In his volume on 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Ironside revisits the important pastoral concerns found in Paul’s earliest letters. His chapter-by-chapter commentary serves as an accessible introduction to the controversial topics found in these epistles, such as the rapture, Christ’s second coming, and false teaching.
Harry Allen Ironside, one of the twentieth century’s greatest preachers, was born in Toronto, Canada on October 14, 1876. Though his education stopped with grammar school, his fondness for reading and a retentive memory put his learning to use. His scholarship was recognized in academic circles when he received honorary degrees from Wheaton College and Bob Jones University and was invited as frequent lecturer at Dallas Theological Seminary. Dr. Ironside was appointed to the boards of numerous Bible institutes, seminaries, and Christian organizations. He also served as director of the Africa Inland Mission. Ironside preached widely throughout the United States and abroad. He served as pastor of Moody Memorial Church from 1930 to 1948, and during his lifetime, he preached more than 7,000 sermons to over 1.25 million listeners.
“two words which cover the whole Christian life—‘serve’ and ‘wait.” (Page 18)
“evidence of the new birth that he had no question concerning their election.” (Page 14)
“It is an interesting fact that the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ is referred to in some way in every chapter” (Page 10)
“We are to remember that others are looking to us and taking note how we behave” (Page 71)
“He went into death and all that it involved when He took our place in judgment on the cross, but now we who trust in Him shall never see death. If we enter the realm of that which we call death, our bodies will be just asleep until the Lord Jesus returns. The spirit leaves the body and goes to be with Christ: ‘Absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord’ (2 Cor. 5:8).” (Page 46)