1 thessalonians 2 explained

Nederlandstalige Bijbelstudies door Stan Marinussen, Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . Or do ye enter into the priesthood for a morsel of bread, or for what is ominously and impiously called a living, a benefice? Is God witness that, in all these things, ye have no cloak of covetousness? But wo to that man who enters into the labour for the sake of the hire! He and his fellow-labourers preached Christ and him crucified, and did not aim to gain an interest in men's affections for themselves, by glorying, and fawning and wheedling them. As we have been approved by God: Paul used a word here that was associated with approving someone as being fit for public service. Ministers and people must all appear before him, and faithful people will be the glory and joy of faithful ministers in that great and glorious day. 3 For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we Acts 16:23-24 records that the suffering included a public flogging and having their feet in stocks while confined in the citys inner prison. By bodily labour to prevent their charge, or that his ministry might not be expensive and burdensome to them: You remember our labour and travail; for, labouring night and day, etc., v. 9. He knew what it was like to speak boldly for the Lord even in much conflict. The word of the gospel is preached by men like ourselves, men of like passions and infirmities with others: We have this treasure in earthen vessels. Such a Roman flogging was no light matter; it was an experience not soon forgotten. (Hiebert), ii. For what end God has preserved them distinct from all the people of the earth among whom they sojourn, we cannot pretend to say; but it must unquestionably be for an object of the very highest importance. a. To the labour of the ministry he added that of his calling, as a tent-maker, that he might get his own bread. In the meantime, let the Christian world treat them with humanity and mercy. (Clarke), ii. The apostle here puts the Thessalonians in mind that though he could not come to them as yet, and though he should never be able to come to them, yet our Lord Jesus Christ will come, nothing shall hinder this. Much less was the apostle's preaching vain or deceitful. Note, Suffering in a good cause should rather sharpen than blunt the edge of holy resolution. If Paul was discredited, then the Gospel message itself would be discredited. For you also suffered the same things from your own countrymen, just as they did from the Judeans, who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they do not please God and are contrary to all men, forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they may be saved, so as always to fill up the measure of their sins; but wrath has come upon them to the uttermost. Such was the rage of his persecutors. (1 Thessalonians 2:3-5) The integrity of Pauls message in Thessalonica. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. It was, therefore, a work of God that, although Paul had suffered various misfortunes and indignity, he appeared unaffected, and did not hesitate to launch an assault on a large and wealthy city for the purpose of leading its people captive to Christ. (Calvin). iv. He knew this was not a random circumstance, but a direct attack from Satan. Pentateuch Wisdom Literature Why Does God Compare Our Relationship with Him to That of a Bride and Groom? Such was the word the apostles preached by divine inspiration, and such is that which is left upon record, written in the scriptures by divine inspiration; and such is that word which in our days is preached, being either contained, or evidently founded on, or deduced from, these sacred oracles. Though he was absent in body, yet he was present in heart. i. Look to Jesus. Paul wanted people to look to Jesus, but he could also tell them to look at his life, because the power of Jesus was real in his life. We were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives: The sacrifices Paul endured for the sake of ministry to the Thessalonians were not a burden. Note, When the measure of any man's iniquity is full, and he has sinned to the uttermost, then comes wrath, and that to the uttermost. Hear this, ye that preach the Gospel! (2.) By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. 4. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. b. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. Herein, said this apostle, do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence towards God, and towards men, Acts 24 16. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. He could say to these Thessalonians what he told the Corinthians (2 Cor 4 2): We have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully. Pauls statement of defense falls into two parts, a negative and a positive It is his practice first to sweep away the false, and then with the ground cleared to set forth the positive presentation of the truth. (Hiebert). But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts. The apostle makes mention of the success of his ministry among these Thessalonians (v. 13), which is expressed. b. The Whole Bible Johannine Writings Paul's Instructions to the Thessalonians 4:1--5:28 A. Paul didnt have to say, Please dont look at my life. 1. We learn from the Book of Acts that during Paul's stay in the city of Thessalonica, he preached in a Jewish synagogue on three successive Sabbath days. iii. Paul exhorted the Thessalonians, not only informing them in their duty, but exciting and quickening them to the performance of it, by proper motives and arguments. He pleaded that he was not guilty, and wished to establish his innocence by producing forty persons who did not see him do it. The Birth and Growth of a Church. a. he knows not Christ; and how can he preach him? (Clarke). - That; to the end that, the purpose for which the apostle besought the Thessalonians. For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Barclay saw the following false charges against Paul, evident from the way Paul explained himself in this chapter: b. This world is not a place where we are always, or long, to be together. (5.) Note, Satan is a constant enemy to the work of God, and does all he can to obstruct it. Major Prophets Their behaviour was holy towards God, just towards all men, and unblamable, without giving cause