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. These thessalonian christians had gotten the idea that when jesus christ returned to earth the second time to begin his millennial kingdom, those who were alive when he came back and they were expecting him within their. Now in verse, we come to the major problem this book addresses the misunderstanding about the coming of the lord. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle, and is addressed to the church in thessalonica, in modernday greece. Paul has heard reports of their growth and gives thanks for this 1. Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the lord, and from the glory of his power. 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.
A bible commentary for teaching and preaching gaventa, beverly roberts on. The christians in thessalonica were still baby christians when paul wrote 2 thessalonians. 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. Modern biblical scholarship is divided on whether the epistle was written by paul. For every serious student of gods word, i recommend this book be read with a desire to understand the word of god more clearly. The historical context of pauls epistles to the thessalonians is found in acts 17. Free bible commentary on the book of second thessalonians. In his pastoral epistle paul is cheering them on in order to help them persevere 1. 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. Since the subject matter of the second letter has a number of thematic. Pauls second epistle to the thessalonians is in one sense a followup to the first letter. 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 first epistle to the thessalonians, or 1 thessalonians, is a pauline epistle written by the apostle paul, probably between 5254 a.
While it is true that silvanus and timothy are included in the salutation, and that paul does use the first person plural in the letter 1. Biography of paul both the internal and external evidence points to paul writing this epistle. The church in thessalonica still had some misconceptions about the day of the lord. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of first thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Paul wrote this letter to reemphasize the coming return of jesus christ. First and second thessalonians by nathan eubank, paperback. The bible book of second thessalonians 2001 translation. Second epistle to the thessalonians simple english. The book of second thessalonians kindle edition by. In this second chapter of second thessalonians, paul was expressing concern that the thessalonians were being confronted with false teaching concerning the return of christ. 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.
Internally, the vocabulary, style, and doctrinal content support the claims in 2 thessalonians 1. Pauls authorship of 2 thessalonians has been questioned more often than that of 1 thessalonians, in spite of the fact that it. 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. Questions and answers on the book of second thessalonians. Pauline authorship is asserted in a customary manner at the opening of the epistle 2 thessalonians 1. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the. The majority of the thessalonians were continuing to grow and to remain faithful to christ in spite of persecution. His first letter to them had given rise to further questions, and paul is attempting to answer them in his second letter. Book of 2 thessalonians, explained scripture by scripture. 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. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the thessalonian epistles.
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. In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. Dec 22, 2011 he died and met god, and he wasnt ready. The church suffering but serving 2 the bright future of the saved. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of 2 thessalonians, known as the second epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. The apostle paul identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. Study guide on the book of second thessalonians, on line bible commentary for book of second thessalonians, niv commentary second thessalonians, free first. Nathan eubank recovers interpretations of these pauline letters from the ancient and medieval church as he explores their historical and theological significance. In the greek new testament, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians.
The second epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians 2 thessalonians 1. It is traditionally attributed to paul the apostle, with timothy as a coauthor. The purpose of ii thessalonians was in part is to encourage the church due to persecutions. People were satisfied with pauls explanation concerning those who died and were ready and willing to suffer persecution if need be in. This narrative recounts pauls work in the city of thessalonica during his second missionary journey. Grace and peace to you from god the father and the lord jesus christ. First epistle to thessalonians read the bible online. Paul needed to address the three troubles the church in thessalonica faced.
Watch our overview video on 2 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians bible survey. Summary of the book of 2 thessalonians bible survey. Timothy and silassilvanus who were the apostles companions on his second missionary journey 51 to 54 ac were with him now. The book of thessalonians points to a 70 ad second coming. It is probably one of his earliestknown letters, and one of the oldest books in the new testament. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in the city of thessalonica compare 1. In other words, 2 thessalonians is an excellent commentary on 1 thessalonians. This summary of the book of 2 thessalonians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview.
Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living ministries. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. The same three, paul, silvanus, and timothy sent the letter. Thessalonica was a large and prosperous city in macedonia. The second epistle followed shortly after the first epistle in a. Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians story of the bible. It is helpful to trace the locations of paul and his companions that relate to the thessalonian correspondence. Summary of the book of 2 thessalonians story of the. Paul wrote 2 thessalonians from corinth in ad 51 within months of writing the first letter. Soon after leaving the area for the southern province of achaia, paul addresses the. Date both thessalonian epistles were written during pauls second missionary journey, thus making them among the earliest of the new testament. The doctrine, style, and manner of thought are all pauline, and resemble 1st thessalonians. Paul, silas and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god our father and the lord jesus christ. This book is believed to a letter from the apostle paul to a church in thessalonica a part of ancient greece.
Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians story of the. It tells of many stories like noahs flood, the end of the first and second temple, the story of moses etc it also tells of what was going on with a specific people in, the book of thessalonians. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of second thessalonians. 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. This final volume in the successful catholic commentary on sacred scripture new testament series interprets first and second thessalonians from within the living tradition of the church. Thessalonica was the second city in europe where paul taught and left a christian church. It says not to be troubled by a previous letter written as if by paul, whi.
Summary of the book of 2 thessalonians story of the bible. It was a great commercial center of pauls time, the inhabitants being greeks, romans and jews. People were satisfied with pauls explanation concerning those who died and were ready and willing to suffer persecution if need be in order to remain true to the gospel that paul preached. 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. The book of 2 thessalonians was likely written in ad 5152. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. Second epistle to the thessalonians read the bible online.
It still exists under the name of saloniki, and has a population of from 75,000 to. Upon receiving back news about the thessalonian church, paul wrote the second letter perhaps within a few months of the first one. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, silas, and timothy. The study of first and second thessalonians the study of first and second thessalonians 2 timothy 3. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. He will punish those who do not know god and do not obey the gospel of our lord jesus. The first is seen as representing pauls earliest epistolary efforts and as providing two successive moments in his long relationship as advisor to that community. Both epistles deal with jesus second coming within the first century. Written to the congregation in thessaloniki, greece on behalf of paul possibly in aramaic by either timothy or sylvanus between 52 and 54ce. Expositions from the book of second thessalonians saint. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of god 1 thessalonians 4. The book of 2 thessalonians was written shortly after the book of 1 thessalonians, probably within a few months. The book of second thessalonians kindle edition by thompson, robert b.
There was circulating in the thessalonian church a. After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving. While there he spoke in the synagogue, persuading some jews and even more godfearing gentiles that jesus was the promised messiah. This is the holy book of 2 thessalonians, known as the second epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. Timothy and silassilvanus who were the apostles companions on his second missionary journey 51 to 54 ac were with him now also. They thought it had come already so they stopped with their work. The book of 2nd thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. To the church of the thessalonians in god our father and the lord jesus christ. The letter is more focused on problems in the church and may reflect the receipt of later news from the thessalonians. The son of perdition or the lawless one, is revealed, also referenced in the gospel of john 17. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. Thanksgiving and prayer we ought always to thank god for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing. It was founded by cassander, king of macedon 315 b. It is likely the first of pauls letters, probably written by the end of ad 52 however, some scholars believe.