Paul’s second letter to the Christians at Thessalonica urges them to faithfully continue the work of the gospel. Paul revisits some of the same issues that he addressed in his first letter to this church. He commends the believers for standing firm in the face of persecution; he also explains more about the Day of the Lord and tells idlers in the community to get back to work. A true understanding of the gospel will inspire hope for the future, as well as diligence for the here and now.
—Faithlife Study Bible, Lexham Press
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Expository Preaching Kits are curated resources all focused on helping you teach a single book of the Bible—keeping you prepared without weighing you down.
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: Charles H. Giblin
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The task of presenting theologically oriented exegesis must precede the professional popularization of new interpretations, the writing of standard commentaries, and a number of other aspects of biblical studies. The author aims to fill a notable gap in this respect by offering to scholars what should be the first exegetical monograph concerning 2 Thessalonians 2 as a whole.
By: Thomas Schreiner
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Leading Pauline studies expert Thomas Schreiner provides an updated guide to the exegesis of the New Testament epistles traditionally assigned to Paul. The first edition helped thousands of students dig deeper into studying the New Testament epistles. This new edition is revised throughout to account for changes in the field and to incorporate the author’s maturing judgments.
By: Matthew S. Harmon, Jay E. Smith
A must-have for any serious Pauline scholar or student, this Festschrift to Douglas J. Moo is unique in several ways. Since Doug has been a key proponent to the Old Perspective on Paul, the reader will be interested in reading the essay by N. T. Wright in which he reflects on the phrase “the righteousness of God” in Romans 3. And where else can you read an essay by James D. G. Dunn on “What’s Good about the Old Perspective on Paul” or Stephen Westerholm on “What’s Right about the New Perspective on Paul”?
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.
