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</html>";s:4:"text";s:23380:"What does the Bible say to the church, and to the individual Christian, about the role of politics in the church? Bkmrk. INTRODUCTION. They went down the road to Thessalonica. 1:9–10). Far and away the largest theological contribution of both 1 and 2 Thessalonians lies in what they say about eschatology. Emphasis on the Day of the Lord. There also appears that some within the church had returned to their former habits involving sexual impurity. Title: 1 & 2 Thessalonians: An Introduction and Study Guide By: Richard S. Ascough Format: Paperback Vendor: Bloomsbury Academic Publication Date: 2017 Weight: 2 pounds ISBN: 0567671275 ISBN-13: 9780567671271 Series: T & T Clark Study Guides Stock No: WW671270 Paul wrote 2 Thessalonians (1) to reassure those terrified by the thought that the day of the Lord had come (2 Thess. Get this from a library! Introduction to I & II Thessalonians. It is unusual in that it was written only a short time after the Apostle … Should an Unbeliever Partake of Communion? Thessalonica’s natural resources included timber, grain, continental fruits, and gold and silver (although it is questionable if the gold and silver mines were operational in the first century AD). Author, Date, and Place of Writing. “The Thessalonian letters present the first literary evidence for the use of parousia . Thessalonica was also notably pro-Roman and self-governing, and it enjoyed the status of a free city. Think of it like an extended commentary introduction to the letters of 1 & 2 Thessalonians. He made it clear that Christians need to keep at their labors, for the way of Christ is not idleness but service and excellence in work. Then you know how annoying it is when someone pretends to be you. Second, he desired to correct misinformation about himself and his fellow missionaries that some of his critics in Thessalonica were circulating. INTRODUCTION. The time of this writing was surely a few months after the first epistle, while Paul was still in Corinth with Silas and Timothy (1:1; Acts 18:5) in late A.D. 51 or early A.D. 52 (see Intro… In his letters to the Thessalonians, Paul would have none of this. / This was the beginning of spreading the Gospel from the continent of Asia to the continent of Europe. 1 Thessalonians 1:4; 2:12; 4:7; 5:9, 24 1. Oct 9th 2014. External evidence. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Later both men returned to Paul while he was in Corinth with a financial gift from the Christians in those Macedonian towns. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Other Resources. He wanted to marry east and west.) Even though the church was young in the faith, it was exemplary, demonstrating the reality of their election in faith, love, and obedience to … Or had someone log in to your Facebook and post stupid updates? 1-2, Melanie Newton is the founder of Joyful Walk Ministries, an online ministry that helps women learn to study the Bible for themselves and grow their Bible-teaching skills to lead others on a joyful walk with Jesus. Based on a work at www.theologyofwork.org. As its citizens were Roman citizens, it was exempt from paying tribute to Rome.[3]. ... 1-10 So we see that Paul spent about a month here before being chased to the neighboring city of Berea some 50 miles west. After spending a night in prison for driving an evil spirit from a girl, Paul and Silas were forced to leave Philippi. “We work hard, so you don’t have to.” That’s the advertising line for a modern bathroom cleaner,[1] but—with a little adjustment—it might have fit well as a slogan for some Christians in the ancient city of Thessalonica. Paul wrote 1 Thessalonians and sent it to the church. All rights reserved. Contributors: Colin Nicholl Introduction to 1 and 2 Thessalonians Free E-mail Bible Study Discipleship Training in Luke's Gospel. Can you find Macedonia and the city of Thessalonica on the following map? Dr. Greg Belser. “Jesus worked hard so I don’t have to.” Many believed the new way of living offered by Jesus was cause to abandon the old way of living that involved hard work, and so they became idle. 1 Thessalonians provides a fascinating glimpse into the origins and social life of the Christ group in the ancient Roman city of Thessalonike, while 2 Thessalonians reveals how the community developed at a somewhat later time. Going to Thessalonica