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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 |
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- 1 Thessalonians 5:27
- 1 Thessalonians 5:28
- 1 Thessalonians Overview - Lesson 1- Without Blame at Christ’s Coming
- 1 Thessalonians 1 - Lesson 2- God’s Plan for Reaching the World
- 1 Thessalonians 1 - Lesson 3- Knowing Your Election of God
- 1 Thessalonians 1 - Lesson 4- What Kind of Model are YOU to Your World-
- 1 Thessalonians 1 - Lesson 5- Flee from the Wrath that is to Come!
- 1 Thessalonians 2 - Lesson 6- How Can You Deliver God’s Gospel Effectively-
- 1 Thessalonians 2-3 - Lesson 7-Follow Up so that There’s Victory over the Tempter
- 1 Thessalonians 4- Lesson 8- Unblamable in Holiness and Sexually Pure
- 1 Thessalonians 4 - Lesson 9- Unblamable in Holiness – Why- Because of Love
- 1 Thessalonians 4 - Lesson 10- What About the Dead in Christ-
- 1 Thessalonians 5 - Lesson 11- Living as Sons of Day, as Sons of Light
Read his fascinating brief biography - Henry Alford and Phil Johnson's related comments
James Rosscup writes that Alford's series on the New Testament "contains much that is valuable in the Greek New Testament… though all of the Greek New Testament words have been changed to English throughout." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)
Charles Haddon Spurgeon (see his comments in following entry on Alford).
Editorial Note: If you are not proficient in Greek, you will find this work considerably more useful than the following work by Alford, because in this volume he translates the Greek and Latin into English. While the "The Greek New Testament" is longer (e.g., English version of 1John = 66 pages compared to Greek version = 94 pages in part because the latter includes comments of more technical nature), the substance of the commentary is otherwise similar to that found in the "NT for English Readers".
Henry Alford's "The New Testament for English Readers"
James Rosscup writes that "This was the great work in the life of the versatile Dean of Canterbury. An outcome of this production was the New Testament for English Readers (4 vols.). Alford was a Calvinist, conservative and premillennial, though not dispensational. He takes a literal interpretation of the thousand years in Rev. 20 and has a famous quote there, is strong on sovereign election as in Ro 8:29, 30 and 1Pe 1:2, but, unfortunately, holds to baptismal regeneration in such texts as Titus 3:5 and John 3:5. He shows a great knowledge of the Greek text and faces problems of both a doctrinal and textual nature." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works or Logos)
John Piper writes ""When I’m stumped with a… grammatical or syntactical or logical [question] in Paul, I go to Henry Alford. Henry Alford… comes closer more consistently than any other human commentator to asking my kinds of questions."
Charles Haddon Spurgeon writes that this text "is an invaluable aid to the critical study of the text of the New Testament. You will find in it the ripened results of a matured scholarship, the harvesting of a judgment, generally highly impartial, always worthy of respect, which has gleaned from the most important fields of Biblical research, both modern and ancient, at home and abroad. You will not look here for any spirituality of thought or tenderness of feeling; you will find the learned Dean does not forget to do full justice to his own views, and is quite able to express himself vigorously against his opponents; but for what it professes to be, it is an exceedingly able and successful work. The later issues are by far the most desirable, as the author has considerably revised the work in the fourth edition. What I have said of his Greek Testament applies equally to Alford’s New Testament for English Readers,* which is also a standard work." (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle)
Henry Alford's 1903 "The Greek Testament"
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 The Evidence of the Elect
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 A Gospel-Advancing Lifestyle
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 Gospel Responses
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10 The Benefits of Gospel Affliction
- 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 Praying for a Great Church
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 God's Will is for Our Sanctification
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 God's Will Our Sanctification
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Now, Do More!
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Our Hope
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Living in Daylight
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 Order in God's House
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 Personal Policies
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give Thanks
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 Entrusted Unto Glory
- 1 Thessalonians 5:25-28 Final Words to the Body at Large
- 1 Thessalonians - Pdf - 271 page commentary - highly recommended - he has frequent quotes from other conservative evangelical authors, as well as devotional questions to help apply the text to your life.
I. The past: the work of faith (1 Thessalonians 1 Thessalonians 1:1–3:13)
A. The commendation of the Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10)
1. The evaluation of Paul (1 Thessalonians 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4)
2. The evidence of life (1 Thessalonians 1:5-7)
3. The explanation of the evidence (1 Thessalonians 1:8-10)
B. The conduct of the Apostle and his co-workers (1 Thessalonians 2:1-12)
1. Their witness (1 Thessalonians 2:1-2)
2. Their word (1 Thessalonians 2:3-7a)
3. Their walk (1 Thessalonians 2:7b-12)
C. The conduct of the Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16)
1. Their reception of the word (1 Thessalonians 2:13)
2. Their response to the word (1 Thessalonians 2:14)
3. The rejection of the word (1 Thessalonians 2:15-16)
D. The concern of the Apostle (1 Thessalonians 2:17-20)
1. His heart for the Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 2:17)
2. His hindrance by Satan (1 Thessalonians 2:18)
3. His hope in the Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 2:19-20)
E. The confirmation of the Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 3:1-10)
1. The sending of Timothy (1 Thessalonians 3:1-5)
2. The report of Timothy (1 Thessalonians 3:6-10)
F. The concluding prayer (1 Thessalonians 3:11-13)
1. The prayer that he might return to the Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 3:11)
2. The prayer that the Thessalonians might grow in love (1 Thessalonians 3:12)
3. The prayer that their hearts might be established in holiness (1 Thessalonians 3:13)
II. The present: the labor of love (1 Thessalonians 4:1-12)
A. Their love for God expressed in sanctified living (1 Thessalonians 4:1-8)
B. Their love for the brethren, an expression of being God taught (1 Thessalonians 4:9-10)
C. Their love for the lost expressed in godly living (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12)
III. The prospective: the endurance of hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13–5:28)
A. Concerning the day of Christ: the comfort of His coming (1 Thessalonians 4:13- 18)
1. The resurrection of sleeping saints (1 Thessalonians 4:13-16)
2. The rapture of living saints (1 Thessalonians 4:17-18)
B. Concerning the day of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11)
1. The coming of the day of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 5:1-5)
2. The conduct of Christians (1 Thessalonians 5:6-10)
3. The conclusion (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
C. Concerning deportment in the congregation (1 Thessalonians 5:12-28)
1. The concluding prescription (1 Thessalonians 5:12-22)
2. The concluding petition (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24)
3. The concluding postscript (1 Thessalonians 5:25-28)
THEME: The return of Jesus Christ. In I Thessalonians every chapter ends with a reference to the second coming (1Th 1:10; 2:19-20; 3:11-13; 4:13-18; 5:23, 24).
KEY VERSE: 1Th 5:23-24
CONCERNS:
1. Some of the believers had stopped working and abandoned their responsibilities to await the Second Coming with a kind of hysterical expectancy. Paul corrects their misconceptions (1Th 4:11).
2. They were worried about those who had died and Christ had not returned. Paul gives them courage and hope in their bereavement (1Th 4:13-18). 3. There was a tendency to despise authority (1Th 5:12-14).
