Walvoord, one of evangelicalisms most prominent leaders, and mark hitchcock, todays leading bible prophecy expert, guide you through the prophecy and exhort believers on practical matters such as moral purity, disciplined living, church relationships, prayer and church discipline. In this verse paul appeals to the lord, who is the source of peace john 14. Verse by verse bible study on through the book of 2 thessalonians, covering chapter two and verses one to three by robert breaker. As the writer passes, by a contrasting but in 2 thessalonians 3. He saw the need to do a follow up letter to correct false doctrines about the day of the lord as some had thought it had already occurred. Read 2 thessalonians commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. This was a primary problem in the first century churchgrowing weary in doing well.
To the church of the thessalonians in god our father and the lord jesus christ 2 grace to you and peace from god our father and the lord jesus christ thanksgiving. What is your favorite bible verse from the book of 2 thessalonians. Bruces commentary on the letters of paul to the thessalonians s one of the best in the word biblical commentary series. If anyone does not obey what we say in this letter, take note of that person, and have nothing to do with him, that he may be ashamed. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 thessalonians 3 and more. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Faith on the part of man answers to faithfulness on the part of god. 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 book of 2 thessalonians was written shortly after the book of 1 thessalonians, probably within a few months. Gods election is the moving spring of human salvation. Paul could have used another verb that more clearly intends that meaning. Hence the man, that would not obey, would not be contumacious against a mere man, but would be rebellious against god himself. In his first letter to the thessalonian christians, paul encouraged them to live as if christs second coming might take place at any time 1 thessalonians 5. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. Do not associate with them, in order that they may feel ashamed. The foundation of this problem was the peoples perception that the return of jesus christ was being delayed. Enduring word bible commentary 2 thessalonians chapter 3. Then paul sent timothy back to thessalonica to see what was happening with that church 1 thessalonians 3.
Some think that, when someone accepts heresy, he will leave the church. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Shows them how to treat disorderly and idle people, and not to get weary in well doing, 2 thessalonians 3. Book of 2 thessalonians, explained scripture by scripture. Read 2 thessalonians 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Literally, may be ashamed, means to turn in, that is, to turn one upon himself and so produce a feeling of shame. 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 work of a secondary.
Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Nov 17, 20 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. They wrote this first letter soon after timothy had come back to join paul and silas in corinth 1 thessalonians 3. David guzik commentary on 2 thessalonians 3, where paul gives final. The same three, paul, silvanus, and timothy sent the letter. The great apostasy may already be fully underway, spurred by the rising tide of deception in society. This emphasis on work terminology also fits with the book.
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. It might, if the context suited, be attached to the following clause, instead of the foregoing, and translated, by means of the epistle signify that man, meaning in. Dec 31, 2014 verse by verse bible study on through the book of 2 thessalonians, covering chapter two and verses one to three by robert breaker. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. The apostle paul prophesies of an apostasy in ii thessalonians 2. Although bruces writing style is lively and accessible, this commentary is one that will prove most useful for the serious scholar, in that a significant portion of it is devoted to commentary on the greek test. And if any man obey not our word in this epistle, note that man and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. And let us desire the same blessings for ourselves and our friends. D 51 or 52, paul addresses some misconceptions from his letter in i thessalonians. Like all of the commentaries in the nigtc series, it is technical and requires some knowledge of greek. The author second thessalonians does not have nearly as widespread acceptance as does 1 thessalonians. Bruces commentaries are always worth consulting, and his commentary on the thessalonian letters is no exception. In 1 thessalonians, paul directs the persecuted thessalonian christians to.
Paul had mentioned this subject in the first letter 1 thessalonians 5. That may occur on some occasions, but this confuses hairesis with apostasia. Paul says this is wrong and that everyone should earn their own living. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. After the pastoral epistles and ephesians, in fact, 2 thessalonians is the most doubted book in the corpus paulinum. Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as you would a fellow believer. Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you, and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men. They were weary from suffering, persecution, and other hardships associated with being a christian. Take special note of anyone who does not obey our instruction in this. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. It is our sincere desire that this outline of 2 thessalonians will assist you in your investigation of gods holy word his personal letter to you. Can you learn about jesus by reading the book of mormon. Directs them not to associate with those who obey not the orders contained in this epistle, 2 thessalonians 3. Gospels the first four books of the new testament the second part of the bible.
Enduring word bible commentary 2 thessalonians chapter 2. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Paul had already told the thessalonians to warn the unruly 1 thessalonians 5. He has already declared previously, that he commands nothing but from the lord. Woven by the careful hands of a tentmaker, 2 thessalonians adorns the new testament like a literary tapestry. A free bible commentary on 2 thessalonians in easyenglish. Looked at from the earthward side, we find the believers suffering in chapter 1, shaken from their composure in chapter 2, and slackening in their responsibilities in chapter 3.
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