transferred the ministry of the Gospel to Western civilization. The occasion and purpose of 2 Thessalonians The position, then, would seem to be that Paul wrote 1 Thessalonians, but that it did not achieve all that he desired. Watch our overview video on 1 Thessalonians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Audio (9:50) When Paul and his mission band came to Thessalonica about 49 AD, it was one of the most important provincial capitals in the Roman Empire. (1 and 2 Thessalonians) The city of Thessalonica was a large seaport city located in Macedonia (Northern Greece). Thessalonica stood on the Via Egnatia, the Roman highway to the East, making it an important city of commerce. Thessalonica was the most populous and prosperous city in the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia because of two important features: the city was built on the best natural harbor in the Aegean Sea, and it was located on the major highway that connected Rome and Asia. Paul and his party began their evangelistic work in Berea in the synagogue, as was their custom. God worked mightily through the missionaries and many became Christians. Far and away the largest theological contribution of both 1 and 2 Thessalonians lies in what they say about eschatology. Both external and internal evidence (see 1:1; 2:18) support the view that Paul wrote 1 Thessalonians (from Corinth; see note on 3:1–2). 1 Thessalonians 1:10; 5:4, 9. Paul, as in 1 Thessalonians, identified himself twice as the author of this letter (1:1; 3:17). (Thanksgiving and Prayer. 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 ~ Paul's Ministry among the Christians in Thessalonica 1 For you yourselves know, brothers, that our reception among you was not without effect. Unfortunately some of the news was bad. . Unless we have adequate reasons to the contrary, we should take this self-identification at face value. Melanie has written many Bible study guides (available on Bible.org and her website me... More. Paul's Second Letter to the Thessalonians deals with the belief that the day of the Lord's coming had already arrived. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Persecution from the Gentiles as well as the Jews still oppressed the believers who were nevertheless holding fast to the truth and eager to see Paul again. Macedonia was the former kingdom of Alexander the Great (he wanted one world domination and enlightenment with the culture of Greece. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Timothy’s report of conditions in the Thessalonian church led Paul to write the first letter shortly after he arrived in Corinth about A.D. 51. Christians who die will participate fully in the second coming. 3. © 2014 by the Theology of Work Project, Inc. Rainer Riesner, Die Frühzeit des Apostels Paulus: Stüdien zur Chronologie, Missionsstrategie, und Theologie, in Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament (Tübingen: Mohr, 1994), 301. Macedonia was the former kingdom of Alexander the Great (he wanted one world domination and enlightenment with the culture of Greece. Wisdom Concerning The Secret And Revealed Things, The Net Pastor's Journal, Eng Ed, Issue 38 Winter 2021. The Bible Project Poster. 1 & 2 Thessalonians: An Introduction and Study Guide by Richard S. Ascough, 9780567671271, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. The majority of the Thessalonians were continuing to grow and to remain faithful to Christ in spite of persecution. b. the passages in 2 Thessalonians refer to a letter from Paul (2 Thess. He probably wrote in a.d. 49–51 from Corinth during his second missionary journey (Acts 18:1–18). With your gift of any size, you’ll enable us to continue equipping Christians with high-quality biblically-based content. About six months later (a.d. 51/52) he sent 2 Thessalonians in response to further information about the church there. Paul wrote 2 Thessalonians to commend his children in the faith for their growth and faithfulness, to correct the doctrinal error about the day of the Lord, and to warn the idle to get back to work. In addition to the typical struggles against things such as idolatry and sexual immorality, they were also confused about the end times, the role of everyday work, and the life of faith. 