4. These were converted pagans who had come out of heathen vices, and it was easy for them to fall back into immorality (1Th 4:3-8).
5. As all ways there was a small group who slandered Paul and said the only reason he preached was to get what he could out of it (1Th 2:5, 9). Some accused him of being a dictator (1Th 2:6, 7, 11).
6. There was some division in the church (1Th 4:9; 5:13). Second Thessalonians was written within a few weeks of the first letter. The second letter was written to clear up a misconception about the Second Coming. There were certain signs that would come before Christ's appearance. The two letters would give balance to the thinking about the Second Coming.
SOME KEY WORDS:
COMING––parousia––means "presence" or "arrival" of persons or things (1 Cor. 16:17; 2 Cor. 7:7; Phil. 2:12; 2 Cor. 10:10). It designated the royal visit of an emperor, king, a governor, ruler or famous person. For such visits special preparations had to be made. Taxes were imposed to present the king with a golden crown. All things must be made ready for the visit of the king. Provinces were dated as a new era of time from the parousia of the emperor. It was common to strike new coins to commemorate the visit of a king. The coming of the king brought a new set of values. The word is used to describe the entrance of a new conquering power and the visitation of a god. The day is coming when the King of Kings will come and reign with all of His gory and power. Preparations must be made (1 Thess. 3:13; 5:23;1 Jn. 2:28). The same Jesus who ascended to heaven will come again to visit the earth in personal presence (Acts 1:11) at the end of the age (Mat. 24:3) in power of glory (Mat. 24:27) to destroy the antichrist and evil (2 Thess. 2:8), to raise the righteous dead (I Cor. 15:23), and to gather the redeemed (Mat. 24:3, 27, 37, 39; Jn. 5:28, 29; 1Th 2:19; 3:13; 4:15; 5:23; 2 Thess. 2:1, 8, 9; Jas. 5:7, 8; 2 Pet. 1:16; 3:4, 12; 1 Jn. 2:28). Parousia is the time when the Lord shall come out of heaven (1 Thess. 4:15; 1:10). At that moment the dead who are believers will rise first, and those who are believers and are alive will be changed and be caught up in the air by Jesus Christ.
DAY OF THE LORD –– is an Old Testament expression meaning a day when God will personally intervene and bring salvation and judgment. In the New Testament it is related to the Second Coming of Christ (1 Cor. 1:8; 5:5; Phil. 1:6, 10; 2:16; 2 Thess. 2:2). This is not a twenty-four day, but a period of extended time during which the judgments of the Lord Jesus Christ will take place upon the earth. For the believer it is salvation, for the unbelieving world it is a day of judgment and tribulation. .
While William Barclay often has very insightful Greek word studies, the Berean-like reader (Acts 17:11) needs to be aware that he does hold some very unorthodox beliefs. See on site comments and also see article on "The Engimatic William Barclay."
James Rosscup writes that Barnes "includes 16 volumes on the Old Testament, 11 on the New Testament. The New Testament part of this old work was first published in 1832–1851. Various authors contributed. It is evangelical and amillennial… Often the explanations of verses are very worthwhile." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)
C H Spurgeon "Albert Barnes is a learned and able divine, but his productions are unequal in value, the gospels are of comparatively little worth, but his other comments are extremely useful for Sunday-school teachers and persons with a narrow range of reading, endowed with enough good sense to discriminate between good and evil… Placed by the side of the great masters, Barnes is a lesser light, but taking his work for what it is and professes to be, no minister can afford to be without it, and this is no small praise for works which were only intended for Sunday-school teachers." (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle)
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Greetings to the Church in Thessalonica
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 The Significance of the Gospel (Part 1)
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 The Significance of the Gospel (Part 2)
- 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
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 The Heart of God's Man (Part 1)
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 The Heart of God's Man (Part 2)
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 An Exhortation of Expectation
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Shoe-leather Faith
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Reality of the Rapture
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-7 The King is Coming
- 1 Thessalonians 5:8-11 Enduring in the End Times
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 The Heart of a Healthy Church
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28 A Word of Conclusion for the Church
James Rosscup writes "This work (Gnomon), originally issued in 1742, has considerable comment on the Greek, flavoring the effort with judicious details about the spiritual life. It has much that helps, but has been surpassed by many other commentaries since its day." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)
Represents Combination of Bengel's Gnomon (above) and comments by more modern expositors (in brackets) to make this more usable for those who do not read Greek.
Charles Haddon Spurgeon -- "'A Critical New Testament, so compiled as to enable a reader, unacquainted with Greek, to ascertain the exact English force and meaning of the language of the New Testament, and to appreciate the latest results of modern criticism.' Such is the professed aim of this commentary, and the compilers have very fairly carried out their intentions. The whole of Bengel’s Gnomon is bodily transferred into the work, and as one hundred and twenty years have elapsed since the first issue of that book, it may be supposed that much has since been added to the wealth of Scripture exposition; the substance of this has been incorporated in brackets, so as to bring it down to the present advanced state of knowledge. We strongly advise the purchase of this book, as it is multum in parvo, and will well repay an attentive perusal. Tischendorf and Alford have contributed largely, with other German and English critics, to make this one of the most lucid and concise commentaries on the text and teachings of the New Testament" (Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle)
Search for any Scripture reference on Bible.org that mentions 1Thessalonians…
"Designed for Pastors and Sunday Schools"
- 1 Thessalonians -Introduction to Thessalonians
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1-7 Waiting For His Son in Heaven
- 1 Thessalonians 1:10 Doctrines of the Faith
- 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 Lord's Coming in Relation to Doctrine
- 1 Thessalonians 1:3-5 The Saving Gospel
- 1 Thessalonians 1:6-8 The Soul Winning Church
- 1 Thessalonians 1:8 Building A Great Home Base
- 1 Thessalonians 1:8 The Soul-Winning Church
- 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10 Merchant's Report On Thessalonica
- 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
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 Prayer in the Growth of the Christian
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 The Rapture of the Church
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Grief At the Death Of Family/Friends
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-19 The Glory of the Premillennial Faith
- 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17 The Rapture of the Church
- 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 The Great Separation-The Earth Without A Christian
- 1 Thessalonians 5 St. Patrick Was a Baptist Preacher
- 1 Thessalonians 5:2 The Day Of The Lord
- 1 Thessalonians 5:2 The Day Of The Lord - 2
- 1 Thessalonians 5:6 Awake!
- 1 Thessalonians 5:6 Rejoice Evermore
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Make It A Matter Of Prayer
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray Without Ceasing
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray Without Ceasing, Part 2
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17-25 Make It A Matter Of Prayer
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Biblical Perfection and Sanctification
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 The Dedicated Life
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Biblical Perfection and Sanctification
- 1 Thessalonians 5:25 Brethren, Pray For Us
250 Page Commentary on 1Thessalonians
D Edmond Hiebert - A vigorous and informative homiletical exposition by a noted Scottish theologian of the past generation.
