The first letter of paul to the thessalonians is likely the first writing of the. The book of 2 thessalonians was written shortly after the book of 1 thessalonians, probably within a few months. Please read them over once or twice before starting. 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.
Sep 14, 2019 i had just finished reading 1 and 2 thessalonians along with chapter two of longenecker. Paul commenced preaching the message of jesus christ at the citys jewish synagogue, and many jews and godfearing gentiles accepted the gospel see acts. It is helpful to trace the locations of paul and his companions that relate to the thessalonian correspondence. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. Nov 17, 2016 watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The greeting is pauls usual friendly greeting to a church that is spiritually sound.
The main theme that is seen from 1 thessalonians was a reminder of encouragement. Coming of christ is an inspiring hope, chapter 1 a. Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of second thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Timothy and silassilvanus who were the apostles companions on his second missionary journey 51 to 54 ac were with him now also. Now this is interesting isnt it, this is part of the whole civil disobedience. Acts 2 new american bible revised edition nabre chapter 2. Hes writing to a group of christians in thessalonica, and hes just pleased as punch because hes heard a report that they are kicking butt when it comes to having faith.
When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Study guide for 1 thessalonians 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. This summary of the book of 1 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 1 thessalonians. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. Book of 2 thessalonians, explained scripture by scripture. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living.
Nov 12, 2014 however, the context does identify vain vs. In what way has the study of 1 thessalonians 1 2 been applicable to your walk of faith. The second epistle to the thessalonians begins with almost the same wording as the first epistle. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, silas, and timothy. Constables notes on 2 thessalonians 3 the date of composition in the early a.
This wasnt because paul was insecure about his ministry, but because he had many enemies in thessalonica acts 17. This represents the apostle paul s second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in the city of thessalonica compare 1. Acts 2 when the day of pentecost arrived, they were all. Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less. These are all of the chapters of the book of 2 thessalonians. Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of first thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in. I thessalonians 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Paul begins to flesh out the general ideas he mentioned in chapter 1. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 2. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of 2 thessalonians in the bible king james version. Silvanus silas, and timothy, pauls colaborers in founding the church, were present with him when he wrote. Apr 10, 2011 on the day of judgment, the lord will be glorified in his saints, and take fiery vengeance on those who do not know him, who shall be punished with everlasting destruction.
Chapter 2 acts 2 ppt acts 2 script acts 2b ppt acts 2b script chapter 4 acts 4 ppt acts 4 script chapter 5. Just because paul visited a city, preached the gospel for weeks or even months, and founded a church by guiding converts to the faith, this did not protect the new church from scheming heretics. A few scholars argued that paul wrote 2 thessalonians before 1 thessalonians. Timothy brings a good report of thessalonians, chapter 3. Thus, the second coming seems to permeate the letter and may be viewed in some sense as its theme. Every chapter of 1 thessalonians ends with a reference to the second coming of christ, with ch. 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. Browse all courses logos mobile education certificate programs course catalog topics courses for congregations access my courses. Preparation for the coming of the spirit, chapter 1 1. Paul prays that the thessalonians will fulfill all the good pleasure of gods goodness and the work of faith with power. This letter is rich in advice, such as chapter 4 on choosing a wife, and mutual.
We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica. The second epistle to the thessalonians chapter two objectives in studying this chapter 1 to examine what is revealed about the man of sin whom the lord will destroy at his coming 2 to consider how those who do not have a love for the truth are setting themselves up to be deceived by the man of sin 3 to discern why god will send a strong. Sunday school lesson plans sunday school powerpoint. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. D 51 or 52, paul addresses some misconceptions from his letter in i thessalonians. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jerusalem, chapters 17 a. Paul boasts of the thessalonians because their faith grows despite persecutions and tribulations.
We saw that paul went into the synagogue, preached the gospel, caused a riot, and. Summary two letters that paul wrote to the church in thessalonica are. Paul urges thessalonians to continue to grow in faith, chapter 3. Enduring word bible commentary 2 thessalonians chapter 2. Timothy and silassilvanus who were the apostles companions on his second missionary journey 51 to 54 ac were with him now. Paul sent timothy to the thessalonians on a previous occasion 1 thessalonians 3. Net bible for we wanted to come to you i, paul, in fact tried again and again but satan thwarted us. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in the city of thessalonica compare 1. This day, as the old testament and the new testament refer to it, includes the tribulation, the second coming, the millennium, and the great white throne judgment cf.
However acts chapter 27 is not the end but the beginning of the church, in fact acts is still going on, for we are now the church acting, we are now the bringers of the gospel, instrument of righteousness to be used by god for his glory. Paul and silas had been brutalized in philippi before coming to thessalonica acts 16. In the greek new testament, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians. I had just finished reading 1 and 2 thessalonians along with chapter two of longenecker. Therefore paul was encouraging them to keep it up and become blameless and holy more and more. Gods righteousness will be revealed when the thessalonians have rest from persecution at the revelation of the lord jesus from heaven. 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. 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.
Jesus of nazareth, a man approved of god among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which god did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know. After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving. What day came where the disciples were all with one accord in one place. How to prepare a sermon how to learn biblical hebrew how to learn biblical greek how to do inductive bible study see all guides. Paul has referred to previous visits to thessalonica in the letter. On the day of pentecost, as they were all with one accord in one place, what kind of sound from heaven did they hear. They get to thessalonica and im going to pick up the story in acts 17. Jul 19, 2015 1st thessalonians chapter 1 to chapter 2 verse. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. With silvanus, timothy was also a collaborator on pauls first letter to the thessalonians 1 thessalonians 1. If you were with us for our study of acts you will remember acts 16. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the local synagogue acts 17. Acts 1 jesus taken up into heaven 1 in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. Paul wrote this letter to reemphasize the coming return of jesus christ.
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