JESUS IS COMING AGAIN
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Charts from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission
Another Overview Chart - 1 Thessalonians - Charles Swindoll
1 Thessalonians |
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1 Th 1:1-10 | 1 Th 2:1-20 | 1 Th 3:1-13 | 1 Th 4:1-18 | 1 Th 5:1-28 | ||
LOOKING BACK |
LOOKING FORWARD |
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Personal Reflections |
Practical Instructions |
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Ministry In Person |
Ministry in Absentia (Thru Timothy) |
Ministry by Epistle |
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Word and Power of the Spirit |
Establishing & Comforting |
Calling & Conduct | 1Th 4:13ff Comfort |
1Th 5:12ff Commands |
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1 Salvation |
2 Service |
3 Sanctification |
4 Sorrow |
5 Sobriety |
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Paul Commends Spiritual Growth |
Paul Founds the Church |
Strengthening of the Church |
Directions for Spiritual Growth |
Holy Living in Light of Day of the Lord | ||
Exemplary Hope of Young Converts | Motivating Hope of Faithful Servants |
Purifying Hope of Tried Believers | Comforting Hope of Bereaved Saints | Invigorating Hope of Diligent Christians | ||
Written from Corinth |
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Key Words: Gospel (Word, Message), tribulation (suffering, affliction), Spirit, coming (Lord's return), holiness (sanctification, sanctify), faith, love, hope, Day of the Lord (day), Satan (tempter), brethren |
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See Introduction to 1Thessalonians by Dr John MacArthur: Title, Author, Date, Background, Setting, Historical, Theological Themes, Interpretive Challenges, Outline by Chapter/Verse. Excellent overview. From Grace To You ministries - same intro as in MacArthur Study Bible |
MIKE ANDRUS AND JOSH BLACK - SERMON SERIES ON 1 THESSALONIANS
Each transcript averages about 10 pages.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-2:12 How the Gospel Impacts the Pastor: Mike Andrus
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13-2:16 How the Church Receives the Gospel: Josh Black
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 How the Church Suffers for the Gospel: Mike Andrus
CHRIS BENFIELD
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-3 The Steps of a Good Man
- 1 Thessalonians 2:4-9 The Pursuit of Ministry
- 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12 The Duty of a Soldier
- 1 Thessalonians 2:10-13 Imitators not Pretenders
- 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16 Having Done All Stand
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 Hindered but not Hopeless
JOSEPH BENSON
BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATOR
VINCENT CHEUNG
STEVEN COLE
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-5 The Pattern Servant Of God
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13 Corroboration of the Word of God
- 1 Thessalonians 2:3-14 Gratitude of the Pastor His Congregation
- 1 Thessalonians 2:18 But Satan Hindered Us
JAMES DENNEY
- 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 Conversion
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Apologia Pro Vita Sua
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 Impeachment of the Jews
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5 Absence and Longing
JOHN DUMMELOW
EXPOSITOR'S DICTIONARY OF TEXTS
GENE GETZ - short videos emphasizing key priniciples
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6; Mature Leaders: All spiritual leaders should model faith, hope, and love to those they lead. Video
- 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12; God's Household Model: For local church leaders to function effectively, they must understand God's plan for leadership in the family. Video
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16;God's Message: To help believers become mature, spiritual leaders must continually teach them God's divine message in Scripture in times of peace as well as persecution. Video
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:10; Follow-up Communication: Spiritual leaders should develop a plan to be in contact with new converts to make sure they are growing spiritually. Video
BRUCE GOETTSCHE
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 How to be a Faithful Witness
- 1 Thessalonians 2:8-16 Living a Life That Impacts Others
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:10 Living With the Heart of Jesus
GOSPEL COALITION
L W GRANT
SCOTT GRANT
DANNY HALL Sermons
DAVID HOCKING
HOLMAN STUDY NOTES
- Holman Christian Standard Bible Study Bible - Well done conservative notes. Includes access to Holman NT Commentary on each Gospel (see Library in left gutter).
