It was written to a struggling, yet vigorous church that was only a few months old, made up of christians who had just come to christ under pauls ministry. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. Check out this summary and commentary and the book of i thessalonians. First thessalonians provides christians with the clearest biblical passage on the coming rapture of believers, an event that will inaugurate the sevenyear tribulation. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Please read the whole book of 1 thessalonians again as we study chapter 3. This is the story of christianitys beginnings and how evangelism played. Pdf the macarthur bible commentary download full pdf book. Summary two letters that paul wrote to the church in thessalonica are. For the thessalonians, theophilus and his fellow seekers, the call to bow to king jesus in repentance directly challenged caesars absolute rule. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english.
A commentary like this will not be as technical as some, that really dive into the original languages, but that is not its intent. The several persons mentioned in this verse are thought by some to have been joined with paul as messengers of the churches, in carrying their contributions to the poor brethren at jerusalem. The macarthur new testament commentary series continues to be one of todays topselling commentary series. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. It is unusual in that it was written only a short time after the apostle had left the citypossibly not over six months in time. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Commentary on the epistles of paul to the tessalonians cornelius.
According to the account in acts, what had caused this separation. He begins by preaching in the local synagogue, which results in some jews and godfearing gentiles coming to faith in jesus. It traces the first decades in the history of the church after the resurrection of christ, focusing in particular on the work of peter and paul. Mar 30, 2011 he has written the book of acts for the reformed expository commentary series. On pauls 2nd mission trip, three churches were established in macedonia according to the book of acts. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Bruce the book of the acts new international commentary on the new testament, 1988. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians.
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. Commentary for acts 1 this book unites the gospels to the epistles. A good study bible we recommend the following features. As i continue to read the book of acts, i am inclined to conclude that. In acts, luke recorded that paul preached for three sabbath days to the jews in the local synagogue acts 17. Green the letters to the thessalonians pillar new testament commentary, 2002.
This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Commentaries for the book of acts the jerusalem church. Paul neither uses the title of an apostle, nor any other, as writing to pious and simplehearted men with the utmost familiarity. Acts 17 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. Because 2 thessalonians contains a very difficult and much disputed text 2 thess. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. However, considering their more extensive focus upon the church, they would better be categorized as the church epistles. Lukes account helps us all learn how to count the cost of citizenship in the kingdom of god. The persons to whom this epistle is written, namely, the church of the thessalonians.
You can find the best commentary on 12 thessalonians for you using the tools on the right side. The book of acts is an important book for understanding the actions of the apostles, mostly paul and peter, after jesuss ascension into heaven. The purpose of this commentary set is to go verse by verse through the book and pull out theological and historical points for the reader. Luke volume ii, often called the acts of the apostles, completes the pentateuch of the new testament. I will speak of this letter as though it had chapters. Understanding the book of acts in the bible thoughtco. Jun 28, 2012 this is a very useful book since it covers many of the historical and background issues commentaries often treat only briefly. This page provides a method to go directly to a commentary by a specific author. 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.
Read 2 thessalonians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. 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. 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. When paul first came to thessalonica, silas came with him acts 17. The traditional title of this book is, in some respects, a misnomer. When the christian gospel invades such an environment, an authority struggle automatically arises. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. For the thessalonians, theophilus and his fellow seekers, the call to bow to king jesus in repentance directly challenged caesars absolute. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living ministries. Oct 04, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle, and is addressed to the church in thessalonica, in modernday greece. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt with all that jesus began to do and teach.
Study the bible online using commentary on 2 thessalonians and more. Watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of acts sheds light on the gift of the holy spirit, who empowers, guides, teaches, and serves as our counselor. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i wrote additional commentaries, all of them falling under the new be series. Malherbes commentary is a detailed exegetical commentary that takes seriously forms of ancient letter writing. The system of numbering notes was designed for the printed. He has written the book of acts for the reformed expository commentary series. Five major themes are woven together in 1 thessalonians. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. The baker exegetical commentary on the new testament becnt, one of todays most respected sources for new testament exegetical studies, equips you to know the gospel better. Paul joins these two faithful fellowlabourers with himself in this epistle, because they had been with him at thessalonica, and were well known to and. Constable, provide commentary on all 66 books of the bible and contain over 12,000 pages of material in pdf format.
