Enduring word bible commentary 2 thessalonians chapter 2. The navigators is an interdenominational, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people know christ and make him known. Support for this comes from timelines given in the book acts which have been coupled with accounts of roman and jewish history. Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our lord jesus christ, and by our gathering together unto him, that ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of christ is at hand. The lawless one will be so slick that all who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the book of life of the lamb slain from. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. Both jesus and the man of sin have a gospel 2 thessalonians 2. Not all have to be so grand, but the idea is the same. Both jesus and the man of sin say that they alone should be worshipped 2 thessalonians 2. Navigators have invested their lives in people for more than 75 years, coming alongside to study the bible, develop a deepening prayer life, and memorize and apply scripture. 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.
In this verse, apostasia is translated falling away in both the kjv and nkjv, giving the impression that it refers to leaving an organization. Note, when we hear of the apostasy of many, it is matter of great comfort and joy that there is a remnant according to the election of grace which. A major area that separates those who are being saved from those who are perishing is the love of the truth. Wiersbes be ready commentary, this eightweek study includes engaging questions and practical applications that will help you connect gods word with your life. While there he spoke in the synagogue, persuading some jews and even more godfearing gentiles that jesus was the promised messiah. 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.
Some think that, when someone accepts heresy, he will leave the church. In pauls day, the region in which thessalonica was located was known as macedonia. In the top box type the book of the bible and the chapter e. Also, select the version and then click the search the bible button. Oct 31, 2010 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. But we are bound to give thanks to god always for you, brethren beloved by the lord, because god from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the spirit and belief in the truth, 2 thessalonians 2. Gospels the first four books of the new testament the second part of the bible. Wherefore also we pray always for you not only observe the above things to your comfort, to support you under sufferings, but we add our prayers, and not only now, but always, that you may be among them in whom christ will be glorified and admired.
For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his. Two thousand years have passed since paul penned 12 thessalonians. The apostle reminds the thessalonians of his preaching and behaviour. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 thessalonians and more. 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. Commentaries, history books, and more are linked to this page. Paul had previously written the first epistle to clarify this but the church was still having trouble with understanding this doctrine. Suffering in a good cause should sharpen holy resolution. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Greek the language that paul and his friends used to write this letter. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. The consolation the thessalonians might take against the terrors of this apostasy, v. Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of second thessalonians in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Sep 26, 2017 why study the books of 12 thessalonians.
After listening to andor reading the scripture please answer the related study questions below. He then comforts them under their afflictions and persecutions and tells them what his prayers were to god for them v. Just because paul visited a city, preached the gospel for weeks or even months, and founded a church by guiding converts to the faith, this did not protect the new church from scheming heretics. Both jesus and the man of sin have support for their claims by miraculous works 2. Heinrich meyers critical and exegetical commentary on the new testament. Nov 03, 20 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the lord, and admonish you. The historical context of pauls epistles to the thessalonians is found in acts 17. If there is any good in us, it is owing to the good pleasure of his goodness, and therefore it is called grace. The gospel of christ at first met with much opposition. Dont believe them, even if they claim to have had a. There is considerable variation of opinion as to how the prophetic portion of this epistle specifically 2 thessalonians 2.
There are a number of helpful commentaries on the thessalonian epistles. Therefore it is strongly advised that you perform your own inductive bible study of pauls short letter before you go to your favorite commentary or sermon. Deception, delusion, and divine judgment in the day of the lord 2 thes. Examples would be starting a business that dedicates all of its profits solely to charity or whoever else god desires, starting a bible smuggling group in some far off country, moses leading the israelis out of egypt, etc. In chapter 2, paul explains what will happen in the day of the lord 2 thessalonians 2.
But just as the book of revelation describes great rejection of jesus during the great tribulation. You suffered from your own people the same things those churches suffered from the jews. For they were chosen to salvation, and called to the obtaining of glory. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. As you know this is added to the end of the last verse in the arabic version, and which begins this verse thus, as one of you, and as a father comforting his sons, so we but for what is said in the former verse, an appeal is made both to god and to the thessalonians, so that there is no need of adding such a clause there. Read 2 thessalonians commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. This narrative recounts pauls work in the city of thessalonica during his second missionary journey. Read 2 thessalonians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible.
For this reason god sends them a powerful delusion so that they will. The believers in thessalonica were confused concerning the doctrine of the return of christ. David guzik commentary on 2 thessalonians 2, where paul gives. Connecting pauls letters to the thessalonians to christians today, this study encourages readers with reassurance and hope as they pursue lives of holiness and love in anticipation of christs return. The wiersbe bible study series delivers practical, indepth guides to selected books of the bible.
Thessalonica was and still is an important seaport about 185 miles 300 km north of athens. In their spiritual blindness and because they have believed the lies of the antichrist 2 thess. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. That may occur on some occasions, but this confuses hairesis with apostasia. Paul then encourages them to stand firm and instructs them to keep away from idle men who dont live by the gospel 2 thessalonians 3. Jan 02, 2020 he commends them for what he hears they are doing in the lord, and he prays for them 2 thessalonians 1. I will speak of this letter as though it had chapters. Both jesus and the man of sin are revealed 2 thessalonians 1.
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