Paul writes to the church at Thessalonica to encourage believers. He is enthusiastic—both about the Thessalonians’ faith and about the way in which they have shared the good news of Jesus in their region (1 Thess 1:7–8). But Paul also addresses two pressing issues. First, he offers an explanation and a defense of his work among them. Second, he assures them that all fellow believers who have already died will be resurrected to life with Jesus (4:15–18). This letter charges the Thessalonians—and us—to place our confidence in Christ.
—Faithlife Study Bible, Lexham Press
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The 1–2 Thessalonians Preaching Kit (S) helps you plan an expositional sermon series by curating a trifecta of the best Bible study materials on 1–2 Thessalonians you need to prep and preach. It includes resources like An Exegetical Summary of 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 2nd ed., John Stott’s The Message of Thessalonians, and The First and Second Epistles to the Thessalonians by Leon Morris.
The 1–2 Thessalonians Expository Preaching Kit (M) helps you plan an expositional sermon series by curating a trifecta of the best Bible study materials on 1–2 Thessalonians you need to prep and preach. It includes everything in 1–2 Thessalonians Expository Preaching Kit (S) plus resources like A Handbook on Paul's First Letter to the Thessalonians, 1, 2 Thessalonians (The New American Commentary | NAC), and 1&2 Nijay Gupta’s Thessalonians (New Covenant Commentary Series | NCCS).
The 1–2 Thessalonians Expository Preaching Kit (L) helps you plan an expositional sermon series by curating a trifecta of the best Bible study materials on 1–2 Thessalonians you need to prep and preach. It includes everything in 1–2 Thessalonians Expository Preaching Kit (S) and 1–2 Thessalonians Expository Preaching Kit (M), plus resources like Commentaries on the Epistles of Paul the Apostle to the Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians by John Calvin, G. K. Beales 1-2 Thessalonians (IVP New Testament Commentary Series), and 1 & 2 Thessalonians: Triumphs and Trials of a Consecrated Church (Focus on the Bible Commentaries | FOB).
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By: Charles A. Wanamaker
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In this innovative commentary Charles A. Wanamaker incorporates what may he called a social science approach to the study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians, taking into full account the social context that gave rise to Paul's correspondence. While Wanamaker in no way ignores traditional historical-critical, linguistic, literary, and theological approaches to writing a commentary—in fact, at several points he makes a significant contribution to the questions raised by traditional exegesis—at the same time he goes beyond previous commentaries on the Thessalonian correspondence by taking seriously the social dimensions both of Christianity at Thessalonica and of the texts of 1 and 2 Thessalonians themselves.
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In this commentary Gene Green reads Paul's two letters to the Thessalonians in light of the canon of Scripture and of new knowledge about the first-century world of Thessalonica. This fruitful approach helps illuminate the impact of the gospel on its original readers and, in turn, shows how potent a force it can be for the church and society today.
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The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship.
By: G. K. Beale
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In this careful study of 1-2 Thessalonians, G. K. Beale offers an introduction that sets the letters in context and surveys their general content, highlighting issues surrounding their occasion and purpose. His passage-by-passage commentary seeks to explain what these letters mean to us today as well as what they meant for their original hearers.
By: John Stott
Fullness and freedom—two aspects of Christian life that we all want to share. Paul wrote about them at length (and depth) in his letter to the Christians at Colossae, where certain new teachers were proclaiming that "mere Christianity" is not enough. There is, they suggested, a fuller experience, a greater liberation, than they had so far enjoyed. But Paul was adamant: all God's fullness is in Christ alone, and only through his complete work are we set free.
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By: Kirsopp Lake
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Lake's work is frequently cited in Bible dictionaries, encyclopedias, and theological journal articles dealing with Pauline studies. This book fills in the background details surrounding Paul's letters to the Thessalonians, Corinthians, Galatians, and Romans.
