Bible study on the book of 2 thessalonians

Whether youre facing family crises, medical diagnoses, relationship troubles, doubts, or fears, youll come away. David guzik commentary on 2 thessalonians 2, where paul gives. Paul reminds the thessalonians of christs returna tricky passage to interpretbut also reminds them to simply follow christs example while they await his coming. 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. Please read the whole book of 1 thessalonians again as we study chapter 2. Study guide for 2 thessalonians 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. In pauls second letter to the thessalonians, he continues to encourage them to stand firm in the hope of christs return. As in 1 thessalonians, the author thanks god that the thessalonian christians continue to grow in faith and love, in spite of the difficulties and suffering they are going through. This multipart expository study of the second epistle to the thessalonians was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship beginning in 2017. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include. But the church of the thessalonians left behind was alive and active. He will show himself that he is god and will demand worship 2 thessalonians 2. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians introduction.

The book of 1 thessalonians calls believers to live in the gospel and fulfill their calling in the joy of the holy spirit. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living. Book of first thessalonians overview insight for living. Also, select the version and then click the search the bible button. Introduction to niv study bible go to 2 thessalonians author, date and place of writing pauls 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.

The christians in thessalonica were still baby christians when paul wrote 2 thessalonians. Timothy and silassilvanus who were the apostles companions on his second missionary journey 51 to 54 ac were with him now. Objections are based on internal factors rather than on the adequacy of the statements of the church fathers. What is the purpose of the book of 2 thessalonians. Though paul was the single inspired author, most of the first person plural pronouns we, us, our, refer to all 3. To encourage them, paul briefly describes the circumstances that will surround christs return, giving them signs to look for when trying to confirm rumors. Watch our overview video on 2 thessalonians, which breaks down the. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding. It is unusual in that it was written only a short time after the apostle had left. And he will punish those who do not obey the gospel of our lord jesus. The apostle paul, joined in his salutation by silvanus and timothy, and with a reference to his own signature at the end of the epistle.

Intro to 2 thessalonians the international bible society. Paul, as in 1 thessalonians, identified himself twice as the author of this letter 1. Join beth moore and walk the shores of thessalonica with this versebyverse bible study of 1 and 2 thessalonians. Two thousand years have passed since paul penned 12 thessalonians. Bible books 2 thessalonians outline of contents english 2 thessalonians outline of contents. Book of 2 thessalonians, explained scripture by scripture. Pauls positive comments about the thessalonians 210. Video video download options bible book introduction videos share. This represents the apostle pauls second canonical correspondence to the fellowship of believers in the city of thessalonica compare 1. The book of 2 thessalonians was likely written in ad 5152.

Silvanus silas, and timothy, pauls colaborers in founding the church, were present with him when he wrote. David guzik study guide for 1 thessalonians 2 a new version of this page can be found here. As you read the words of 2 thessalonians, allow them to rekindle your hope and fan into flame your desire to live in godhonoring, industrious ways. How did paul describe their coming to the thessalonians in 2. Whether youre facing family crises, medical diagnoses, relationship troubles, doubts, or fears, youll come away encouraged. Why i want to study the thessalonian epistles acts 16 and 17, introductory lesson to thessalonian series. Antichrist is the name of that man who will appear between the rapture of the believers and christs appearing to set up his kingdom of peace the millennium and will draw off the people from awaiting messiah. The second epistle to the thessalonians begins with almost the same wording as the first epistle. What follows is an an organized and curated list of content.

A healthy church is distinct from the world, bathed in the grace and peace of the gospel, growing in faith. During this nine week study, youll learn how to let go of past mistakes and discover your circumstances are not coincidental gods timing is impeccable. A free bible commentary on 2 thessalonians in easyenglish. The book of 2 nd thessalonians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. In the greek new testament, 2 thessalonians is listed as to the thessalonians. The church in thessalonica still had some misconceptions about the day of the lord. When faced with apostasy, how can we stand firm in the faith. Here he assures his readers that christ had not yet returned, despite rumors that paul himself had said the opposite. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group.

Each lesson contains 4 or 5 discussion questions to help you or a group you might be studying with come to grips with the letters teaching and the implications of these for our lives. Follow stepbystep instructions for facilitating the group sessions using the member book and dvd video sessions. Inductive studies in 1 and 2 thessalonians small group studies with discussion questions paul ministered at the thessalonians church in the book of acts until he was forced to flea to berea. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. They thought it had come already so they stopped with their work. Enduring word bible commentary 2 thessalonians chapter 2. While he was ministering at corinth, he wrote these letters to encourage the. Thessalonians 1,2, study of camp hill church of christ. They were suffering for the gospels sake, and it was easy for them to believe that they had entered the great. John macarthur takes readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept. In the top box type the book of the bible and the chapter e. First thessalonians provides christians with the clearest biblical passage on the coming rapture of believers, an event that will inaugurate the sevenyear tribulation.

Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. Click here for an exhaustive list of content on 2 thessalonians. View chuck swindoll s chart of second thessalonians, which divides the book into major sections and highlights themes and key verses. Usually the price is a good indicator of the content.

He was only in the city a short time because he was forced out by enemies of the gospel. My prayer is that you grow stronger as disciples as a result of this intensive study of 1 and 2 thessalonians. Author, date and place of writing both external and internal evidence see 1. Video series bible book introduction videos english bible book introduction videos. Bible study questions on the book of 1 thessalonians. The roman empire, and the ancient city of thessalonica, have been reduced to rubble. Book of second thessalonians overview insight for living ministries. Book of 2 thessalonians outline summary online bible nwt.

But just as the book of revelation describes great rejection of jesus during the great. Pauls 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. I go into a new book or theme of the bible i come to this channel and it. After listening to andor reading the scripture please answer the related study questions below.