The evangelization of thessalonica and berea acts 17. Besides linking the gospel narratives on the one hand and the apostolic letters on the. Jan 02, 2020 the book of acts sheds light on the gift of the holy spirit, who empowers, guides, teaches, and serves as our counselor. The church was established in the midst of turmoil and problems in the city. It is an important book in understanding how we can be directed by the holy spirit and the role of jesus lessons in our lives. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Paul was on his second main journey in which he spread the good news about jesus. How much more so when it comes to the end of the whole world. How could one leave acts with high hopes for the thessalonians. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. It was the first he wrote to european christians, and in it the fundamental things of the christian life are very clearly set forth. The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. It contains many particulars concerning the apostles peter and paul, and of the christian church from the ascension of our saviour to the arrival of st.
Every chapter of 1 thessalonians ends with a reference to the second coming of christ, with ch. In 1 thessalonians, paul directs the persecuted thessalonian christians to. Nov 17, 2016 watch our overview video on 1 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. Thus, the second coming seems to permeate the letter and may be viewed in some sense as its theme. Acts is a transitional book in the sense that it gives us the record of the way god moved in the minds and hearts of men to found and establish the church and begin its great work in the world today. Everyone would like to have some insight into what their future holds. The first letter of paul to the thessalonians is also the first letter the apostle wrote. It really should be called the acts of the holy spirit. Reading the book of acts, we are enlightened and encouraged by the power of the gospel as it spread throughout the world and transformed lives. The following are the five that i have found to be the most helpful. We can be sure about this, and about the date, from the letter and the book of the acts. Its narrative supplies a bridge connecting the life and ministry of jesus to the life of the church and the witness of the earliest believers.
The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. The clear consensus for the best commentary on the two letters to the thessalonians is greens commentary from the pntc series. We learn from the book of acts that during pauls stay in the city of thessalonica. However, most scholars believe paul spent about three months. There are a number of good commentaries on the book of acts. These commentaries from respected bible scholar and preacher john macarthur give a versebyverse analysis in context and provide points of application for passages, illuminating the biblical text in practical and relevant ways. This narrative recounts pauls work in the city of thessalonica during his second missionary journey.
Constables notes on 1 thessalonians 2020 edition far and away the largest theological contribution of the epistles 1 and 2 thessalonians lies in what they say about eschatology. Praised for its thoughtful scholarship for studying pastors and its readability for inquiring lay people, the becnt is a standard exegetical commentary for any biblestudy library. Intro to acts biblica the international bible society. David guzik commentary on acts 17 continues describing the second missionary journey which takes paul into thessalonica, berea, and athens. Why i want to study the thessalonian epistles acts 16 and 17. Obviously, an explanation of some kind was in order, and this situation, more than. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead. Best commentary on 12 thessalonians best commentaries. Constable taught at dallas theological seminary for 45 years, and served as the chairman of its bible exposition department for years. Top five 12 thessalonians commentaries reading acts. First, there is pauls characteristic salutation and greeting 1 thessalonians 1.
The baker exegetical commentary on the new testament. This powerful reference tool is a bookbybook, chapterbychapter, detailed look at the historical, geographical, cultural, and economic background of acts and the pauline epistlesactsphilemon. David guzik commentary on 1 thessalonians 1 describes how the gospel caused. 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. For the thessalonians, theophilus and his fellow seekers. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. We wouldnt know what had happened if it werent for this book. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the thessalonian epistles. Bruces commentary on acts in the nicnt series soon became a standard conservative evangelical commentary.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. Though absolute monarchies hold sway over very few peoples today, many still live under totalitarian rule. Indeed, they even followed paul to berea to stir up the people there against the. After paul started the church in thessalonica, he wrote this first letter to the believers there within just a few months of leaving. Paul, along with silas and timothy, founded the church at thessalonica on his second missionary journey acts 17. 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. Support for this comes from timelines given in the book acts which have been coupled with accounts of roman and jewish history. While there he spoke in the synagogue, persuading some jews and even more godfearing gentiles that jesus was the promised messiah. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Much more than simply theology or a word study, the bible knowledge background commentary opens a window to transport the reader back into the setting of the new testament to see, touch, and hear as. The life for today commentary notes on this web site are taken from the printed life for today study bible series.
Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. The book of acts provides a detailed, orderly, eyewitness account of the birth and growth of the early church and the spread of the gospel immediately after the resurrection of jesus christ. Commentary on 1 and 2 thessalonians grand rapids, michigan. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. A free bible commentary on the first letter to the thessalonians in easyenglish. It primarily deals with the acts of peter and paul. This is a very useful book since it covers many of the historical and background issues commentaries often treat only briefly.
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