The second epistle to the thessalonians begins with almost the same wording as the first epistle. The book of 2 nd thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less. This final chapter of 1 thessalonians continues to discuss the day of the lord, assuring christians that it will not overtake them. It is associated with what paul calls the night, in this passage, and it will overtake those who are children of the night. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. 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.
Moreover, also, there had been committed among them sins against chastity and sobriety 1 thessalonians 5. Now lets get right back where we left off in i thessalonians chapter 5, and now verse 7. Chapter 5 page 1 paul has heard a good report and encourages the church at thessalonica to excel in faith, hope, and love. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 5. I thessalonians 5, new king james version nkjv the bible app. 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. It was founded by cassander, king of macedon 315 b. This chapter continues, significantly, the teaching on the second advent, but with a difference of purpose. 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. Paul also speaks of this church as being an example to the corinthians in 2 corinthians 8. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the. Ye are all the children of light ye are children of god, and enjoy both his light and life. May 18, 2019 lesson 1 part 4 book 42 i thessalonians 5. In chapter 2 the apostle writes on their anxiety as the thessalonians had started to believe that the day of christ was at hand.
Verse 3 when they are saying, peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child. Chapter 5 page 1 the book of 1 thessalonians modern. 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 entire direction and purpose of their lives had been changed. 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. He tells them that the people who have died in christ jesus will also go to heaven when he comes back 1 thessalonians 4. In chapter 4, paul is instructing the believers in thessalonica on how to live, in christ jesus, a holy life 1 thessalonians 4. This church was a testimony to the whole area that we would call greece today. Rev 19 and if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, god shall take away his. Were having this constant flipside one to the other of those who are left behind at the rapture that are left behind because theyve been in spiritual darkness. After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving. The holy bible 1 thessalonians chapter 5 kjv youtube. Spiritually speaking, we need to be active and aware, to watch and be sober. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father, and the lord jesus christ.
Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of first thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. The main themes that run through 1 thessalonians is living holy and sanctified lives and being self. We must stand firmly on the word of god and then we will not fail. Book of 2 thessalonians, explained scripture by scripture. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living.
Book summary this book portrays jesus christ as the coming one, it anticipates his return for his church and teaches us to be ready for him at any moment, waiting for that blessed hope when we will meet him in the clouds. He notes how they turned from worshiping idols to serve a living and true god. Ye are christiansye belong to him who has brought life and immortality to light by his gospel. Whereas in 1 thessalonians 4 the purpose was reassurance with reference to deceased christians, in this it is rather an admonition to be ready for the event when it occurs 1 thessalonians 5. But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that i write unto you. Paul was still in corinth and unable to leave his work there. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. Turn this book over and see if there be any precept that the lord has given you in. Comment by alex on exodus 15 and 16 when ya think about the godhead the trinity always think about abraham issac, and jacob, thats y he told moses that his. The book of 1 thessalonians, chapter 5 king james bible. Therefore when we could endure it no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at athens alone, this verse and the next reflect pauls recollection of the events recorded by dr.
Pauls second letter to the thessalonians is a follow up to the first. First thessalonians is the eighth of pauls letters. It appears to have been written shortly after 1 thessalonians, in response to certain reports that had come to the apostle regarding the thessalonians progress 3. Because we do not belong to the night nor of darkness 1 thessalonians 5. It was a great commercial center of pauls time, the inhabitants being greeks, romans and jews. Paul shows us clearly in this chapter the fruit that bore evidence of this radical transformation. The book of 1 thessalonians is a personal and affectionate letter to the church, pauls own words confirm this, we loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of god but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us 2. To the church of the thessalonians in god our father and the lord jesus christ. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, silas, and timothy. Its members cherished gods word, manifested faith, hope, and love, and exhibited a missionary zeal.
Paul used a different word here than for the sleep of death mentioned in 1 thessalonians. David guzik commentary on 1 thessalonians 5, where paul exhorts the. They received the word of god which they heard from paul, not as the word of men, but as the word of god 4. Paul goes on to instruct them of a misconception they had. Timothy and silassilvanus who were the apostles companions on his second missionary journey 51 to 54 ac were with him now also. The thessalonian church was a model church in many ways. Paul introduces himself along with silvanus and timothy. Jan 02, 2020 in chapter 4, paul is instructing the believers in thessalonica on how to live, in christ jesus, a holy life 1 thessalonians 4. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the lord so cometh as a thief in the night. In 1 thessalonians, paul directs the persecuted thessalonian christians to. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in the city of thessalonica compare 1. 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. Paul wrote this letter to reemphasize the coming return of jesus christ. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians.
Thus he proves that the day of christ had neither dawned nor can even dawn before the rapture of the believers. Now viewing scripture range from the book of 1 thessalonians chapter 5. This is the same thing as trying the spirits to see whether they are of god or not. In the greek new testament, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians. Chapter 5 1 thessalonians part 3 covers chapter 5 and events leading up to the day of the lord. To wait for his son from heaven each chapter in 1 thessalonians ends with an eschatological reference. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. Paul and silvanus and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god our father and the lord jesus christ. It is helpful to trace the locations of paul and his companions that relate to the thessalonian correspondence.
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