The eschatological epistles of 1 and 2 Thessalonians; Philemon, one of the Prison Epistles; as well as 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus, the Pastorals, make up the content of this commentary. These inspired epistles, all from the pen of the Apostle Paul, cover a time frame from approximately A.D. 50 to A.D. 66 according to Dr. Robert E. Picirilli. These key New Testament epistles afford us invaluable insights into the customs, practices, problems, and doctrines of the early Christian church. They also reveal considerable details about the life, travels, imprisonment, and ministry of the Apostle Paul. Commentary on the eschatological epistles gives the serious student of Scripture food for thought in confirming or challenging his views of Christ's Second Coming, end-time events, and the man of sin.
The pastoral epistles, sometimes referred to as the ecclesiastical letters because of their emphasis on church administration, offer keen insight, instruction and qualifications for church leadership. The book of Philemon confronts us with the brotherhood of Christianity whatever our rank, station, or former conduct. These commentaries are written by men who hold to a strong conservative stance on the fundamentals of the faith. The purpose of these commentaries is to serve, enlighten, edify, and encourage you.