Cyril Barber - It is generally inferior to Milligan and cannot hope to compete with Hiebert’s masterful study.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1 The Church of the Thessalonians
- 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4 The Thanksgiving
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5-8 The Signs of Election
- 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
- 1 Thessalonians 3:5 Absence and Longing
- 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Love and Prayers
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Personal Purity
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Charity and Independence
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Dead in Christ
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 The Day of the Lord
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 Rulers and Ruled
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 The Standing Orders of the Gospel
- 1 Thessalonians 5:20-22 The Spirit
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 Conclusion
Eadie is worth checking - you have to "wade" through his lengthy, "Greek rich" comments but will often uncover some excellent insights.
Cyril Barber - Readers may not always agree with his exegesis, but he does provide a helpful evaluation of all the different points of view with an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses. An essay on “The Man of Sin” is appended.
- 1 Thessalonians Introduction
- 1 Thessalonians 1 Commentary
- 1 Thessalonians 2 Commentary
- 1 Thessalonians 3 Commentary
- 1 Thessalonians 4 Commentary
- 1 Thessalonians 5 Commentary
A critical & grammatical commentary on St. Paul's Epistles to the Thessalonians
D Edmond Hiebert - Greek text. First published in 1861, this noted, scholarly, highly technical treatment of these epistles is still of value for the advanced student. Places strong emphasis on grammatical matters.
PORTRAYING THE FAITH
PRACTICING THE FAITH
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 Signs of a Healthy Church
- 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 Genuine Faith
- 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
- 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 A Prayer for All Occasions
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Practical Holiness
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Minding Your Own Business
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 An Encouraging Word
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Living in Light of the Future
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 Interpersonal Christianity
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Simple but Difficult Christianity
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 Maintaining Spiritual Growth
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 Growing Up to Be Like Jesus
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 A Vital Connection
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 A Receptive Heart
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 A Persevering Spirit
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 A Deepening Obedience
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 An Expectant Outlook
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 A Confident Engagement
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 A Living Community
- 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10 Famous Faith
- 1 Thessalonians 1: 5- 6 The Holy Spirit in Paul's Writings
- 1 Thessalonians 2: 1-12 A Model For Ministry
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 Words Which Wow
- 1 Thessalonians 3: 1-13 A Faith That Lasts
- 1 Thessalonians 4: 1-18 God's Standards For Sex
- 1 Thessalonians 4: 2-10 Christians and Sex_(1985, full-text)
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Happy Halloween
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Rapture
- 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11 Like a Thief In the Night
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18 Living Like a Christian
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 Montanism - Too Free In the Spirit
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Grumbling Or Gratitude?
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Thankful in Whatever
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Gritty Gratitude
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19-23 How the Spirit Speaks Today
Sermon Illustrations on 1 Thessalonians - Most from Our Daily Bread, Also F B Meyer, G Campbell Morgan
1 Thessalonians 1-3 Sermon Illustrations
- 1 Thessalonians 1 Sermon Illustrations
- 1 Thessalonians 2 Sermon Illustrations
- 1 Thessalonians 3 Sermon Illustrations
1 Thessalonians 4-5 Sermon Illustrations
- The Birth and Growth of a Church
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1 The Salutation
- 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 The Commendation and Thanksgiving
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 A Compelling Example for Ministry
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 The Commendation and Thanksgiving
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 The Concern Expressed
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 The Call to Holiness
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Comfort of His Coming
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Comfort & Challenge Concerning Day of the Lord
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 The Conduct of the Assembly
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 The Concluding Remarks
D Edmond Hiebert - Valuable textual exegesis with an abundance of ethical, homiletical, and practical material added, much of which is definitely dated. A conservative Lutheran commentary. The additions by the translator add to the value of the work.
- Audio/slides available here
- Introduction
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5 Being Thankful for Growth in the Gospel
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Imitating Jesus Even Under Pressure
- 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)
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 A Minister's Heart for His People (Part 1)
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Grow in Holiness as God Has Planned
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Resurrection of Church-age Believers
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 The Reason for the Rapture
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 What Distinguishes Believers from Those in Darkness?
Functions like a Verse by Verse Expositional Commentary. Recommended Resource.
- 1 Thessalonians - The Ideal Church
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1-2 Identifying the Elect, Part 1
- 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Identifying the Elect, Part 2
- 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 Identifying the Elect, Part 3
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Celebrating a Consecrated Church, Pt. 1
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Celebrating a Consecrated Church, Pt. 2
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Divine Blessing for a Faithful Church - Part 2
- 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
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1-4 The Pastor's Heart, Part 1
- 1 Thessalonians 3:5-10 The Pastor's Heart, Part 2
- 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 A Pastoral Prayer
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2 Excelling Still More
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-3: A Plea for Purity
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3: Abstaining from Sexual Sin 1
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3: Abstaining from Sexual Sin 2
- 1 Thessalonians 4:4-8: A Plea for Purity
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Shoe-Leather Faith
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14: What Happens to Christians Who Die-Pt 1
- 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18: What Happens to Christians Who Die-Pt 2
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2: The Day of the Lord 1
- 1 Thessalonians 5:3: The Day of the Lord 2
- 1 Thessalonians 5:3: The Day of the Lord 3
- 1 Thessalonians 5:4-8a: Night People/Day People 1
- 1 Thessalonians 5:8b-11:Night People/Day People 2
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12: The Shepherd's Responsibility
- 1 Thessalonians 5:13: The Sheep's Responsibility
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 Recognizing True Shepherds
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15: Dealing with Problem People
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16: Rejoicing Always
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice Always
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17: Praying Unceasingly
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray Without Ceasing
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Giving Thanks in Everything
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 In Everything Give Thanks
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Not Quenching the Holy Spirit
- 1 Thessalonians 5:20 Responding to God's Word
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22: A Call for Discernment--Pt 1
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22: A Call for Discernment--Pt 2
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22: A Call for Discernment--Pt 3
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 A Prayer for Complete Sanctification
- 1 Thessalonians 5:25-28 A Plea to Pray for Pastors
JOHN MACARTHUR'S QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS ON 1 THESSALONIANS
- 1 Thessalonians 4 Ambition
- 1 Thessalonians 4 Sexual Immorality and Your Sanctification
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Why Does Paul Link Sanctification With Sexual Immorality?
- 1 Thessalonians 4:11 How Do Ambition and Quiet Living Fit Together?
- 1 Thessalonians 4 Death and Christian Grief
- 1 Thessalonians 5 Pray Without Ceasing . . . Really?
- 1 Thessalonians 5 The Church, the Tribulation, and the Rapture
- 1 Thessalonians 5 Can We Really Pray Without Ceasing?
- 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 Will Believers Suffer Through the Tribulation?
- 1 Thessalonians 5 How to Give Thanks in Everything
- 1 Thessalonians 1:3 - Faith, Love, Hope and Their Fruits
- 1 Thessalonians 1:3 - God's Trumpet
- 1 Thessalonians 2:12 - Walking Worthily
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9-5:2 - Small Duties and the Great Hope
- 1 Thessalonians 4:14 - Sleeping Through Jesus
- 1 Thessalonians 5:3 - The Work and Armor of the Children of the Day
- 1 Thessalonians 5:10 - Waking and Sleeping
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11 - Edification
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - Continual Prayer and Its Effect
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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.
