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