of scandal or offence; and they were careful to give no offence either to those who were without, or to those who believed, that they might give no ill example; that their preaching and living might be all of a piece. This has been variously interpreted, "so soon after my exhortation," or "so soon after my departure from Thessalonica," or "so soon after your reception of the gospel," or "so soon after this opinion of the imminence of . See Acts 16:23, c. and the notes there.. With much contention. i. General Epistles Such behaviour greatly recommends religion, and is most agreeable to God's gracious dealing with sinners, in and by the gospel. a. b. David Guzik :: 1 Corintios 7 Principios Sobre el Matrimonio y la Soltera, David Guzik :: Hechos 9 La Conversin de Saulo de Tarso, David Guzik :: Apocalipsis 20 Satans, el Pecado y la Muerte son Finalmente Eliminados, David Guzik :: Gnesis 3 La tentacin y cada del hombre, David Guzik :: 2 Samuel 22 El Salmo de Alabanza de David, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), The Meaning of the Cross Part 2 (Elisabeth Elliot), Spiritism: Prophecy and Astrology (Walter Martin), 2 Thessalonians 1-3 (1982-85 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Genesis 2-3 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Intro. 1 Thessalonians 2:10. Salvation is of the Jews, says our Saviour. In the first place it showed his confidence in them. 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Coming of Christ is a PURIFYING HOPE,Chapters 3:14:12 A. Timothy brings a good report of Thessalonians,Chapter 3:1-8 vv. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. God is a God of truth, and requires truth in the inward parts; and, if sincerity be wanting, all that we do cannot please God. Because it was evident to everyone that Pauls ministry in Thessalonica was a success, it is better to see it as a reference to the character of Pauls ministry. First, Paul understood that this was Satanic hindrance. b. 1 Thessalonians 2:3-6. "Exhorting" is the general term for animating address: comp. Prophets For a short time means that Paul knew it would only be a short time until the roadblock was overcome. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. There were shrines to many Egyptian gods: Isis, Sarapis, Anubis. The Old Testament Biblical Commentary (Bible Study) 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: We would do well to stop occasionally to remind ourselves that chapter and verse markers were not part of the original text, but were added later to help us navigate the scriptures. Paul assured the Thessalonians that he could never forget them because they were his glory and his joy. Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, when we might have made demands as apostles of Christ. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. 3. Paul's Desire to Visit Them 3:11-13 II. 1. For you, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judea in Christ Jesus. You welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God: The Thessalonians received the word of God as it is in truth. 1 Thessalonians Henry's Complete Commentary on the Bible Henry's Complete. They were contrary to all men. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. iii. You are witnesses, and God also, how devoutly and justly and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you who believe: It is impressive that Paul could freely appeal to his own life as an example. 2. He is well acquainted with all our aims and designs, as well as our actions. Building on the theme of God's word, I will explore the phrase "being bearers of God's word.". ii. For the sake of these things wrath has come upon them to the uttermost; that is, wrath was determined against them, and would soon overtake them. This meant that he didnt spend his life trying to seek and earn the acceptance of man. Pauline Epistles At the same time we should notice that Pauls anger is the anger of a man with his own nation, with his own people. Churches is the ancient Greek word ekklesia; it was not a specifically religious word. i. We were bold in our God to speak: It comes from two words meaning literally all speech. It denotes the state of mind when the words flow freely, the attitude of feeling quite at home with no sense of stress or strain. He was not like the false apostles, who, through covetousness, with feigned words made merchandise of the people, 2 Pet 2 3. The gospel calls us into the kingdom and state of grace here and unto the kingdom and state of glory hereafter, to heaven and happiness as our end and to holiness as the way to that end. The word wrought effectually in them, not only to be examples unto others in faith and good works (which he had mentioned before), but also in constancy and patience under sufferings and trials for the sake of the gospel: You became followers of the churches of God, and have suffered like things as they have done (v. 14), and with like courage and constancy, with like patience and hope. Some people like to say that there is a word of God, but that we cant be sure of what He says. The Romans had their full share of guilt, so both Jew and Gentile were guilty. Their fierce opposition was due to the fact that Christian missionaries offered salvation to Gentiles without demanding that they first become Jews. (Hiebert), ii. 2 You know, brothers and sisters, that our visit to you was not without results. i. Paul tried to make the Gospel as attractive as possible, but he never changed its central character or focus. Four witnesses saw him commit a murder. If this is the case, then Satans roadblock got Paul started on writing letters to the churches. 1:1) 3. If Paul was in it for himself, he wasnt very smart about serving his own self-interest. He knew that it mattered for the sake of the Gospel. Paul is something of a dictator (1 Thessalonians 2:7 we were gentle among you). Acts 16:23-24 records that the suffering included a public flogging and having their feet in stocks while confined in the citys inner prison. Honour is to follow men, men not to follow it. (Poole). There were a staggering variety of religions and religious professionals in Thessalonica. The word of man isnt worth suffering for, but a true message from God is worth it. Shamefully entreated - at Philippi There Paul and Silas had been beaten with many stripes, shut up in the inner prison, and their feet made fast in the stocks. 