He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. I thought it was a good message and the book offer was a soft sell. The message of 1 and 2 thessalonians bible speaks today. What paul wrote here is more than just three easy memory verses. Jan 23, 2012 bonnie williams, carls niece, suggested to me a few days ago that 1 thessalonians 5. Even though he was shackled, he rejoiced in the lord philippians 1. These people were so far gone already in around ad 50 that they were being neglectfulthey were going to sleep spiritually. Then follows a paragraph of instructions directed especially. Is the will of god always good, always pointing at our salvation. A 4day plan for finding hope amid lifes challenges. When he wrote to the philippians from prison, he didnt live under his circumstances, instead he rose above them. 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. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians. Such sins were common in the city in which they lived.
I read this commentary almost nonstop cover to cover. Youll get this book and many others when you join bible gateway plus. Always be thankful for gods benefits, and always express your thanks. Here, paul gives his final instructions to the church at thessaloniki, calling them to love, act justly, and do the will of god. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks. Pray without ceasing twice the apostle has used this adverb ch. Certainly, if there were elders in the church at thessalonica and it is highly probable that there were these are meant in 1 thess. Our moderation as to all earthly things should be known to all men. Enduring word bible commentary 1 thessalonians chapter 5. Replaces the book, the gospel and the end of time, which received a christianity today 1992 readers choice award. Worship without ceasing july 2, 2010 by christian schmidt 16 rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances. Apr 07, 2015 1 2 thessalonians ivp new testament commentary book g.
This chapter continues, significantly, the teaching on the second advent, but with a difference of purpose. In the parable of the ten virgins, they all slumbered and slept, and the thessalonians were now going to sleep spiritually themselves. The thessalonians circumstances were difficult, but they could be joyful in the lord. Bonnie williams, carls niece, suggested to me a few days ago that 1 thessalonians 5. The first epistle of paul the apostle to the thessalonians commentary by a. The greek used the word without ceasing for a person with a hacking cough and for repeated military attacks. F20 the probable reference is to the presbyters sometimes called overseers. What also stands out to me about 1 thessalonians 5. We offer the new bible commentary and new bible dictionary as a bundled product. Not that saints should be always on their knees, or ever lifting up their hands, and vocally calling upon god. Holmes wrote just before y2k 1998 so eschatology was a hot topic then and is, i believe, a major challenge for the church today. Since he says, pray without ceasing 1 thessalonians 5. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills.
For a solid, orthodox commentary on 1 and 2 thessalonians, this is a good choice. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. I thessalonians 5, new king james version nkjv the bible app. 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.
If paul had only said, rejoice a lot, pray often, and try to be thankful, i maybe could say, okay, ill try to do that. Paul tells us three things that he expects christians to do on a. I think that this week is the first time that that has registered with me. Dec 11, 2016 our text gives us three impossible commands 1 thess. Jamieson, fausset, and brown book notes robertsons book. Paul wrote, 16 rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances. In the book of first chronicles, in the genealogical list of the tribes of israel. Numberless other objects occupied his mind during the busy hours of each day. Digging into pauls letters to the thessalonians, john r.