1 Thessalonians 4:14–17; 5:10. In 2 Corinthians, Paul states that the “churches of Macedonia” were marked by “extreme poverty” (2 Cor. THE FIRST LETTER TO THE THESSALONIANS When Paul parted from Barnabas (Acts 15:36–41) at the beginning of what is called his second missionary journey, he chose Silvanus (Silas) as his traveling companion. It seems that Paul had at least three purposes in mind when he wrote 1 Thessalonians. Paul wrote 2 Thessalonians to commend his children in the faith for their growth and faithfulness, to correct the doctrinal error about the day of the Lord, and to warn the idle to get back to work. He in it tells them ( 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17 come, there must first be a great apostasy, and the Man of Sin must be revealed; and that the Lord's sudden coming is no ground for neglecting daily business; that to do so would only bring scandal on the Church, and was contrary to his own practice among them ( 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9 disorderly professors ( 2 Thessalonians 3:6 2 Thessalonians 3:10-15 ions of the Thessalonians' … Soon afterwards he took Timothy along with him (Acts 16:1–3). Session 15: 1-2 Thessalonians. For our purposes, it is sufficient to say that Paul wanted to encourage believers who were trying to live faithful Christian lives in a hostile pagan environment. Even though the church was young in the faith, it was exemplary, demonstrating the reality of their election in faith, love, and obedience to … Thessalonica was originally an ancient town named Thermai, meaning “Hot Springs.” In time it became an important city because of its strategic location near the Aegean Sea. [2] Not only did it have a natural harbor, it was also located on key north-south trade routes and on the busy east-west Ignatian Way, the road that linked Italy to the eastern provinces. Over a quarter of 1 Thessalonians and nearly half of 2 Thessalonians deal with problems and issues regarding the parousia or coming of Christ from heaven. Those who respond to the gospel have been elected by God in prehistory and called by God, and they continue to be called by God throughout their earthly lives. From a U.S. television commercial for a bathroom cleaning product with “Scrubbing Bubbles.”. Authorship of 2 Thessalonians. Some outside the church, however, remained hostile to Paul. Can you find Macedonia and the city of Thessalonica on the following map? Adds to the prophetic truths of 1 Thessalonians. Chapter 2: Paul's Previous Relationship with the Thessalonians. However when many Jews there believed, the Thessalonian Jews came down to Berea and stirred up more trouble. In the Greek NT, 2 Thessalonians is listed as “To the Thessalonians.” This represents the Apostle Paul’s second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in the city of Thessalonica (cf. Unable to find the missionaries, the mob dragged Jason before the magistrates who simply commanded him to keep the peace. 1 & 2 Thessalonians - Introduction 1 Thessalonians was a heartwarming letter from the apostle Paul to an infant church at Thessalonica. 1 & 2 Thessalonians: An Introduction and Study Guide: Encountering the Christ Group at Thessalonike (T&T Clark's Study Guides to the New Testament) [Richard S. Ascough, Benny Liew] on Amazon.com. 1:1–4:8; 4:13–5:28; 2 Thess. Paul wrote 1 Thessalonians and sent it to the church. 3. Some of the news was good. Paul’s authorship of 2 Thessalonians has been questioned more often than that of 1 Thessalonians, in spite of the fact that it has more support from early Christian writers. They were consuming the resources intended to meet the needs of those genuinely unable to support themselves. 1 & 2 Thessalonians: An Introduction and Study Guide: Encountering the Christ Group at Thessalonike - Ebook written by Richard S. Ascough. But these idlers were living off the largesse of the more responsible members of the church. In the Roman Empire, it became the capital of the province of Macedonia and its largest city with 200,000 people. Apocalyptic in style of writing, 2:1-12. The AUTHENTICITY of this Epistle is attested by IRENÆUS [Against Heresies, 5.6.1], quoting 1 Thessalonians 5:23 CLEMENT OF ALEXANDRIA [The Instructor, 1.88], quoting 1 Thessalonians 2:7 TERTULLIAN [On the Resurrection of the Flesh, 24], quoting 1 Thessalonians 5:1 CAIUS in EUSEBIUS' Ecclesiastical History [6.20]; ORIGEN [Against Celsus, 3]. 2. 2 Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 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