Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 5. Paul then reminds them that jesus will come like a thief in the night. The apostle blesses god for the growing state of the love and patience of the thessalonians. Ye are all the children of light ye are children of god, and enjoy both his light and life. 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. The thessalonian church is the only church not censured for anything. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father, and the lord jesus christ. Thus, the second coming seems to permeate the letter and may be viewed in some sense as its theme. First thessalonians is older than matthew, mark, luke, john, acts, romans, and every other new testament book except galatians and james. The last verses of the fourth chapter perfect that which is lacking, on one side. Every chapter of 1 thessalonians ends with a reference to the second coming of christ, with ch. Lastly, paul prays that god will make the thessalonians completely holy and faultless at the rapture. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. These 1 and 2 thessalonians are considered by many scholars to be the earliest of pauls epistles.
The apostle, having spoken in the end of the foregoing chapter concerning the. The apostle continues to speak of christs coming to judgment, and the uncertainty of the time in which it shall take place, and the careless state of sinners. The name jesus in ancient hebrew text yeshua in first century hebrew text. It is needless or useless to ask about the particular time of christs coming. The purpose of ii thessalonians was in part is to encourage the church due to persecutions. Our moderation as to all earthly things should be known to all men. It is associated with what paul calls the night, in this passage, and it will overtake those who are children of the night. There were datesetters and endtimes speculators among the thessalonians 2 thessalonians 2. Paul is encouraged by timothys report 1 thessalonians 3. Paul also speaks of this church as being an example to the corinthians in 2 corinthians 8. Going to thessalonica transferred the ministry of the gospel to western civilization. I thessalonians 5, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The apostle exhorts to be always ready for the coming of christ to judgment, which will be with suddenness and surprise.
It was founded by cassander, king of macedon 315 b. The book of 1 thessalonians, chapter 5 king james bible. This final chapter of 1 thessalonians continues to discuss the day of the lord, assuring christians that it will not overtake them. This was the beginning of spreading the gospel from the continent of asia to the continent of europe. Pauls greetings and concerns chapters 12 christian living chapter 3 the coming day of jesus chapter 45. Constables notes on 1 thessalonians 2020 edition could have been his first inspired epistle. He was afraid that their afflictions may have given the devil a chance to tempt them and render his work in vain.
For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the lord so cometh as a thief in the night. Pauls greetings and concerns chapters 1 2 christian living chapter 3 the coming day of jesus chapter 4 5. Summary of 1 thessalonians 4 paul reminds his audience of the teachings they were given, saying, you learned from us how you ought to live and to please god as, in fact, you are doing 1 thessalonians 4. David guzik commentary on 1 thessalonians 5, where paul exhorts the. A free bible commentary on the first letter to the thessalonians in easyenglish. Paul continued his second missionary journey to thessalonica, having also silas and timothy with him acts 17. It still exists under the name of saloniki, and has a population of from 75,000 to.
Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. In the last half of chapter 4, paul dealt with concerns that thessalonian believers who died prior to christs second coming would not be part of the resurrection. In 1 thessalonians, paul directs the persecuted thessalonian christians to. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in macedonia and achaia 1 thess.
Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians story of the. But you are not in given up to the power of darkness, brethren, for that day to overtake you by surprise like a thief. It is impossible that the gospel of love should be preached in an atmosphere. Shows the thessalonians that they are children of the light.
They are included in the body of the text so the reader can see them as he reads the book without having to page over to a separate outline. Introduction to 1 thessalonians bible exposition commentary. The headings and subheadings make up an outline of the book. F20 the probable reference is to the presbyters sometimes called overseers. Commentaries for 1 thessalonians chapter 5 the apostle exhorts to be always ready for the coming of christ to judgment, which will be with suddenness and surprise. In 1 thessalonians chapter 3, paul explained to the church why timothy had been sent to them and why paul remained in athens. This church was a testimony to the whole area that we would call greece today. Chapter 5 continues this discussion of christs second coming, but from the.
Turn this book over and see if there be any precept that the lord has given you in. How the thessalonians accepted the good news about jesus 1. Paul sent timothy to the thessalonians on a previous occasion 1 thessalonians 3. He also expressed his concern for their faith in god. Finally, christians should stay clear of every form of evil 1 thessalonians 5. These words all portray the idlers behavior as disorderly, betraying an. Ministry in absentia thru timothy ministry by epistle. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 thessalonians 5 and more. Headings throughout the following book of 1 thessalonians. Next chapter of 1 thessalonians the book of 1 thessalonians, chapter 5 we hope that you find the content of the book of 1 thessalonians, chapter 5 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to.
Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians story of the bible. The first epistle to the thessalonians chapter one objectives in studying this chapter 1 to understand how the virtues of faith, hope, and love should express themselves 2 to notice the potential a new congregation has for spreading the good news of the gospel of christ, and being a positive example to all believers summary joined by. The ancient city of thessalonica is the same city, which is now called thessaloniki. The style is calm and equable, in accordance with the subject matter, which deals only with christian duties in general, taking for granted the great doctrinal truths. This is currently the second largest and second most important city in greece. The apostle paul identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. The plural first person we, is used everywhere, except in 1 thessalonians 2. Next chapter of 1 thessalonians the book of 1 thessalonians, chapter 5 we hope that you find the content of the book of 1 thessalonians, chapter 5 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. There were idlers among the thessalonians 1 thessalonians 4.
He spent three sabbaths there, but on account of the persecution of the jews, went from there to berea, then to athens, and then to corinth where he spent 18 months. It was a great commercial center of pauls time, the inhabitants being greeks, romans and jews. In his pastoral epistle paul is cheering them on in order to help them persevere 1. He concludes with a prayer request and a benediction 1 thessalonians 5. Timothy was a trusted companion and associate of paul, and he accompanied paul on many of his missionary journeys. Matthew chapter 24, has a nice list of things that will happen.
Rev 19 and if any man shall take away from the words of the book of. Macedonia was the former kingdom of alexander the great he wanted one world domination and enlightenment with the culture of greece. Certainly, if there were elders in the church at thessalonica and it is highly probable that there were these are meant in 1 thess. Sometimes it can be done with a sermon to the whole church. Thessalonica was and still is an important seaport about 185 miles 300 km north of athens. From his youth learned the scriptures from his mother and grandmother 2 timothy 1. But of the times and the seasons it is natural to suppose, after what he had said in the conclusion of the preceding chapter concerning the coming of christ, the raising of the dead, and rendering those immortal who should then be found alive, without obliging them to pass through the empire of death, that the thessalonians would feel an innocent curiosity to know, as the disciples. Paul has heard reports of their growth and gives thanks for this 1. I thessalonians 5, new king james version nkjv the. Such sins were common in the city in which they lived. Verse 5 paul and his friends preached the gospel of jesus christ to the.
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