A map of pauls second missionary journey, during which these letters were written. Intro to 1 thessalonians biblica the international. First thessalonians is the eighth of pauls letters. Through the centuries documents the reception history on two of pauls earliest epistles. The book of 1 st thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. A majority still hold to pauls authorship of 2 thessalonians. First thessalonians is older than matthew, mark, luke, john, acts, romans, and every other new testament book except galatians and james. How can we act wisely as we await jehovahs day of judgment.
First thessalonians provides christians with the clearest biblical passage on the coming rapture of believers, an event that will inaugurate the sevenyear tribulation. Historical allusions in the book fit pauls life as recounted in acts and in. Both lists of canonical books of the nt circulated in rome. Intro to 1 thessalonians biblica the international bible society.
Everyone would like to have some insight into what their future holds. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in the city of thessalonica compare 1. The book of 2 thessalonians has not always been accepted as pauline and has been attacked on several. Galatians and thessalonians new testament for everyone book 0 kindle edition by wright, tom. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle, and is addressed to the church in thessalonica, in modernday greece. He also informs them about christs return, the time when their suffering will cease. However, such arguments have not convinced current interpreters. The first book of thessalonians was written approximately in a. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica. The roman empire, and the ancient city of thessalonica, have been reduced to rubble. Two thousand years have passed since paul penned 12 thessalonians. As a reception history, this commentary investigates the changing religious beliefs and practices that have resulted from these two epistles, as well as their impact on social and political developments across the centuries. Timothy rejoined paul at athens and was sent back to thessalonica see 3.
The main themes that run through 1 thessalonians is living holy and sanctified lives and being selfcontrolled and alert. The first epistle was penned at corinth by the apostle paul in response to timothys report on the progress of the church they had recently established there 3. The book begins with an indepth study of the thessalonians themselves their history, land, socioeconomic conditions, and religious environment. Historical allusions in the book fit pauls life as recounted in acts and in his.
Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father, and the lord jesus christ. How much more so when it comes to the end of the whole world. The authenticity of 1 thessalonians is affirmed as pauline by almost all nt scholars. American bible society has been engaging people with the lifechanging message of gods word for nearly 200 years. Irenaeus quoted 1 thessalonians by namehe wrote around a. A majority of scholars believe that this was the 2nd of the epistles that paul wrote, however, some believe it was the 1st.
Therefore, paul probably wrote 1 thessalonians in a. 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. Letters of paul to the thessalonians, the book of thessalonians, were two new testament letters written by paul from corinth, greece, about 5054 ad and addressed to the christian community he had founded in macedonia. Letters of paul to the thessalonians bible britannica. The book of 1 thessalonians was written in approximately a.
The historical context is acts 1618, especially acts 17. It is traditionally attributed to paul the apostle, with timothy as a coauthor. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in. Paul had not spent long enough time with the church in thessalonica, and wrote this letter to further. 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. Read and study 1 thessalonians, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Blackhawk church eat this book weekly bible guide reading 1 and 2 thessalonians key historical background to 1 thessalonians paul, silas and timothy were the first to share the gospel in thessalonica, where many jews.
Hippolytus, origen, eusebius agreed that paul authored this book. Paul wrote this letter to strengthen and encourage the church in thessalonica. The first of pauls two letters written from corinth to the. The church in thessalonica still had some misconceptions about the day of the lord. Video video download options bible book introduction videos share. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, silas, and timothy. The letters to the thessalonians pillar new testament. The book of 2 nd thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. False teachers had been presenting fake letters as if from paul and telling the thessalonian believers that the day of the lord had already come. They thought it had come already so they stopped with their work. How paul of tarsus impacted the history of christianity. Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians bible charts. Paul wrote the second letter to the thessalonians approximately a year or so after the first letter. Summary two letters that paul wrote to the church in thessalonica are preserved.
Intro to 2 thessalonians biblica the international. Paul, along with silas and timothy, founded the church at thessalonica on his second missionary journey acts 17. 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. The book of 2 thessalonians was likely written in ad 5152. 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. The two letters to the thessalonians are of interest from a historical point of. The book of revelation is the ending to the greatest story ever told. The first epistle to the thessalonians, commonly referred to as first thessalonians or 1. This fascinating discussion gives the necessary context for fully appreciating the circumstances surrounding the founding of the citys first church and the subsequent struggles of the thessalonian. After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving. Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. There were no extensive historical persecutions of christians by jews in palestine prior to the first jewish war. Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our lord jesus christ, in the sight of god and our father.
This is the holy book of 1 thessalonians, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians. He also expressed his concern for their faith in god. The book is clearly written to a group of very new believers who were. Resources, free bible software, bible art, biblical history topics and study, and ancient bible maps of rome, greece, and ancient near east. Headings throughout the following book of 1 thessalonians. Summary of the book of 1 thessalonians story of the bible. They are included in the body of the text so the reader can see them as he reads the book without having to page over to a. The author of this book encourages the thessalonians to remain faithful in the midst of suffering. The key personalities in this book are the apostle paul, timothy, and silas. Full scripture readings for every dayright there in the book. Interesting facts about 1 thessalonians barnes bible charts author. In 1 thessalonians chapter 3, paul explained to the church why timothy had been sent to them and why paul remained in athens. Because of its similarity to 1 thessalonians, it must have been written not long after the first letterperhaps about six months.
In the church of thessalonica there were some misunderstandings about the return of christ. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living ministries. 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 first book of thessalonians niv audio holy bible.
When faced with apostasy, how can we stand firm in the faith. Paul praised them for their faith and said that he remembered them for the works they had done in the name of jesus. The headings and subheadings make up an outline of the book. Bible history online images and resources for biblical history. Paul reminds his audience of the teachings they were given, saying, you learned from us how you ought to live and to please god as, in fact, you are doing 1 thessalonians 4.
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. In the greek new testament, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians. Among its 27 books are selected recollections of the life and acts and sayings of jesus in the four gospels. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. 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. Second thessalonians distinguishes itself by the detailed teaching it presents on the end times. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica, he preached in a. Book of 2 thessalonians, explained scripture by scripture. Video series bible book introduction videos english bible book introduction videos. He was afraid that their afflictions may have given the devil a chance to tempt them and render his work in vain. Every chapter of 1 thessalonians ends with a reference to the second coming of christ, with ch.
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