1 thessalonians 5 commentary pdf

Paul had to leave thessalonica posthaste due to the great opposition to the gospel. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians. You must not look at the foes before and behind, on the right hand and on the left, but to gods faithfulness to his promises, gods zeal for his honor, and gods love for those whom he calls. 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. It was written from athens or, more likely, corinth on his second missionary journey. Our moderation as to all earthly things should be known to all men. His second letter acknowledges that thessalonian christians have endured persecution 2 thessalonians 1. He not only longs to return but wonders about the future of the believers. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 thessalonians 5 and more. Paul did not write about the exact day or hour of the lords coming. Before jesus ascended into heaven, he assured his disciples that one day hed return for his people. Read 1 thessalonians 5 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. In view of the context and the meaning of the text, a comparison of the words used for sleep here and in chapter 4 is in order. He then explains what will happen when christ returns, a day paul encourages the thessalonians to be watching for at all times.

Read 1 thessalonians 5 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. The thing is certain that christ will come, and there is a certain time appointed for his coming. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on 1 thessalonians 5. Of the times and seasons you need not that i write unto you, v. I will speak of this letter as though it had chapters. The instructions which paul sets before us are something like that. Then paul sent timothy back to thessalonica to see what was happening with that church 1 thessalonians 3. First thessalonians it is generally supposed that pauls first epistle to the thessalonians is the first book of the new testament that was ever written. And toward the end of every chapter in this letter there is a reference to some aspect of the second coming. Accordingly, this benediction is fitly added to the preceding. Keys to a healthy christian community 1 thessalonians.

Take the problem in this case, apocalyptic anxiety reframe it, and help the church see the picture more fully and with sharper clarity. This is currently the second largest and second most important city in greece. In chapter 4, the word for sleep, koimao, refers to a gentle, peaceful sleep and refers to physical death. Then follows a paragraph of instructions directed especially to the. Here in 1 thessalonians 5, they are enjoined not to enter into it. Read all of 1 thessalonians 5 in this chapter the apostle discourses concerning the suddenness of christs coming, and the necessity of sobriety and watchfulness, and being on our guard with respect unto it, and then proceeds to exhort to several duties of religion, and closes the epistle with prayers for the saints, salutations of them. Silvanus is silas roman name and silas is his hebrew name. How should this future event shape our daily lives. 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, 1 thessalonians 5.

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. May his cancer heal millions the grandeur and grief in losing tyler. Paul sent timothy to the thessalonians on a previous occasion 1 thessalonians 3. Using interactive questions, stories, and illustrations, wiersbes examination of pauls two epistles to the thessalonians provides a balanced approach to waiting for christs return. Though the specific word judgmentdoes not occur in 1 thessalonians. Spurgeon showed the folly and tragedy of the sleeping christian with three powerful pictures. There were idlers among the thessalonians 1 thessalonians 4. From his youth learned the scriptures from his mother and grandmother 2 timothy 1. 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.

Pauls reply is an excellent specimen of pastoral theology. Study guide for 1 thessalonians 5 by david guzik blue letter bible. Swindolls living insights new testament commentary uses the strongs wor d. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our lord jesus christ. Shows the thessalonians that they are children of the light. The comfort and challenge concerning the day of the. Read 1 thessalonians 5 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The apostle exhorts to be always ready for the coming of christ to judgment, which will be with suddenness and surprise. Timothy brings a good report of thessalonians,chapter 3. This chapter continues, significantly, the teaching on the second advent, but with a difference of purpose. The point is that the behavior of the thessalonians is worthy of, and deserving of, thanks to god. There were datesetters and endtimes speculators among the thessalonians 2 thessalonians 2. The added roman name of a native jew was often chosen because of a similarity in sound. Constables notes on 1 thessalonians 2020 edition could have been his first inspired epistle.

Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 5. For this is the will of god, that you should be consecrated separated and set apart for pure and holy living. Support for this comes from timelines given in the book acts which have been coupled with accounts of roman and jewish history. When i look at this text, it reminds me of the short list of points sarah palin wanted to remember for a television broadcast, and so she wrote them on her left hand. The apostle tells the thessalonians it was needless or useless to enquire about the particular time of christs coming. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents. Paul wrote these letters in response to timothys report that the thessalonians church was prospering despite.

Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. 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 ancient city of thessalonica is the same city, which is now called thessaloniki. Pratte, 2016 bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians introduction.