2 thess 2 11 commentary on the book

Moffatt suggested that the general aim of this passage is to widen the horizon of the thessalonians, by enlisting their sympathy and interest on the part of others. The church in thessalonica still had some misconceptions about the day of the lord. A free bible commentary on 2 thessalonians in easyenglish. It will be a time when god will defeat all his enemies isaiah 2. His second letter acknowledges that thessalonian christians have endured persecution 2 thessalonians 1. This was tentmaking or as some have suggested working with leather. That is why paul, silas and timothy wrote what they did in verse 10. Although bruces writing style is lively and accessible, this commentary is one that will prove most useful for the serious scholar, in that a significant portion of it is devoted to commentary on the greek test.

For the mystery of iniquity there is a mystery of iniquity as well as of godliness, the one in direct opposition to the other. Second thessalonians is the ninth of pauls letters. The point here is that many people will come under the delusion of false teaching at some point. Verse 2 they knew about the day of the lord and of his return, because paul and his friends had taught them about it.

He is married to the former peggy rutta and they have three children and six grandchildren. Read 2 thessalonians commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. For this reason god sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie 2 thessalonians 2. Introduction though the day of the lord will eventually usher in a glorious day of millennial blessing for those left after the tribulation and the return of christ to earth, it will begin with a time of judgment, a day of wrath, as described in revelation 619. Read and study 2 thessalonians, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary.

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. The expression, a mystery, in the scripture sense of it, is something secret or undiscovered. Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in thessalonica. Consequently, the translation not only misses the point of what paul was saying, but it renders the exact opposite sense which he intended. The apostle paul prophesies of an apostasy in ii thessalonians 2. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. Preaching from 1 and 2 thessalonians preaching source. An exegetical and devotional commentary related media.

As mentioned, paul opened the letter by stressing the moral responsibility to. But just as the book of revelation describes great rejection of jesus during the great tribulation revelation 9. These verses continue pauls defense of his ministry and that of his colleagues, silvanus and timothy in thessalonica. He has not yet come click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission another overview chart 2 thessalonans. 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. Busybodies carries the idea of not minding ones own business. But we ought always to thank god for you, brothers and sisters loved by the lord, because god chose you as firstfruits to be saved through the sanctifying work of the spirit and through belief in the truth. Verse 2 and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and evil men. In 2 thessalonians, paul clarified his earlier teachings about jesus future. The man of lawlessness 10 and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. The system of numbering notes was designed for the printed book and is used throughout the text to refer to other notes.

The book of 2 thessalonians was likely written in ad 5152. In pauls day, the region in which thessalonica was located was known as macedonia. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in the city of thessalonica compare 1. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 thessalonians 2 and more. Commendation and comfort in the face of persecution 2 thes.

A major area that separates those who are being saved from those who are perishing is the love of the truth. Heinrich meyers critical and exegetical commentary on the new testament. It is traditionally attributed to paul the apostle, with timothy as a coauthor. Watch our overview video on 2 thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. For he does not beseech by the coming of christ, but his coming is the subject of which he is treating. We beseech you, by the coming of our lord jesus christ as you look for christs second coming, and expect comfort from it.

To read in another version or listen to the portion of scripture click here. Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you, and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men. Read 2 thessalonians 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. To follow up his previous letter 1 thessalonians by instructing the thessalonians further about the return of christ and the importance of responsible daily living. While millions will come to christ beginning with the sealing and salvation of 144,000 jews 12,000 from each tribe of israel and. Mar 25, 2014 44 1 3through the bible with les feldick you are called by pauls gospel ii thessalonians 2 duration. The problem was not only that these people did not work. He has earned degrees from east texas baptist college, southwestern baptist theological seminary, and trinity evangelical divinity school and has done postgraduat. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 thessalonians and more. Bruces commentary on the letters of paul to the thessalonians s one of the best in the word biblical commentary series. Verse 3 we are bound to give thanks to god always for you, brethren, even as it is meet, for that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of each one of you all toward one another aboundeth.

One way to introduce a sermon series from 1 and 2 thessalonians is through a book s sermon. Anytime we look at bible prophecy we are faced with the problems of finding a genuine fulfillment unless, of course, there is inspiration to tell us the meaning and the exact fulfillment. 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. D 51 or 52, paul addresses some misconceptions from his letter in i thessalonians. The mystery of iniquity, therefore, is a scheme of error, not openly discovered, whose influence is to encourage. But, there are things that must happen before he comes 2 thessalonians 2. He has not yet come click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission. Thessalonica was and still is an important seaport about 185 miles 300 km north of athens. No new subjects are introduced in the second letter, and it was written only weeks or a few months after the first letter. The life for today commentary notes on this web site are taken from the printed life for today study bible series. Paul refers to the lawless one and says that jesus return will annihilate him by the manifestation of his coming.

If there is any good in us, it is owing to the good pleasure of his goodness, and therefore it is called grace. William barclay the letters to the thessalonians daily study bible. The great apostasy may already be fully underway, spurred by the rising tide of deception in society. This verse must be taken in context of the entire argument of the book of 2 thessalonians see introduction. Enduring word bible commentary 2 thessalonians chapter 3. He has not yet come click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission another overview chart 2 thessalonans charles swindoll. Book summary this book tells us about christ coming with his angels this is the second part of the same event which is known as the day of the lord. Paul then tells them to continue to be faithful and to keep the teachings he gave them. In the top box type the book of the bible and the chapter e. Dec 23, 2018 2 thessalonians resources commentaries, sermons, illustrations, devotionals see disclaimer.

Also, select the version and then click the search the bible button. Enduring word bible commentary 2 thessalonians chapter 2. In the greek new testament, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians. 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. Paul closes 2 thessalonians with words of command 2 thes. Donald, the biggest problem with your comment is a question of hermeneutics. While christ tarries there is still much to do but having this expectation propels you to do rather than to sleep.

Book of 2 thessalonians, explained scripture by scripture. Since jesus or the bible never says exactly what the abomination is, paul. There is a play on words in the greek they are not busy in their own business but busy in the business of others. Deception, delusion, and divine judgment in the day of the lord 2 thes.

Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our lord jesus christ and our gathering together to him. And for this cause god shall send them strong delusion, that they. These things were not asserted now merely to serve the present occasion. Rather it is the day of the lord, which covers many events. Although 1 and 2 thessalonians are two distinct epistles, it is possible to introduce both epistles in one sermon. Some thought that the lord would come at any moment. Therefore god sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, 2 thessalonians 2. Literally, it means to be working around with the idea of meddling in other peoples business.