1. Verse 1 Thessalonians 2:2. Their crimes were great; to these their punishment is proportioned. He did something about the hindrance. This gentleness and goodness the apostle expressed several ways. i. He could see that it effectively works in those who believe. By the wonderful operation of this word they received: It effectually worketh in those that believe, v. 13. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. General Epistles c. Which also effectively works in you who believe: Pauls confidence in the word of God wasnt a matter of wishful thinking or blind faith. The New Testament Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. In this chapter the apostle puts the Thessalonians in mind of the manner of his preaching among them, ver 1-6. Afterwards of the success of his ministry, with the effects both on himself and on them (ver 13-16), and then apologizes for his absence, ver 17-20. But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts. ii. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. They naturally thought that this would be much better. Verse 2. Paul presented it not as the word of men, and the Thessalonians received it as the word of God. He knew what it was like to speak boldly for the Lord even in much conflict. He did not make the ministry a cloak, or a covering, for covetousness, as God was witness, v. 5. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. II. a. He tells them that they might have used greater authority as apostles, and expected greater esteem, and demanded maintenance, which is meant by the phrase of being burdensome, because perhaps some would have thought this too great a burden for them to bear. "Encouraging" (as in ch. When you received the word of God: Paul earnestly believed and taught others that God had spoken to man and that we have recorded this word of God. Key Verses: iv. c. Even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts: Paul knew his Gospel wouldnt always please men, but he knew that it was pleasing to God. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. Paul presented it not as the word of men, and the Thessalonians received it as the word of God. It means the place of contest, and then the contest itself a race, a struggle, a battle. Commentators divide as to if the uncleanness Paul defended himself against in 1 Thessalonians 2:3 was uncleanness of spirit or uncleanness of the flesh. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point (4.) In the chapter's opening, Paul explains his reason for writing. 3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: 4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. i. Paul didnt seek glory from men because his needs for security and acceptance were met primarily in Jesus. When Paul arrived in Thessalonica, the wounds on his back from Philippi were still fresh. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Most of these religions were missionary minded and sought to spread their faith using itinerant evangelists and preachers. In these words the apostle apologizes for his absence. He mentions the gentleness of their behaviour: We were gentle among you, v. 7. 2. Thus did the Jews fill up their sins; and nothing tends more to any person or people's filling up the measure of their sins than opposing the gospel, obstructing the progress of it, and hindering the salvation of precious souls. 1 Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers, 2 not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed His satisfaction came from his relationship with Jesus, not from the praise of people. John Schultz Poetical Books His coming was not empty or hollow, as if he were a mere salesman or marketer. Where greed and ambition hold sway, innumerable corruptions follow, and the whole man turns to vanity. If he couldnt be there in person, his letter will go for him and teach and encourage them in his absence. Pauls statement of defense falls into two parts, a negative and a positive It is his practice first to sweep away the false, and then with the ground cleared to set forth the positive presentation of the truth. (Hiebert). For you remember, brethren, our labor and toil; for laboring night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God. The Commendation and Thanksgiving ( 1 Thess. We know that indignity and persecution weaken and indeed completely break mens minds. We are not to suppose that the apostle spent the whole night and day in bodily labour, or work, to supply the necessities of his body; for then he would have had no time for the work of the ministry. Timotheus was sent to Thessalonica, to enquire after their welfare and to establish them in the faith (1 Thessalonians 3:2), and, returning to Paul while he tarried at Athens, was sent again, together with Silas, . He had still a remembrance of them, and great care for them. For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak for covetousnessGod is witness. He didnt need fancy introductions or lavish praise. I have but one piece of advice, and that is, go on, hindrance or no hindrance, in the path of duty as God the Holy Ghost enables you. (Spurgeon). The powerful working of God is usually expressed by this word, Ephesians 1:19; Philippians 2:13; and the working of Satan also, Ephesians 2:2. The Jews opposition to the work of the missionaries among the Gentiles was not due to the fact that they were seeking to win Gentiles. The whole case is like that of the Irishman who tried to upset evidence by non-evidence. Salem Media Group. This is the way to win people, rather than to rule with rigour. 5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness; God is witness: 6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. Minor Prophets i. Affectionately longing for you: Is from an extremely rare verb of obscure origin. Paul gave both his care and his knowledge to the Thessalonians. i. a. , having suffered before) that which might have deterred others from preaching. 1 Thessalonians Chapter 2 Bible Options | + Text Size 1 For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: 2 But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. monica concert 2022 nashville, advantages and disadvantages of liberal democracy in australia,

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