The letter contains a whole chapter regarding the second advent of christ, among other themes and instructions. Reading it thus, it is more easy to catch the connection. Book summary this book tells us about christ coming with his angels this is the second part of the same event which is known as the day of the lord. As the unbelieving thessalonians had persecuted their christian townsmen, so had the jews persecuted jesus, and the prophets and the apostles. This verse shatters the paradigm that views the second coming as the fiery destruction of the whole. The second epistle to the thessalonians begins with almost the same wording as the first epistle. The global message of pauls second letter to the thessalonians is that amid suffering, believers must remember the sovereign grace that has rescued them in jesus christ.
All books, genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, deuteronomy, joshua, judges, ruth. Dont believe them, even if they claim to have had a spiritual vision, a revelation, or a letter supposedly. Generation word bible teaching ministry enjoy fast paced verse by verse teaching of scripture with exegetical insight, historical information and relevant application for your spiritual growth. He commends them for what he hears they are doing in the lord, and he prays for them 2 thessalonians 1. Verse 1 paul, and silvanus, and timothy, unto the church of the thessalonians in god our father and the lord jesus christ. Do not associate with them, in order that they may feel ashamed. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in the city of thessa. Paul greets the church at thessalonica and encourages and exhorts them. The open bible expanded edition, 1965, thomas nelson, pp.
Concerning the coming of our lord jesus christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers. Timothy and silassilvanus who were the apostles companions on his second missionary journey 51 to 54 ac were with him now also. As a matter of fact, the last book in the bible speaks of the second coming of jesus, the last book in the old testament, rather, speaks of the second coming of jesus, its the book of malachi. Second epistle to the thessalonians read the bible online. Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our lord jesus christ, and by our gathering. There is a oneness and a unity in the spirit that all high calling saints have. Amid such hostility believers are called to stand firm and hold to the traditions that have been handed down to them through the bible and those who faithfully teach it 2 thess. Chapter one of second thessalonians begins with a warning of the righteous judgement of god. It is not about us, but rather about christ and the bridal message god gave to paul. It is traditionally attributed to paul the apostle, with timothy as a coauthor. He writes 1 to encourage persecuted believers, 2 to correct a misunderstanding concerning the lords return and 3 to exhort the thessalonians to be steadfast and to work for a living 2. Paul, and silvanus, and timotheus, unto the church of the thessalonians in god our father and the. Dont believe them, even if they claim to have had a spiritual vision, a revelation, or a letter supposedly from us. A tremendous invective against the jews, the purpose of which is 1 to show the deep sympathy of st.
The therefore draws an inference from pauls arguments for stability throughout this chapter 2. Great truths must have great conclusions or applications. The first part of each article is the same because it is relevant to each article. When paul wrote his second letter to the thessalonians, he urged christians. Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our lord jesus christ and our gathering together to him, paul, the author of the book of 2nd thessalonians is speaking in this verse about the rapture of the church, the time of our gathering together to him. This is the fifth mention of christs coming in the thessalonian letters 1 thess. So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of. Now wee beseech you, brethren, by the comming of our lord iesus christ, and by our gathering. Title in the greek nt, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians. 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. Now may our lord jesus christ himself, and our god and father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word. In the doctrine of the gospel in general, and in the article of christs second. Having introduced the second coming of our lord for their comfort, paul explains its timing further. So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.
And the book of malachi tells us in chapter 4 and verse 2 that jesus is coming as the sun of righteousness and it says this, but unto you that. God will forgive all who accept the gospel and believe in the lord jes. This is pauls second letter to the relatively new christians in the city of thessalonica, and it was written probably a few months after the letter we. Chapters available 2 thessalonians spurgeons verse. Paul and silvanus and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god our father and the lord jesus christ. There is one true church and it is in christ jesus. Its genuineness is attested by polycarp epistle to the philippians, 11, who alludes to 2 thessalonians 3. Coming of our lord jesus christ, gathering together. The apostle paul identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on pauls second letter to the thessalonians. In his second coming he will appear to the whole world. Like 1 thessalonians, this letter deals extensively with eschatology see introduction to 1 thessalonians. Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as you would a fellow believer.
Book of second thessalonians living waters tabernacle. Jul 10, 2010 in this second of three related articles on roman catholic tradition, we examine 2 thessalonians 2. Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in. Thus the thessalonians who were still young in their faith had been confused and wearied in their living hope of the coming of the lord. Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions. Summary of the book of 2 thessalonians bible survey. Standing fast and holding the traditions 2 thessalonians 2. The thessalonians knew all about the second coming of christ. Keep a tight grip on what you were taught, whether in personal conversation or by our letter. Spurgeons verse expositions of the bible 2 thessalonians. Our study of daniel, especially the little horn of daniel 7, will help much with this second chapter. On the other hand, it is not clear that a forger would need to ensure his writing was not contemporaneous with 1 thessalonians if he was not actually writing the letter to thessalonica.
While christ tarries there is still much to do but having this expectation propels you to do rather than to sleep. They had driven out the apostles, and endeavoured to prevent them from preaching salvation to the gentiles. Holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the disputers. Second thessalonians verse by verse bible teaching audio. 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. Book of 2 thessalonians, explained scripture by scripture. May jesus himself and god our father, who reached out in love and surprised you with gifts of unending help and confidence, put a fresh heart in you, invigorate your work, enliven your speech. Everything in 2 thessalonians contributes to these twin themes of endurance through suffering and the eternal scope of divine grace. Modern biblical scholarship is divided on whether the epistle was written by paul. Paul with the persecuted thessalonians, and his indignation against the persecutors. The second epistle to the thessalonians, commonly referred to as second thessalonians or 2 thessalonians is a book. A free bible commentary on 2 thessalonians in easyenglish. Galyn wiemers teaches verse by verse through the book of matthew. There is also the tradition of the gospel as the form of.
Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the lord may have free course, and be glorified, even. He sovereignly chose and called you to salvation through the gospel 2 thess. Pauline authorship is asserted in a customary manner at the opening of the epistle 2 thessalonians 1. Accompanying the second coming voice of the archangel relaxing relaxation.
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. Paul had heard of it and is now writing a second epistle to teach and encourage them. A and our being gathered to him, b we ask you, brothers and sisters, 2 not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by the teaching allegedly from uswhether by a prophecy or by word of mouth or by letter. Second thessalonians was evidently written very soon after pauls first letter to that church. Verse by verse study taught during regular sunday school services 2020 2021 at bible baptist church on the books of first and second thessalonians. In the greek new testament, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians. But once these effects will cease at the rapture of the believers compare 1 thessalonians 1. The son of perdition or the lawless one, is revealed, also referenced in the gospel of john 17. Second thessalonians 2 american standard version 1 now we beseech you, brethren, touching the coming of our lord jesus christ, and our gathering together unto him.
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