DAVID HOLWICK
HYMNS RELATING TO 1 THESSALONIANS
A E KNOCH - conservative, literal, discussions vary from 4 pages to more than 20 pages depending on length of the book.
- Concordant Commentary on the NT - scroll down for index
ILLUSTRATIONS Multiple Sources
H A IRONSIDE
JOHN ANGELL JAMES
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 A Compelling Example for Ministry
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 The Commendation and Thanksgiving
KEITH KRELL
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13 A Minister's Standard of Conduct
- 1 Thessalonians 2:14-20 A Minister's Heart for His People (Part 1)
JOHN LILLIE, 1860 (Pastor of First Presbyterian, Kingston, NY)
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-4
- 1 Thessalonians 2:5-8
- 1 Thessalonians 2:9-10
- 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20
GOTTLEB LUNEMANN
JAMES MACKNIGHT
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6: Fail-Proof Spiritual Leadership
- 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9: Parental Pictures of Spiritual Leadership
- 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12: Parental Pictures of Spiritual Leadership
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13-14 A People to Be Glad For
- 1 Thessalonians 2:15-16 A People to Be Sad For
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 Out of Sight, Not Out of Mind
ALEXANDER MACLAREN
J VERNON MCGEE
F B MEYER
H A W MEYER
D. Edmond Hiebert - A thorough exposition of these epistles by a scholarly German professor of the past century. One of the justly celebrated older commentaries, with ample presentation of varying views on all important points. Dated but still of value for those familiar with the Greek or desiring the views of scholars of the past.
J R MILLER
James Rosscup writes "Some regarded this in its day as the best work on the Greek text." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)
D. Edmond Hiebert - Greek text. A noted critical study by a pioneer authority in the papyri Has much valuable material in the introduction and the added notes.
MONERGISM
G CAMPBELL MORGAN - The Analyzed Bible
HENRY MORRIS Defender's Study Bible Note
- 1 Thessalonians 2:2 shamefully entreated
- 1 Thessalonians 2:9 labouring night and day
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13 word of God effectually worketh
- 1 Thessalonians 2:16 fill up their sins
- 1 Thessalonians 2:18 Satan hindered us
- 1 Thessalonians 2:19 crown of rejoicing presence of our Lord his coming
ROBERT NEIGHBOUR Wells of Living Water
RAYMOND ORTLUND - journal articles - 3 part series
OUR DAILY BREAD Devotionals/Illustrations
- 1Thess 1-3 Sermon Illustrations - some overlap with links below but all on one page
- 1 Thes 2:4: What Motivates Us?
- 1 Thes 2:4-12 A Family Reunion
- 1 Thes 2:5: Assault and Flattery
- 1 Thes 2:7: Truth and Tenderness
- 1 Thes 2:7: Tender Loving Care
- 1 Thes 2:7: Servant-Friendship
- 1 Thes 2:8: What is This About?
- 1 Thes 2:8: Give It Away
- 1 Thes 2:8: The Family Of Faith
- 1 Thes 2:9: Helpful Comparisons
- 1 Thes 2:10-12 Thanks, Dad
- 1 Thes 2:13-18: Turning Evil Into God
- 1 Thes 2:17-3:7: Much More Than Survival
- 1 Thes 2:17-20 Legacy Of Love
- 1 Thes 2:8-20: Pleasures in Heaven
- 1 Thes 2:19: That's My Pay!
JOSEPH PARKER - People's Commentary
J C PHILPOT
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12: We Had Boldness in Our God
- 1 Thessalonians 2:9-16 How to Receive Word of Man as Word of God
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13 Praying for All His Purposes, Meditating on…
ALFRED PLUMMER
D Edmond Hiebert - While not as full as the author's excellent work on the Gospel of Luke, these volumes provide a critical exegetical unfolding of these epistles. Greek words are often quoted but generally in parentheses, so that the non-Greek reader can readily profit from these volumes.
