Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 1. The first letter 1 thessalonians was written to a community of believers who had been christians for only a short period of time, probably no more than a few months. The bible book of 2 thessalonians with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. First thessalonians provides christians with the clearest biblical passage on the coming rapture of believers, an event that will inaugurate the sevenyear tribulation. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, silas, and timothy. Doctor paulien it is good to be here with you again. Whether youre facing family crises, medical diagnoses, relationship troubles, doubts, or fears, youll come away. Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Through the bible with les feldick lesson 1 part 4 book 43 2 thessalonians 1. Those who think christians are worse are mistaken, because atheists have created more atrocities, like hitler, stalin, mao zedong.
The holy bible book 53 2 thessalonians kjv dramatized audio. To follow up his previous letter 1 thessalonians by instructing the thessalonians further about the return of christ and the importance of responsible daily living. King james bible dramatized audio mylordjesuschristkjv. They reveal the apostle pauls heart and passion as he seeks to guide this congregation towards health and balance. Im excited to announce the release of my new book the letters to the thessalonians in the onebook. Jun 29, 2014 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a jewish synagogue on three successive sabbath days.
Thessalonians study guide blackham, paul, thomas, richard on. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle, and is addressed to the church in thessalonica, in modernday greece. In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. Paul, silas and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ. We hope this outline of 1 thessalonians will assist you as you study gods holy word.
First thessalonians is the eighth of pauls letters. The book of 1 thessalonians read by alexander scourby. 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. May 22, 2019 through the bible with les feldick lesson 1 part 4 book 43 2 thessalonians 1. Thanksgiving for these believers paul and silvanus and timothy, to the church of the thessalonians in god the father and the lord jesus christ. Reviving the blessed hope of thessalonians book olive. Follow stepbystep instructions for facilitating the group sessions using the member book and dvd video sessions. Thus, pauls first two letters were written to thessalonica.
Not only is 1 thessalonians the first of two letters to the church at thessalonica, it is pauls first letter period. This is the holy book of 1 thessalonians, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. Thanksgiving for the thessalonians faith we always thank god for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. The first book of thessalonians niv audio holy bible high. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. The audio recording of the book of 2 thessalonians from the revised new world translation of the holy scriptures is now available on jw. Thessalonica was, during the time of paul, one of the two most important commercial centers in greece corinth was the other. We remember before our god and father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our. Everyone would like to have some insight into what their future holds. Tozer 2qdcy8a read the book of 1 thessalonians here. Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians barnes bible charts author. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica.
The book of 2 thessalonians is filled with information that explains the end times. Welcome to books of the book where we are studying 1 and 2 thessalonians, we are in chapter 4 today. Ray 168 pages softbound coauthors douglas stauffer and andrew ray feel it is essential to understand the timing of the blessed hope as today this is a raging debate. The second epistle to the thessalonians begins with almost the same wording as the first epistle. The first book of thessalonians niv audio holy bible. It also exhorts us not to be idle and to work for what we have. The first epistle to the thessalonians, commonly referred to as first thessalonians or 1 thessalonians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible.
All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. Journey to thessalonica heres the official tourism site for modern day thessaloniki, which is located in greece. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in the city of thessa. They maintain that the bible does prove that god will rapture the church before the tribulation or continue reading reviving the blessed hope of thessalonians book. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a. Free audio biblebook of 2 thessalonians available jw. To assure the thessalonians of pauls love and to instruct them on the importance of living for christ and properly understanding the ramifications of his return. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living.
Paul wrote this letter to reemphasize the coming return of jesus christ. The book of 2 nd thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. But destruction will suddenly strike them like the pains of a woman about to give birth. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a. Mar 02, 2020 im excited to announce the release of my new book the letters to the thessalonians in the onebook. Pauls cathedral in london named for our favorite biblical author. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Yet we urge you, brothers and sisters, to do so more and more, 11 and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life. Watch our overview video on 2 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The first book of thessalonians niv audio holy bible high quality and best. The book of 2 thessalonians was likely written in ad 5152. Book 52 1 thessalonians kjv dramatized audio by tmantz625. Second thessalonians distinguishes itself by the detailed teaching it presents on the end times.
It is unusual in that it was written only a short time after the apostle had left. The first epistle of thessalonians 1 thessalonians from the holy bible new international version niv book 52 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a. Now lets get right back to where we left off in the last lesson, and well look at ii thessalonians chapter 2. Paul established the congregation at thessalonica during his. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music. Dec 09, 2017 the book of 1 thessalonians read by alexander scourby. This summary of the book of 1 thessalonians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 thessalonians. Do not diminish gods love for you 1 thessalonians 1. O lord, help us to hear the serpents rattle before we feel its fangst.
This short volume is designed for smallgroup studies and is accompanied by video sessions for group gatherings. The book of 1 thessalonians kjv audio bible full youtube. A topical bible which shows the most relevant bible verse for each topic. Book your tickets now, because this place looks amazing. How much more so when it comes to the end of the whole world.
Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. Book of 1 thessalonians 1 thessalonians chapter 1 1 thessalonians chapter 2 1 thessalonians chapter 3 1 thessalonians chapter 4 1 thessalonians chapter 5. In 1 and 2 thessalonians youll learn important truths about christs coming specifically regarding the rapture and the antichrist. They thought it had come already so they stopped with their work. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. There are also some great prayers in 2 thessalonians that can be an example for us on how to pray for other believers today.
It was the first he wrote to european christians, and in it the fundamental things of the christian life are very clearly set forth. You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we. The book of first thessalonians orange center cogop. During this nine week study, youll learn how to let go of past mistakes and discover your circumstances are not coincidental gods timing is impeccable. The church in thessalonica still had some misconceptions about the day of the lord.
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