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.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Thessalonians the Lord Jesus Christ
- 1 Thessalonians 1:3 without ceasing hope
- 1 Thessalonians 1:9 from idols true God
- 1 Thessalonians 1:10 wait for his Son from heaven
- 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
- 1 Thessalonians 3:5 the tempter
- 1 Thessalonians 3:6 from you unto us
- 1 Thessalonians 3:12 increase and abound
- 1 Thessalonians 3:13 with all his saints
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3 sanctification abstain from fornication
- 1 Thessalonians 4:5 concupiscence
- 1 Thessalonians 4:8 but God
- 1 Thessalonians 4:11 study your own business your own hands
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13 asleep no hope
- 1 Thessalonians 4:14 if in Jesus
- 1 Thessalonians 4:15 we prevent
- 1 Thessalonians 4:16 shout
- 1 Thessalonians 4:17 caught up together with them
- 1 Thessalonians 4:18 comfort
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1 the times and the seasons no need
- 1 Thessalonians 5:2 day of the Lord thief
- 1 Thessalonians 5:3 Peace and safety as travail upon a woman
- 1 Thessalonians 5:5 children of light
- 1 Thessalonians 5:8 love helmet
- 1 Thessalonians 5:9 to wrath obtain salvation
- 1 Thessalonians 5:10 died for us
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11 comfort yourselves
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 feebleminded
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice evermore
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 every thing
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Quench not
- 1 Thessalonians 5:20 prophesyings
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21 good
- 1 Thessalonians 5:22 appearance of evil
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23 spirit and soul and body
- 1 Thessalonians 5:28 grace
- 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10; Models of Maturity: As local churches, we are to become models of faith, hope, and love to other communities of faith. Video
- 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
- 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13; Faithful Intercession: To help new believers mature in their faith, spiritual leaders must consistently pray for their spiritual growth. Video
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8; Moral Values: Spiritual leaders should openly and forthrightly address and model God's will regarding moral purity. Video
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12; Economic Responsibility: To help believers become dynamic witnesses in this world, we must encourage them to practice a biblical work ethic. Video
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Understanding Doctrinal Truths: To help new converts have a clear understanding of the Scriptures, we should develop a plan to teach basic doctrinal truths. Video
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Christ's Return: The more we help Christians grow in faith, hope, and love, the more they will be ready for Christ's return. Video
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15; Relationships with One Another: To develop a mature church that exhibits faith, hope, and love, we must encourage all believers to participate in building up one another. Video
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22; Relationships with God: To produce a mature church, we must help believers engage in proper worship. Video
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28; Holistic Christian Living: Spiritual leaders should help all Christians live balanced and integrated lives that please God. Video
Outline from MacArthur's Introduction
I. Paul’s Greeting (1Th 1:1)
II. Paul’s Personal Thoughts (1Th 1:2–3:13)
A. Thanksgiving for the Church (1Th 1:2–10)
B. Reminders for the Church (1Th 2:1–16)
C. Concerns for the Church (1Th 2:17–3:13)
III. Paul’s Practical Instructions (1Th 4:1–5:22)
A. On Moral Purity (1Th 4:1–8)
B. On Disciplined Living (1Th 4:9–12)
C. On Death and the Rapture (1Th 4:13–18)
D. On Holy Living and the Day of the Lord (1Th 5:1–11)
E. On Church Relationships (1Th 5:12–15)
F. On the Basics of Christian Living (1Th 5:16–22)
IV. Paul’s Benediction (1Th 5:23, 24)
V. Paul’s Final Remarks (1Th 5:25–28)
Interpretive Challenges - Primarily the challenges for understanding this epistle involve the sections that are eschatological in nature: 1) the coming wrath (1Th 1:10; 5:9); 2) Christ’s return (1Th 2:19; 3:13; 4:15; 5:23); 3) the rapture of the church (1Th 4:13–18); and 4) the meaning and time of the Day of the Lord (1Th 5:1–11)
Background and Setting - Thessalonica (modern Salonica) lies near the ancient site of Therma on the Thermaic Gulf at the northern reaches of the Aegean Sea. This city became the capital of Macedonia (ca. 168 B.C.) and enjoyed the status of a “free city” which was ruled by its own citizenry (Acts 17:6) under the Roman Empire. Because it was located on the main east-west highway, Via Egnatia, Thessalonica served as the hub of political and commercial activity in Macedonia, and became known as “the mother of all Macedonia.” The population in Paul’s day reached 200,000 people.
Paul had originally traveled 100 mi. from Philippi via Amphipolis and Apollonia to Thessalonica on his second missionary journey (A.D. 50; Acts 16:1–18:22). As his custom was upon arrival, he sought out the synagogue in which to teach the local Jews the gospel (Acts 17:1,2). On that occasion, he dialogued with them from the OT concerning Christ’s death and resurrection in order to prove that Jesus of Nazareth was truly the promised Messiah (Acts 17:2,3). Some Jews believed and soon after, Hellenistic proselytes and some wealthy women of the community also were converted (Acts 17:4). Mentioned among these new believers were Jason (Acts 17:5), Gaius (Acts 19:29), Aristarchus (Acts 20:4), and Segundus (Acts 20:4).
Because of their effective ministry, the Jews had Paul’s team evicted from the city (Acts 17:5–9), so they went south to evangelize Berea (Acts 17:10). There Paul had a similar experience to Thessalonica with conversions followed by hostility, so the believers sent Paul away. He headed for Athens, while Silvanus and Timothy remained in Berea (Acts 17:11–14). They rejoined Paul in Athens (cf. Acts 17:15,16 with 3:1), from which Timothy was later dispatched back to Thessalonica (3:2). Apparently, Silas afterwards traveled from Athens to Philippi while Paul journeyed on alone to Corinth (Acts 18:1). It was after Timothy and Silvanus rejoined Paul in Corinth (Acts 18:5), that he wrote 1 Thessalonians in response to Timothy’s good report of the church.
Paul undoubtedly had multiple reasons for writing, all coming out of his supreme concern for the flock from which he had been separated. Some of Paul’s purposes clearly included:
1) encouraging the church (1Th 1:2–10);
2) answering false allegations (1Th 2:1–12);
3) comforting the persecuted flock (1Th 2:13–16);
4) expressing his joy in their faith (1Th 2:17–3:13);
5) reminding them of the importance of moral purity (1Th 4:1–8);
6) condemning the sluggard lifestyle (1Th 4:9–12);
7) correcting a wrong understanding of prophetic events (1Th 4:13–5:11);
8) defusing tensions within the flock (1Th 5:12–15);
9) exhorting the flock in the basics of Christian living (1Th 5:16–22)
RAYMOND ORTLUND - journal articles - 3 part series
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-5 - Power in Preaching: Desire (article mistitled)
1 Corinthians 2:1-5 - Power in Preaching:Decide - 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 - Power in Preaching: Delight
ADRIAN ROGERS
How do I apply this? - Do you ever feel as though your Christian faith has grown stale, that you are withering on the vine when you would rather be flourishing in His service? Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians is the perfect remedy for such a feeling. Its focus on Christ’s return provides water for the thirsty soul today, encouraging growth in maturity by providing hope in the midst of suffering or uncertainty. Paul’s specific, practical instruction for this process of sanctification can be applied directly to our current circumstances. By clinging to our hope in Christ, we may see several clear results in our lives: avoiding sexual immorality, refusing to defraud others, appreciating those Christians who serve on your behalf, refusing to repay evil for evil, rejoicing always, praying without ceasing, and giving thanks in all things—to name a few (1 Thessalonians 4:3–7; 5:12–23). This list, of course, is not exhaustive, but the first letter to the Thessalonians makes clear that every Christian should expect to grow in holiness over the course of his or her life.
