II Thessalonians 1:6–1:12 The apparent prosperity of the wicked and the difficulty of the godly has caused
many to question “Why,” through the centuries. Certainly the wicked who persecute
the godly have not always received visible judgment in this life. As Christians
we must live “with ... Read more
II Thessalonians 1:1–1:5 II Thessalonians is primarily a letter of correction. It contains correction concerning
persecution in chapter one, concerning prophecy chapter two and concerning
practice chapter three. Along with persecutions on the outside, the church was
facing problems on the inside ... Read more
I Thessalonians 5:23–5:28 Notice how many times prayer is mentioned. Paul prayed that the God of peace
will keep them from profane things, make them pure and consecrated to God
and completely blameless at the coming of Christ (vv 23-24). He also requested
that the Christians pray for him (v. 25). After the worship services are over, the
Christians ... Read more
I Thessalonians 5:16–5:22 In this portion of Scripture Paul deals with attitudes. He exhorts us to:
1. Be joyful (v. 16). Joy takes the burden out of service. It does not depend on
circumstances, for in the world ... Read more
I Thessalonians 5:12–5:15 It seems that there was a problem in the Thessalonian church that was caused
by those who had stopped working, because of their belief in the nearness of the
second coming. With this in mind Paul urges the Christians to listen to those who
had positions of spiritual leadership in the church and were hard workers ... Read more
I Thessalonians 5:1–5:11 Not only were these Thessalonian believers concerned about what would happen
to their loved
ones who died before the
Lord’s
return, but they wanted to know something about when this event which Paul
had been
speaking of would occur. He tries to
show them that there are more impor … Read more
I Thessalonians 4:13–4:18 Evidently some of the believers had misunderstood Paul’s teaching concerning
the Lord’s return and because of the terrible persecution they were going
through, had concluded that they were already in the tribulation. Perhaps they
had sent an inquiry to Paul concerning this matter and he is answering their
question. He says he ... Read more
I Thessalonians 4:9–4:12 Though sexual impurity is a danger to be avoided (verses 3-8), loving other
Christians is a practice to be cultivated (verses 9-12). Christians quickly learn
that they have a special kinship with other believers that they do not have with
those outside of God’s family. You will especially notice this if you live in a family
where they ... Read more
I Thessalonians 4:1–4:8 In this chapter Paul deals with morals and conduct toward
each other. Sexual standards were very low in the Roman
Empire and in many parts of our society today they are
not any higher. These Thessalonians lived in a pagan
environment where sexual looseness was not only
practiced openly but was encouraged. Prostitution and ... Read more
I Thessalonians 3:6–3:13 Timothy met Paul in Corinth (Acts 18:5) and gave him the
good news that things were going well at Thessaloniki and
that the Christians were standing firm in spite of
persecution. He also reported that the Thessalonians had
good memories of them and desired greatly to see them
(v. 6). This brought great joy to ... Read more
I Thessalonians 3:1–3:5 The ‘wherefore” (v. 1) that opens this chapter refers back
to where Paul expressed his great love and concern for the
believers (I Thess. 2:17-20). These new believers had to
be taught and established in the faith. A key word in this
chapter is “establish” (v. 2). Paul was not only an
evangelist but he also had a pastor’s heart and so ... Read more
I Thessalonians 2:13–2:20 We must never treat the Bible as we would some other
book (v. 13). This verse communicates the idea that the
Word of God is to be taken by us. It means to welcome
eagerly. When we receive the Bible, we’re saying that we
acknowledge its authority. When we accept it, we are
allowing it into our hearts so that we can be changed ... Read more
I Thessalonians 2:9–2:12 This passage gives us a beautiful example of New
Testament follow-up. Paul shows us how to raise baby
Christians. He considered himself a “spiritual father” to the
believers at Thessaloniki. Paul, Silas and Timothy not only
told the Christians at Thessaloniki how to live, they showed
them how to live. Paul points out three of ... Read more
I Thessalonians 2:1–2:8 In today’s passage, Paul lays out what his conduct in
Thessaloniki was by contrasting it against what it was not:
Not in Vain (v. 1): Acts 17 records how Paul and Silas were
able to plant a church in Thessaloniki despite ... Read more
Recent commentaries
What Kind of Future Does The Unbeliever Face?
