1 & 2 Thessalonians (Understanding the Bible Commentary | UBC)
Overview
In 1 and 2 Thessalonians, you will find a concise and clear explanation of Paul’s letters to the church in Thessalonica. Written from an evangelical perspective, this commentary explains the significance of Greek terms in order to bring out the fullness of the Apostle Paul’s heart and the relevant applications to our everyday lives.
Top Highlights
“His love and his power give the strength to meet every situation in life. The thanks are not for the circumstances but for the fact that in all circumstances the Lord is there.” (Page 100)
“His prayer for the Thessalonians was for their total sanctification (see disc. on 4:3). We have seen that there is a human role in this process, hence the exhortations above; but even that is largely a matter of letting God do the work, and this prayer focuses on that work of God in shaping their lives.” (Pages 102–103)
“Second, it is to wait for his Son from heaven. The juxtaposition of these ideas of serving and waiting complement one another. There is no other way in which to wait for God than to serve God here and now (cf. Acts 1:6–8). Again, the present tense of the infinitive expresses the thought of being always on the lookout for Christ’s return.” (Page 33)
“To be able to give thanks in all circumstances presupposes a recognition of God’s sovereignty, that in all these circumstances (whatever the appearance might be) he is working ‘for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose’ (Rom. 8:28).” (Page 100)
“Discipline is not to be punitive, but educative, with rehabilitation as its objective” (Page 149)
Dr. Williams has given us a fine commentary on the Thessalonian correspondence. He writes explicitly for the general reader but that does not mean that he has overlooked difficult or controversial passages. He deals with them simply in a way that we can all understand. A feature of the commentary is the way the author takes pains to explain the significance of Greek terms and thus to bring out the force of what the Apostle has written. Dr. Williams writes simply and clearly and he has put us all in his debt.
—Leon Morris, former principal, Ridley College
- Title: 1 and 2 Thessalonians
- Author: David J. Williams
- Series: Understanding the Bible Commentary Series
- Publisher: Baker
- Print Publication Date: 2011
- Logos Release Date: 2012
- Pages: 192
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Bible. N.T. 1 Thessalonians › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. 2 Thessalonians › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9781441251985, 9780801048067, 1441251987, 0801048060
- Resource ID: LLS:NIBCNT73TH
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-12-12T21:58:52Z