- 1 Thessalonians Book
- Questions about 1 Thessalonians
- Rev 11:15, 1 Cor 15:52, 1 Th 4:16 s the last trumpet of 1 Thessalonians 4 the same as the seventh trumpet of Revelation?
- 1 Thessalonians 5:22 What does it mean not to give the appearance of evil?
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 What is the difference between the Rapture and the Second Coming?
- What is the rapture of the church?
- How can I be ready to be caught up in the rapture?
- How can I be sure I won’t be left behind in the rapture?
- Will there be a partial rapture?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the pretribulational view of the rapture (pretribulationism)?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the posttribulational view of the rapture (posttribulationism)?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the pre-wrath view of the rapture?
- When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?
- Yes, Christians Can Believe in a Pre-Tribulation Rapture
- What is the Tribulation? How do we know the Tribulation will last seven years?
- Who are the dead in Christ in 1 Thessalonians 4:16?
- 1 Thessalonians 5:2 What is the day of the Lord?
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Why is giving thanks to God important?
- Lectures on the Epistles of Paul to the Thessalonians
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1
- 1 Thessalonians 1:2, 3
- 1 Thessalonians 1:4-7
- 1 Thessalonians 1:8-11
- 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
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5
- 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10
- 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-3
- 1 Thessalonians 4:4-8
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
- 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-5
- 1 Thessalonians 5:5-11
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28
- 1 Thess 1:1
- 1 Thess 1:3
- 1 Thess 1:4
- 1 Thess 1:6
- 1 Thess 1:7–8
- 1 Thess 1:9–10
- 1 Thess 1:10
- 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 Thess 3:3–4
- 1 Thess 3:11
- 1 Thess 3:13
- 1 Thess 4:1
- 1 Thess 4:2
- 1 Thess 4:3
- 1 Thess 4:5
- 1 Thess 4:6
- 1 Thess 4:8
- 1 Thess 4:11
- 1 Thess 4:13
- 1 Thess 4:14
- 1 Thess 4:15
- 1 Thess 4:16
- 1 Thess 4:17
- 1 Thess 5:1–11
- 1 Thess 5:2
- 1 Thess 5:9
- 1 Thess 5:12
- 1 Thess 5:14
- 1 Thess 5:15
- 1 Thess 5:19–21
- 1 Thess 5:23
- 1 Thess 5:27
DENNIS SWANSON
- 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
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1-8 Living in Hard Times
- 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Life-Changing, Heart-Moving, World-Shaking Prayer
SERMONS BY VERSE - See below for multiple older expositions
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 God's Will is for Our Sanctification
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 God's Will Our Sanctification
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Sanctification
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Is God's Will My Will?
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Do You Walk In White?
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Comfort Of His Coming
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 He's Coming, Are You Going?
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14-28 Paul's Counsel to the Thessalonians
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 The Blessing of Work
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 In Everything Give Thanks
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Be Joyful Always
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Pray Continually
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Pray Without Ceasing (Lesson 31 from book "With Christ in the School of Prayer")
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19 "Do Not Quench the Spirit"
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Prayerful Inner-Searching
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23: The Cost of Sanctification
- Knowing God Through Thessalonians
- What Can We Know About The Second Coming?
- See Table comparing Rapture vs Second Coming
Updated September, 2015. See Links below for more Our Daily Bread devotionals
- 1Thess 1-3 Sermon Illustrations - all on one page
- 1Thess 4-5 Sermon Illustrations - all on one page
- 1 Thes 1: You Are A Role Model
- 1 Thes 1: For Example
- 1 Thes 1: For Example
- 1 Thes 1: Copy The Master
- 1 Thes 1:2: Look For the Good
- 1 Thes 1:2-3 A Working Church
- 1 Thes 1:5: A Small but Powerful Seed
- 1 Thes 1:6: Models For Imitation
- 1 Thes 1:6-7 Encouraging Examples
- 1 Thes 1:8: Lasting Impressions
- 1 Thes 1:8: How Will They Hear?
- 1 Thes 1:8: The King's Message
- 1 Thes 1:8: What A Ride!
- 1 Thes 1:8: Brown Bag Witness
- 1 Thes 1:8: Connectors
- 1 Thes 1:9: A Spiritual Journey
- 1 Thes 1:9-10: Do You Have Hope?
- 1 Thes 1:1-10: How Will They Hear?
- 1 Thes 1:1-10: Models For Imitation
- 1 Thes 1:1-10: Building a Bridge
- 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!
- 1 Thes 3: The Way To An “Easy” Life
- 1 Thes 3:1-10: Booster Words
- 1 Thes 3:6-13 The Heart Of The Church
- 1 Thes 3:6-12 Praying Friends
- 1 Thes 3:6 Much More Than Survival
- 1 Thes 3:12: Legacy of Love
- 1 Thes 3:12: Sign Language
- 1 Thes 3:12: Climate Control
- 1 Thes 3:12: More and Morel
- 1 Thes 3:12: The Heart Of The Church
- 1 Thes 3:12-13: Keep the Deck Clean
- 1 Thes 4: Are You Ready?
- 1 Thes 4:1: Don't Forget Monday
- 1 Thes 4:1: Is Ambition Wrong?
- 1 Thes 4:1-12 How Was I To Know?
- 1 Thes 4:3: Knowing God's Will
- 1 Thes 4:9: Little Acts of Love
- 1 Thes 4:9: Looking For the Obvious
- 1 Thes 4:9-12: Everyday Disciples
- 1 Thes 4:10-12: Gentle Persuasion
- 1 Thes 4:13: A Well-Founded Hope
- 1 Thes 4:13: The Right Information
- 1 Thes 4:13-17 A Great Mystery
- 1 Thes 4:13-18: The Ultimate Reunion
- 1 Thes 4:13-18: Three Certainties
- 1 Thes 4:13-18: What's Ahead?
- 1 Thes 4:13-18: Our Only Hope - 1994
- 1 Thes 4:13-18: Our Only Hope - 2010
- 1 Thes 4:13-18: Be Careful, He's Coming!
- 1 Thes 4:13-18: Ray of Hope
- 1 Thes 4:13-18: So Long
- 1 Thes 4:13-18: From Here To Eternity
- 1 Thes 4:13-18: Long-Awaited Reunion
- 1 Thes 4:13-18: Anticipation
- 1 Thes 4:13-18: Grief Is Messy
- 1 Thes 4:13-18: A Departing Blessing
- 1 Thes 4:17: The Ultimate Reunion
- 1 Thes 4:13-5:11: He's Coming!
- 1 Thes 4:13-17: “This Is It!”