II Thessalonians 1:6–1:12
The apparent prosperity of the wicked and the difficulty of the godly has caused many to question “Why,” through the centuries. Certainly the wicked who persecute the godly have not always received visible judgment in this life. As Christians we must live “with ... Read more
The Keys to Surviving Persecution
II Thessalonians 1:1–1:5
II Thessalonians is primarily a letter of correction. It contains correction concerning persecution in chapter one, concerning prophecy chapter two and concerning practice chapter three. Along with persecutions on the outside, the church was facing problems on the inside ... Read more
The Elements of Worship
I Thessalonians 5:23–5:28
Notice how many times prayer is mentioned. Paul prayed that the God of peace will keep them from profane things, make them pure and consecrated to God and completely blameless at the coming of Christ (vv 23-24). He also requested that the Christians pray for him (v. 25). After the worship services are over, the Christians ... Read more
Exhortations For Holy Living
I Thessalonians 5:16–5:22
In this portion of Scripture Paul deals with attitudes. He exhorts us to: 1. Be joyful (v. 16). Joy takes the burden out of service. It does not depend on circumstances, for in the world ... Read more
Responsibilities as Believers
I Thessalonians 5:12–5:15
It seems that there was a problem in the Thessalonian church that was caused by those who had stopped working, because of their belief in the nearness of the second coming. With this in mind Paul urges the Christians to listen to those who had positions of spiritual leadership in the church and were hard workers ... Read more
The Day of The Lord
I Thessalonians 5:1–5:11
Not only were these Thessalonian believers concerned about what would happen to their loved ones who died before the Lord’s return, but they wanted to know something about when this event which Paul had been speaking of would occur. He tries to show them that there are more impor … Read more
The Rapture of The Church
I Thessalonians 4:13–4:18
Evidently some of the believers had misunderstood Paul’s teaching concerning the Lord’s return and because of the terrible persecution they were going through, had concluded that they were already in the tribulation. Perhaps they had sent an inquiry to Paul concerning this matter and he is answering their question. He says he ... Read more
How Are You Showing Love to Others?
I Thessalonians 4:9–4:12
Though sexual impurity is a danger to be avoided (verses 3-8), loving other Christians is a practice to be cultivated (verses 9-12). Christians quickly learn that they have a special kinship with other believers that they do not have with those outside of God’s family. You will especially notice this if you live in a family where they ... Read more
A Plea For Purity
I Thessalonians 4:1–4:8
In this chapter Paul deals with morals and conduct toward each other. Sexual standards were very low in the Roman Empire and in many parts of our society today they are not any higher. These Thessalonians lived in a pagan environment where sexual looseness was not only practiced openly but was encouraged. Prostitution and ... Read more
Remember Where You Came From
I Thessalonians 3:6–3:13
Timothy met Paul in Corinth (Acts 18:5) and gave him the good news that things were going well at Thessaloniki and that the Christians were standing firm in spite of persecution. He also reported that the Thessalonians had good memories of them and desired greatly to see them (v. 6). This brought great joy to ... Read more
Paul’s Concern For The Believers
I Thessalonians 3:1–3:5
The ‘wherefore” (v. 1) that opens this chapter refers back to where Paul expressed his great love and concern for the believers (I Thess. 2:17-20). These new believers had to be taught and established in the faith. A key word in this chapter is “establish” (v. 2). Paul was not only an evangelist but he also had a pastor’s heart and so ... Read more
Persecution is Bound to Come
I Thessalonians 2:13–2:20
We must never treat the Bible as we would some other book (v. 13). This verse communicates the idea that the Word of God is to be taken by us. It means to welcome eagerly. When we receive the Bible, we’re saying that we acknowledge its authority. When we accept it, we are allowing it into our hearts so that we can be changed ... Read more
The Concerned Father
I Thessalonians 2:9–2:12
This passage gives us a beautiful example of New Testament follow-up. Paul shows us how to raise baby Christians. He considered himself a “spiritual father” to the believers at Thessaloniki. Paul, Silas and Timothy not only told the Christians at Thessaloniki how to live, they showed them how to live. Paul points out three of ... Read more
Paul’s Conduct
I Thessalonians 2:1–2:8
In today’s passage, Paul lays out what his conduct in Thessaloniki was by contrasting it against what it was not: Not in Vain (v. 1): Acts 17 records how Paul and Silas were able to plant a church in Thessaloniki despite ... Read more