2 thessalonians 2 16 commentary on the book

A free bible commentary on 2 thessalonians in easyenglish. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. Study 2 thessalonians 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Commendation and comfort in the face of persecution 2 thes. Paul started this 2nd letter to the thessalonians by encouraging them just as he had in his 1st letter to them.

Now our lord jesus christ himself, and god, even our father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace. But because i tell the truth, you do not believe me john 8. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 thessalonians 2 and more. Paul received the macedonian vision at troy to go to europe, acts 16. I just downloaded the book from amazon audible version and will start it.

But just as the book of revelation describes great rejection of jesus during the great. This giving of comfort is the proof or explanation. In the case of 2 thessalonians 2, rumors have spread through this church. To stand firm and not fall away in your trials, keep. In the top box type the book of the bible and the chapter e. Timothy and silassilvanus who were the apostles companions on his second missionary journey 51 to 54 ac were with him now also.

His first sermon after that great loss was the nowfamous, when life tumbles in, what then. Enduring word bible commentary 2 thessalonians chapter 2. Now our lord jesus christ himself, and god, even our father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, verses 16 17. The second epistle to the thessalonians begins with almost the same wording as the first epistle. 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. The roman empire, and the ancient city of thessalonica, have been reduced to rubble.

Living for christs return volume 11 21st century biblical commentary series stallard, mike, hindson, ed, couch, mal on. The church in thessalonica still had some misconceptions about the day of the lord. There is considerable variation of opinion as to how the prophetic portion of this epistle specifically 2 thessalonians 2. In his first letter to the thessalonian christians, paul encouraged them to live as if christs second coming might take place at any time 1 thessalonians 5. His second letter acknowledges that thessalonian christians have endured persecution 2 thessalonians 1. While 1 thessalonians emphasized the return of christ for his church in what we call the rapture, 2 thessalonians emphasizes the return of christ to the earth the second time, when he returns in judgment and sets up his kingdom here upon this earth. You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. Watch our overview video on 2 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Also, select the version and then click the search the bible button. Prophecy can be fulfilled very quickly, and god is busy laying the groundwork for the fulfillment of these endtime prophecies. A few scholars argued that paul wrote 2 thessalonians before 1 thessalonians. This peace is desired for them always, or in every thing.

Now may our lord jesus christ himself and god our father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, what is the meaning of 2. Now may the lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The book of 2 thessalonians was written shortly after the book of 1 thessalonians, probably within a few months. Read 2 thessalonians commentary using john gills exposition of the bible.

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. This antichrist is not the devil himself pelagius and others, for he is distinguished from him 2 thessalonians 2. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 thessalonians and more. Two thousand years have passed since paul penned 12 thessalonians. Living for christs return volume 11 21st century biblical commentary series.

It is our sincere desire that this outline of 2 thessalonians will assist you in your investigation of gods holy word his personal letter to you. They thought it had come already so they stopped with their work. Bible matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible 2 thess. And let us desire the same blessings for ourselves and our friends. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it. He saw the need to do a follow up letter to correct false doctrines about the day of the lord as some had thought it had already occurred. These things were not asserted now merely to serve the present occasion. To read in another version or listen to the portion of scripture click here. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on 2 thessalonians picking up today in chapter 1, verse 1. May our lord jesus christ himself and god our father who has loved us and given us unending encouragement and unfailing hope by his grace, inspire you with courage and confidence in every good thing you say or do.

Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. This means an ever present source of comfort, of which no persecution can rob us. After the pastoral epistles and ephesians, in fact, 2 thessalonians is the most doubted book in the corpus paulinum. The most concise and the shortest definition of the gospel in the new testament is in mark 16.

Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on 2 thessalonians picking up today in chapter 2, verse 1. Read 2 thessalonians 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. When everything is in place, it will happen swiftly. While we are most concerned to hear how paul wants the problem solved, it will be helpful to make some suggestions as to how the problem might have arisen in the first place. Though paul wrote these words nearly two thousand years ago, we should do not let anybody deceive us. An exegetical and devotional commentary related media. The book of 2 thessalonians was likely written in ad 5152. The author second thessalonians does not have nearly as widespread acceptance as does 1 thessalonians. David guzik commentary on 2 thessalonians 2, where paul gives encouragement to the last days believers and thanks god for the work in the thessalonians. David guzik commentary on 2 thessalonians 2, where paul gives. Gospels the first four books of the new testament the second part of the bible. Now our lord jesus christ himself the apostle having exhorted the saints to perseverance, closes this second part of his epistle, relating to the coming of christ, with a prayer for the saints, that they might be comforted and established. Now may the lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way.

This is the 5th sermon in the continued encouragement series from 2 thessalonians. A new testament commentary, 2 thessalonians grand rapids, michigan. Constables notes on 2 thessalonians 3 the date of composition in the early a. So stand firm, and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter. But just as the book of revelation describes great rejection of jesus during the great tribulation revelation 9. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. The problem of idleness in thessalonica 1 thessalonians 4. 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.