- 1 Thes 4:15-18 I Will Come Back For You
- 1 Thes 4:15-18 The Defeat Of Death
- 1 Thes 4:16: Jesus is Coming
- 1 Thes 4:16: At the Cemetery
- 1 Thes 4:16: How Would You Answer?
- 1 Thes 4:16-17 Life's Final Deadline
- 1 Thes 4:17: A Grand Reunion
- 1 Thes 4:17: Flight Plan
- 1 Thes 4:17: Snapshots of Heaven
- 1 Thes 4:17: The Big Difference
- 1 Thes 4:17: The Heaven File
- 1 Thes 4:17-18 Always
- 1 Thes 4:18: When Someone is Gone
- 1 Thes 5:11: Wise Words
- 1 Thes 5:11: Johnny’s Race
- 1 Thes 5:11: Stay Close
- 1 Thes 5:1-11: Waiting… and Watching
- 1 Thes 5:1-18 Who Has Time To Pray?
- 1 Thes 5:1-22: Our Lord's Return
- 1 Thes 5:6: Your Last Day
- 1 Thes 5:6: Warning And Response
- 1 Thes 5:8: Defense Systems
- 1 Thes 5:8: It's For Sure
- 1 Thes 5:12-24 Call of the Chickadees
- 1 Thes 5:12-18 All Day With God
- 1 Thes 5:13: The Church Cure
- 1 Thes 5:14: Friend or Foe?
- 1 Thes 5:14: Look Close
- 1 Thes 5:14: Why Do We Suffer?
- 1 Thes 5:17: Spiritual Jotting
- 1 Thes 5:17: The Squeaky Wheel
- 1 Thes 5:17: He's Waiting
- 1 Thes 5:17 Who Has Time to Pray?
- 1 Thes 5:17 Is It Time To Pray?
- 1 Thes 5:17 Don't Forget Monday
- 1 Thes 5:18: Knowing God's Will
- 1 Thes 5:18: A Flat Thanks
- 1 Thes 5:18:Details, Details
- 1 Thes 5:18: Contentment
- 1 Thes 5:18: Thankful In All Things
- 1 Thes 5:18: Everyday Blessings
- 1 Thes 5:18: Thanks For Fleas
- 1 Thes 5:18: Give Thanks!
- 1 Thes 5:18: Give Thanks! (2012)!
- 1 Thes 5:19: Be Safe--Not Sorry!
- 1 Thes 5:21: For Honest Skeptics
- 1 Thes 5:22: Allergic To…
- 1 Thes 5:24: Do Your Best And Leave The Rest
| The Kind Of Church God Uses | 1 Thessalonians | Church; Christian Living | J. Gerald Harris |
| The Rescue of the Resurrection | 1 Thessalonians 1 :10 | Resurrection; Easter | J. Mike Minnix |
| How To Become A Model Church | 1 Thessalonians 1 :1-10 | Church | Mark Sterling |
| Ready! | 1 Thessalonians 1 :1-3 | Christian Living; Rapture | J. Mike Minnix |
| What Church People Are Meant To Look Like | 1 Thessalonians 1 :2-5 | Christian Living; Church People | Johnny Hunt |
| Ready for the Future by Remembering | 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 | Remembering; Church; Faithfulness | J. Mike Minnix |
| The Secret Of Paul's Success As A Servant Of Christ | 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 | Christian Conduct; Love; Character; Servant of Christ | J. Gerald Harris |
| Christian Principles for Principled Christians | 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13 | Christian Living | J. Mike Minnix |
| A Suffering Church | 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 | Church, Suffering; Persecution; Christian Joy | J. Gerald Harris |
| The Crown Worth Seeking | 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 | Soul Winning; Witnessing | J. Mike Minnix |
| A Look into the Heart of a Mother | 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9 | Mother; Mother's Day | Johnny Hunt |
| Three Gifts From Dad | 1 Thessalonians 2:8-12 | Fathers; Dads | J. Mike Minnix |
| The Trial of Faith | 1 Thessalonians 3 | Trials; Hardships; Faith | J. Mike Minnix |
| Know Your Faith | 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 | Trials; Faith; Suffering; Persecution | Philip Cooper |
| TipToe Christians - The Return of Jesus | 1 Thessalonians 4 | Resurrection; Hope; Rapture; Return of Jesus | J. Mike Minnix |
| The Absent Apocalyspe | 1 Thessalonians 4:13 | Rapture; End Times; New Year | J. Mike Minnix |
| When The Trumpet Of The Lord Shall Sound | 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 | The Rapure; The Return of Christ; Reunion; Heaven | J. Gerald Harris |
| Gone With The Wind | 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 | Rapture; Return of Christ; Judgment | Terry L. Fields |
| We Believe Jesus Rose Again | 1 Thessalonians 4:14 | Resurrection | J. Mike Minnix |
| We Believe Jesus Died | 1 Thessalonians 4:14 | Cross; Crucifixion; Jesus, The Death of | J. Mike Minnix |
| Morality For The Modern Millennium | 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 | Morality; Christian Living | J. Mike Minnix |
| Christian Love | 1 Thessalonians 4:8-12 | Love, Christian; Love One Another | J. Mike Minnix |
| Brother Love | 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10 | Love, Beotherly | William R. Shively |
| Instructions on How To Behave | 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 | Faithfulness; Christian Living; Church Life; Behavior | J. Gerald Harris |
| How To Raise Your GQ | 1 Thessalonians 5:18 | Gratitude; Thanksgiving | Paul E. Brown |
| What Does Jesus Give Thanks For? | 1 Thessalonians 5:18 | Thanksgiving; Gratitude | David E. Owen |
| The Thankful Christian - Thank You, Suh! | 1 Thessalonians 5:18 | Thanksgiving; Gratitude | J. Mike Minnix |
| When Jesus Gave Thanks | 1 Thessalonians 5:18 | Thanksgiving; Gratitude; Praise | J. Mike Minnix |
Commentary on 1 Thessalonians
- 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3: Fruit of Hope: Endurance
- 1 Thessalonians 1:10 (Devotional) A Horrible Destiny
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12: We Had Boldness in Our God
- 1 Thessalonians 2:9-16 How to Receive the Word of Man as the Word of God
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13 Praying for All His Purposes, Meditating on All His Word
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1-4 Advancing and Sustaining the Covenant Community
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8: The Will of God : Abstain from Sexual Immorality
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 (article) Preaching Practical Holiness
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8: Battling the Unbelief of Lust
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12: Why God Wills Work
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18:Pray Without Ceasing
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24: God Sanctifies His People
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.
- 1 Thessalonians 1 Commentary
- 1 Thessalonians 2 Commentary
- 1 Thessalonians 3 Commentary
- 1 Thessalonians 4 Commentary
- 1 Thessalonians 5 Commentary
- 1 Thessalonians 1 - Turn, Turn, Turn
- 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 What is a Christian? (See also What is Saving Faith?)
- 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
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1-8 Living in Hard Times
- 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Life-Changing, Heart-Moving, World-Shaking Prayer
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Abstain!