By: Douglas Mangum, Derek R. Brown
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The Logos Research Commentary is your starting point for study and research. It surveys all the relevant literature on a passage and brings the summary back to you. This commentary summarizes a broad range of views on a particular passage—views you may or may not agree with, but in all cases, views you will encounter as you critically study the text. A complete introduction to each literary unit in the Bible, it will bring new thoroughness to your research.
By: Nestor O. Miguez
Studying Paul’s Letters provides a survey of the most relevant current methods in Pauline scholarship. Joseph A. Marchal leads a group of scholars who are also experienced teachers in courses on Paul. More than a series of “how-to” essays in interpretation, each chapter in this volume shows how differences in starting point and interpretive decisions shape different ways of understanding Paul. Each teacher-scholar focuses on what a particular method brings to interpretation and applies that method to a text in Paul’s letters, aiming not just at the beginning student but at the “tough choices” every teacher must make in balancing information with critical reflection. Studying Paul’s Letters is organized for use in a single semester course on Paul and is perfect for graduate students, seminarians, and undergraduate students.
By: J. Edward Ellis
Paul and Ancient Views of Sexual Desire refutes the argument put forward by some scholars that Paul, in his sexual ethics, is in partial agreement with a current of thought in the Greco-Roman world that condemns sexual desire and advocates the elimination of such desire from marital sex. J. Edward Ellis argues against not only this line of thought but also the attendant notion that this way of thinking underlies Paul’s comments on homosexual activity in Romans 1. Through close analysis of numerous ancient passages relating to sexual desire, Ellis demonstrates that ancient thinkers tend to condemn not sexual desire in itself but excessive sexual desire and lack of self-control. Furthermore, he contends that ancient auditors would have been unlikely to see condemnation of sexual desire in Paul’s words in 1 Thessalonians 4 or 1 Corinthians 7.
By: Richard C. Blight
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How can the task of biblical exegesis be fruitful and meaningful when commentaries and lexicons provide contradictory interpretations and seem to support opposing translations? The Exegetical Summaries Series asks important exegetical and interpretive questions—phrase-by-phrase—and summarizes and organizes the content from every major Bible commentary and dozens of lexicons. You can instantly identify exegetical challenges, discover a text’s interpretive history, and survey the scope of everything written about each verse and phrase. Take your exegesis to the next level with the Logos edition of An Exegetical Summary of 1 & 2 Thessalonians.
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In this course on 1 and 2 Thessalonians, Dr. Jeffrey Weima provides an in-depth look at two of Paul’s most intriguing letters. Dr. Weima begins with the historical background of the letters. He provides an overview of ancient Thessalonica and the founding of the Thessalonian church. From there, he moves into a detailed exegesis of 1 and 2 Thessalonians, which includes grammatical, historical, and literary analysis, as well as modern application. You will come away from the course with a better understanding and appreciation of these letters.
Survey the structure and themes of the New Testament with Dr. Lynn Cohick, expert in the life and history of the New Testament era. Examine the elements that contribute to a dynamic reading of the NT text—writing techniques of the Gospel authors, developments in the early church, the settings of the epistles, the genre of the book of Revelation, and the life of Jesus.
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When people interpret the Bible, even though they may have the best motives in the world, they can still read their ideas into the Bible rather than draw out what the author originally intended to mean. Don’t miss the whole point of exegesis. It’s to know and worship God. Dr. Naselli will help you exegete the New Testament texts in a way that spreads a passion for the supremacy of God in all things for the joy of all peoples through Jesus Christ by exploring the concepts of genre, theology, translation, and much more. Exegesis and theology are thrilling because they help you know and worship God, and only God satisfies.
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Survey the structures and purpose of New Testament theology with renowned Bible scholar and author Dr. Douglas Moo. This expansive course looks at key concepts that emerge from the different books of the New Testament, and explains the overall message God has for the church. Dr. Moo examines the diversity of the New Testament writings, stressing the importance of reading each book in its own context, as well as the unity that arises from their divine inspiration.