PREACHER'S HOMILETICAL COMMENTARY
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1 Our Coming to You Was Not in Vain
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6 Five Words on a Tombstone
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 How to Turn the World Upside Down
- 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 Ministry That Makes a Difference
- 1 Thessalonians 2:7-13 Fathers Who Lead, Mothers Who Love, Children Who Obey
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 What Does It Mean to Believe the Bible
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 Heavenly Rewards
- Knowing God Through Thessalonians
- What Can We Know About The Second Coming?
- Table comparing Rapture vs Second Coming
REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE
- 1 Thess 2:1–12
- 1 Thess 2:2
- 1 Thess 2:4
- 1 Thess 2:8
- 1 Thess 2:12
- 1 Thess 2:13
- 1 Thess 2:14
- 1 Thess 2:15
- 1 Thess 2:16
- 1 Thess 2:17
- 1 Thess 2:19
- 1 Thes 2:1
- 1 Thes 2:1b
- 1 Thes 2:2
- 1 Thes 2:2b
- 1 Thes 2:2c
- 1 Thes 2:2d
- 1 Thes 2:3
- 1 Thes 2:3b
- 1 Thes 2:3c
- 1 Thes 2:4
- 1 Thes 2:4b
- 1 Thes 2:4c
- 1 Thes 2:5
- 1 Thes 2:5b
- 1 Thes 2:6
- 1 Thes 2:6b
- 1 Thes 2:6c
- 1 Thes 2:6d
- 1 Thes 2:7
- 1 Thes 2:8
- 1 Thes 2:9
- 1 Thes 2:10
- 1 Thes 2:10b
- 1 Thes 2:10c
- 1 Thes 2:10d
- 1 Thes 2:11
- 1 Thes 2:11b
- 1 Thes 2:11c
- 1 Thes 2:11d
- 1 Thes 2:12
- 1 Thes 2:12b
- 1 Thes 2:13
- 1 Thes 2:13b
- 1 Thes 2:13c
- 1 Thes 2:13d
- 1 Thes 2:13e
- 1 Thes 2:13f
- 1 Thes 2:13g
- 1 Thes 2:14
- 1 Thes 2:15
- 1 Thes 2:16
- 1 Thes 2:17
- 1 Thes 2:18
- 1 Thes 2:18b
- 1 Thes 2:19
- 1 Thes 2:20
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-4: An Upright Ministry
- 1 Thessalonians 2:5-12: A Labor of Love
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20: A Concern for Their Sufferings
RAYMOND SAXE -sermons
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-2 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 2:3-10 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 2:4-8 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 2:8-12 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 (pdf)
JOHN SCHULTZ - 37 page commentary by former missionary to Irian Jaya, Indonesia
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Modeling Ministry
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 The Effective Working of the Word
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 Is It Worth It?
SERMON BIBLE COMMENTARY
- 1 Thessalonians 2:7,8 The ministerial Character Portrayed
- 1 Thessalonians 2:11, 12 The Duty of Those Who are Called
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13 A Due Reception of the Gospel
- 1 Thessalonians 2:19, 20 Christians the Joy of their Ministers
CHUCK SMITH
- 1 Thessalonians 2 Commentary
- 1 Thessalonians 2:7 The Mystery of Iniquity - 1 Thessalonians 2:7
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13 The Word of God - 1 Thessalonians 2:13
HAMILTON SMITH
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13-14 Three Sights Worth Seeing
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13-14 A Happy Minister's Meeting - Study Notes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:18 Satanic Hindrances
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12: Whatever Became of Integrity?
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16: Mysterious Word
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13: Father's Joy
TODAY IN THE WORD Devotionals
DAVID WILKERSON
- 1Thessalonians 2:1-4 - "Men Pleaser's, or God Pleaser's? Let's Speak The Truth In Love"
- 1Thessalonians 2:5-8 - "Give God's Truth, Together With Your Life That Shows That Truth"
- 1Thessalonians 2:9-12 - "Walk In A Manner Worthy Of The God Who Called You"
- 1Thessalonians 2:13-16 - "Suffering: The Servant Is Not Above His Master"
- 1Thessalonians 2:17-20 - "Our Hope, Our Joy, Our Lord Jesus!"
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13 Profile of Spiritual Catalyst
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 Two Elements of Spiritual Parenting