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Your Reputation Matters
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Will We See Our Loved Ones Again
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Will We See Our Loved Ones Again
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Like a Thief in the Night
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 Christian Aerobics
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 The Standing Orders of the Gospel
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 God Finishes What He Starts (See also The Seventh Law What God Starts, He Finishes)
- 1 Thessalonians 1 Exposition and Homilies
- 1 Thessalonians 2 Exposition and Homilies
- 1 Thessalonians 3 Exposition and Homilies
- 1 Thessalonians 4 Exposition and Homilies
- 1 Thessalonians 5 Exposition and Homilies
- 1 Thessalonians 1 Homiletics
- 1 Thessalonians 2 Homiletics
- 1 Thessalonians 3 Homiletics
- 1 Thessalonians 4 Homiletics
- 1 Thessalonians 5 Homiletics
Emphasis on Greek word study
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 What's Different About Grace Baptist Temple
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 The Model Church
- 1 Thessalonians 1:3-5 Insurance or Assurance?
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 Our Job Description
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 Established
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18 The Believer's Walk
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Pleasing the Lord
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Maintaining Moral Purity
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Don't Be Ignorant
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-16 Will Believers Go Through the Tribulation Period?
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Countdown to the Millennium
- 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 Article XVIII: Return of Christ
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28 The Continuing Walk of a Believer
- 1 Thessalonians 5:6 Sleeping Christians
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 Growing Spiritually: Love for the Church, Part 1
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 Growing Spiritually: Love for the Church, Part 2
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Growing Spiritually: Maintaining Constant Joy
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Growing Spiritually: Ceaseless Prayer
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Growing Spiritually: Continual Gratitude
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Sweet Hour of Prayer #8: Thanksgiving
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Quench Not the Spirit 9
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 Growing Spiritually: Careful Discernment
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1: Introduction and Overview
- 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5: Always Thanking God
- 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10: A Commendation of Faithfulness
- 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
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13: Affliction is Certain
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12: An Exhortation for Purity
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18: A Future Hope
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11: Alert and Sober
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22: A Series of Exhortations
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28: A Closing Benediction
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Faith, Love & Hope
- 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?
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 A Minister's Heart
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-10 Pure Vessels
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Super Size Love
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Get Ready for Take Off
- 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 Get Ready for Take Off Part 2
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4 Get Ready for Take Off Part 3
- 1 Thessalonians 5:4-11 Get Ready for Take Off Part 4
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Church Life 101
- Acts 17:1-5 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10 (pdf)
- 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)
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1-4 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 3:5 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 3:6 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 3:8 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 3:9-10 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-3 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 4:4-8 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Part 2 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Part 3 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:4-8 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:8-11 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19-20 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 (pdf)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 (pdf)
NOTE: If you are not familiar with the great saint Charles Simeon see Dr John Piper's discussion of Simeon's life - you will want to read Simeon's sermons after meeting him! - click Brothers We Must Not Mind a Little Suffering (Mp3 even better)
- 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4 True Piety Described
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5 The Manner in Which the Gospel Becomes Effectual
- 1 Thessalonians 1:9, 10 Scope and End of Christian Ministry
- 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
- 1 Thessalonians 3:8 The People's Stability is the Minister's Comfort
- 1 Thessalonians 3:9,10 A Minister's Joy in His People
- 1 Thessalonians 3:12, 13 The Effect of Love on Universal Holiness
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Advancement in Holiness Enforced
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Resurrection (Be a Berean on this one!)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8 Watchfulness Enjoined
- 1 Thessalonians 5:8 The Duties of Moderation and Watchfulness
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 The Nature of True Religion
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Quench Not the Spirit
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21 Investigation of Truth Recommended
- 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Abstaining from All Appearance of Evil
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23, 24 Complete Sanctification to be Sought After
- 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Faith, Hope, Love - 1 Thessalonians 1:3
- 1 Thessalonians 2:7 The Mystery of Iniquity - 1 Thessalonians 2:7
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13 The Word of God - 1 Thessalonians 2:13
- 1 Thessalonians 3:10 Perfecting Faith - 1 Thessalonians 3:10
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Sorrow of the Thessalonians - 1 Thessalonians 4:13
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Rapture - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Rapture 2 - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
- 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 The Church - 1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17
- 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 The Church 2 - 1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1 Children of the Day - 1 Thessalonians 5:1
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-5 Children of Light - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-5
- 1 Thessalonians 5-18 God's Will for You - 1 -- 1 Thessalonians 5:18
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 God's Will for You 2 - 1 Thessalonians 5:18
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Giving Thanks - 1 Thessalonians 5:18
The following topics are all on this page.
- THE MODEL CHURCH. 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10
- COMFORTING WORDS. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
- 1 Thessalonians 1:4-6 Election: Its Defenses and Evidences
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Degrees of Power Attending the Gospel
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 The Gospel in Power
- 1 Thessalonians 1:8 Sounding Out the Word of the Lord
- 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10: Summary of Experience & Body of Divinity
- 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 3:8 Pastor's Life Wrapped Up With His People's Steadfastness
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Death, A Sleep
- 1 Thessalonians 5:6: Awake! Awake!|
- 1 Thessalonians 5:6: Enchanted Ground
- 1 Thessalonians 5:6: Sleep Not
- 1 Thessalonians 5:8 The Christian's Helmet
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice Evermore
