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. Macarthur, john 2009, the macarthur bible commentary kindle ed. God gave work to mankind to help man not to hurt him. Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you. In part, this means sitting in the temple and declaring that he is god. But the lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one. The word vain here can refer either to the result of the ministry, or the character of the ministry. There are three clear topics in this chapter, the first 1 thessalonians 2. The lord be with you all the greek term all pantos is in this verse twice and in v. The second epistle to the thessalonians, commonly referred to as second thessalonians or 2.
Study 2 thessalonians 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. However, at his second coming, jesus will destroy the man of lawlessness and all who refused the truth and. The second book of thessalonians kjv audio holy bible. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 2. That may occur on some occasions, but this confuses hairesis with apostasia. Study 2 thessalonians 3 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. They thought it had come already so they stopped with their work. The foundation of this problem was the peoples perception that the return of jesus christ was being delayed. Notice how the close of 2 thessalonians is similar to the close of 1 thessalonians. For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies. Traditionally, it is believed to be written for the church in thessalonica by apostle paul, likely in corinth shortly after the first epistle which was written in about 5051 ce, although there were. Life would not be worth living, if there were not something constructive for us to do with our time. This is the new king james version of the new testament book of 2 thessalonians. In this verse, apostasia is translated falling away in both the kjv and nkjv, giving the impression that it refers to leaving an organization.
The church in thessalonica still had some misconceptions about the day of the lord. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus ones mind and heart upon christ and his gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to. This was a primary problem in the first century churchgrowing weary in doing well. Some think that, when someone accepts heresy, he will leave the church. Paul, silvanus, and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god our father and the lord jesus christ. If you stay real busy, there is no time to talk about others. 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.
Book of 2 thessalonians bible survey what are the pauline epistles. For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. Traditionally, it is believed to be written for the church in thessalonica by apostle paul, likely in corinth shortly after the first epistle which was written in about 5051 ce, although there were debatable charges that it is the. Empowered by satan, this figure will deceive unbelievers by showing signs and wonders. It is traditionally attributed to paul the apostle, with timothy as a coauthor. Who is the man of lawlessness in 2 thessalonians 2. Modern biblical scholarship is divided on whether the epistle was written by paul. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Ii thessalonians 2, new king james version nkjv the. Shaken greek saleuo, denotes great anxiety and pain. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. They describe pauls confidence in the believers and confidence in gods judgment on the unbelievers. For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing. Will there be a great apostasy falling away during the end times.
The thessalonians were deeply troubled about this matter. In pauls time, thessalonica was the prominent seaport and the capital of the roman province of macedonia. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. The book of 2 thessalonians was likely written in ad 5152.
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