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17: Pray Without Ceasing
Morning and Evening and Faith's Checkbook
- 1 Thessalonians 1:4 Knowing Your Election
- 1 Thessalonians 2:18 Satan Hinders Us
- 1 Thessalonians 4:14 Blessed Sleep in Jesus
- 1 Thessalonians 4:17 We Shall Behold Him Face to Face
- 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Nearest & Dearest Fellowship
- 1 Thessalonians 5:6: Solution for Sleepy Saints
- 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Perfection and Preservation
- 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Safe in Union with the Lamb
- 1 Thessalonians 5:25 Prayer for Your Pastor
- 1 Thessalonians: Hope for a Hopeless World
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10: Changed Lives
- 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
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8: Handling Sex Drive
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9-18: Comfort at the Grave
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11: Fate of Earth
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Loving Christianly
- Introduction to 1 Thessalonians
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1
- 1 Thessalonians 1:2-6
- 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1-7
- 1 Thessalonians 3:8-13
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28
~52 Pages of Devotionals
Note: The best commentary on Scripture is Scripture (Compare Scripture with Scripture) and these cross references compiled by R A Torrey are the most comprehensive work of this type, containing over 500,000 Scripture entries. Use this tool to help Scripture interpret Scripture and don't base your convictions on an obscure or isolated passage which cannot be supported by more easily understood texts. Clear up problem areas with the clear teaching of other Scriptures relating to the same subject and always check the context (Keep Context King) to make sure that the cross reference is referring to the same subject as the original Scripture. The Puritan writer Thomas Watson said it this way - "The Scripture is to be its own interpreter or rather the Spirit speaking in it; nothing can cut the diamond but the diamond; nothing can interpret Scripture but Scripture." See an example of the value of comparing Scripture with Scripture. See also Use of Cross-References
The Dean of Modern Prophecy Commentators - Recommended Resource
James Rosscup writes "Written by the former President of Dallas Theological Seminary, this expository work represents the premillennial dispensational approach in the crucial passages on future things. It is along the popular line and is not exegetically detailed." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)
- Preface
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Salvation in Relation to the Coming of the Lord
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 Serving the Coming Lord
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1-4:12 Unblamable in Holiness
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Translation of the Church
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 The Day of the Lord
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Christian Testimony in the Light of the Lord’s Return
- 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Glorifying God in Tribulation
- 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 The Revelation of the Man of Sin
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Chosen to Salvation
- 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18 Serving and Waiting
- Intro
- 1 Thes 1:1
- 1 Thes 1:1b
- 1 Thes 1:1c
- 1 Thes 1:1d
- 1 Thes 1:1e
- 1 Thes 1:1f
- 1 Thes 1:1g
- 1 Thes 1:2
- 1 Thes 1:2b
- 1 Thes 1:3
- 1 Thes 1:3b
- 1 Thes 1:3c
- 1 Thes 1:3d
- 1 Thes 1:3e
- 1 Thes 1:3f
- 1 Thes 1:4
- 1 Thes 1:4b
- 1 Thes 1:5
- 1 Thes 1:5b
- 1 Thes 1:5d
- 1 Thes 1:5e
- 1 Thes 1:5f
- 1 Thes 1:5g
- 1 Thes 1:5h
- 1 Thes 1:6
- 1 Thes 1:6b
- 1 Thes 1:6c
- 1 Thes 1:6d
- 1 Thes 1:6e
- 1 Thes 1:7
- 1 Thes 1:7b
- 1 Thes 1:8
- 1 Thes 1:8b
- 1 Thes 1:8c
- 1 Thes 1:9
- 1 Thes 1:9b
- 1 Thes 1:9c
- 1 Thes 1:10
- 1 Thes 1:10b
- 1 Thes 1:10c
- 1 Thes 1:10d
- 1 Thes 1:10e
- 1 Thes 1:10f
- 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 Thes 3:1
- 1 Thes 3:2
- 1 Thes 3:2b
- 1 Thes 3:2c
- 1 Thes 3:2d
- 1 Thes 3:2e
- 1 Thes 3:2f
- 1 Thes 3:3
- 1 Thes 3:3b
- 1 Thes 3:4
- 1 Thes 3:5
- 1 Thes 3:6
- 1 Thes 3:6b
- 1 Thes 3:7
- 1 Thes 3:8
- 1 Thes 3:9
- 1 Thes 3:10
- 1 Thes 3:10b
- 1 Thes 3:10c
- 1 Thes 3:11
- 1 Thes 3:11b
- 1 Thes 3:12
- 1 Thes 3:13
- 1 Thes 4:1
- 1 Thes 4:1b
- 1 Thes 4:2
- 1 Thes 4:3
- 1 Thes 4:3b
- 1 Thes 4:3c
- 1 Thes 4:4
- 1 Thes 4:5
- 1 Thes 4:6
- 1 Thes 4:6b
- 1 Thes 4:6c
- 1 Thes 4:7
- 1 Thes 4:8
- 1 Thes 4:9
- 1 Thes 4:10
- 1 Thes 4:11
- 1 Thes 4:11b
- 1 Thes 4:11c
- 1 Thes 4:12
- 1 Thes 4:13
- 1 Thes 4:13b
- 1 Thes 4:13c
- 1 Thes 4:14
- 1 Thes 4:14b
- 1 Thes 4:15
- 1 Thes 4:15b
- 1 Thes 4:16
- 1 Thes 4:17
- 1 Thes 4:17b
- 1 Thes 4:17c
- 1 Thes 4:18
- 1 Thes 5:1
- 1 Thes 5:2
- 1 Thes 5:3
- 1 Thes 5:3b
- 1 Thes 5:4
- 1 Thes 5:5
- 1 Thes 5:6
- 1 Thes 5:6b
- 1 Thes 5:6c
- 1 Thes 5:7
- 1 Thes 5:8
- 1 Thes 5:8b
- 1 Thes 5:9
- 1 Thes 5:10
- 1 Thes 5:11
- 1 Thes 5:11b
- 1 Thes 5:12
- 1 Thes 5:12b
- 1 Thes 5:12c
- 1 Thes 5:12d
- 1 Thes 5:13
- 1 Thes 5:13b
- 1 Thes 5:13c
- 1 Thes 5:13d
- 1 Thes 5:14
- 1 Thes 5:14b
- 1 Thes 5:14c
- 1 Thes 5:14d
- 1 Thes 5:14e
- 1 Thes 5:15
- 1 Thes 5:15b
- 1 Thes 5:16
- 1 Thes 5:17
- 1 Thes 5:18
- 1 Thes 5:18b
- 1 Thes 5:19
- 1 Thes 5:20
- 1 Thes 5:21
- 1 Thes 5:21b
- 1 Thes 5:22
- 1 Thes 5:23
- 1 Thes 5:23b
- 1 Thes 5:24
- 1 Thes 5:24b
- 1 Thes 5:25
- 1 Thes 5:26
- 1 Thes 5:27
- 1 Thes 5:28
Be A Berean - He is Amillenial.
Focus is upon the meaning of the original Greek text
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 Introduction
- 1 Thessalonians 1:4-6 Even In Affliction, We Can Know The Joy Of The Lord
- 1 Thessalonians 1:7-10 Does The Word Of The Lord Sound Forth From You?
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-4 Men Pleaser's, or God Pleaser's? Let's Speak The Truth In Love
- 1 Thessalonians 2:5-8 Give God's Truth, Together With Your Life That Shows That Truth
- 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12 Walk In A Manner Worthy Of The God Who Called You
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 Suffering: The Servant Is Not Above His Master
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 Our Hope, Our Joy, Our Lord Jesus!
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 God's Word Establishes And Encourages Us In Our Faith
- 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10 Paul Is Encouraged By The Steadfastness Of Their Faith
- 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 May The Lord Cause You To Increase And Abound In Love
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-3a Strive To Be A Theologian
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3a Sanctification Must Follow Justification
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3b-8 It Is God's Will That You Should Be Sanctified
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Live A Brotherly And Orderly Life
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 Our Hope Is In Christ For Today and Tomorrow
- 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 The Rapture Of The Church
- 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Differing Eschatological Views
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-14 Be An Encourager In The Body Of Christ, Not A Discourager
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 Give Thanks In All Circumstances. This Is God's Will For You
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 Prophecy 12
- 1 Thessalonians 5:20 Prophecy 2
- 1 Thessalonians 5:20-22 Prophecy 3
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 He Who Calls Us Is Faithful, And His Grace Is Sufficient
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1-8 Profile of Healthy Church
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13 Profile of Spiritual Catalyst
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 Two Elements of Spiritual Parenting
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-10 Sexual Purity
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Is Death's Separation Permanent?
- 1 Thessalonians 5 Encouragement
- 1 Thessalonians 5 Admonition
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Gratitude & Spirituality
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- 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10: Upsetting the Whole World
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16: The Importance of Genuine Imitation
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13: A Love Story
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12: A Life That Excels
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11: Being Always with the Lord
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Priorities for Life in the Body