First & Second Thessalonians- Everyman's Bible Commentary

by Ryrie, Charles C.

• ISBN13: 9780802471109
• ISBN10: 0802471102
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: Moody Publishers

Summary

Designed for laypeople, these commentaries deal seriously with the biblical text without being overly technical. Introductory information, doctrinal themes, problem passages, and practical applications are examined.

Author Biography

CHARLES C. RYRIE has written 30 books, including bestselling titles The Ryrie Study Bible, Balancing the Christian Life, and Basic Theology. He is professor emeritus at Dallas Theological Seminary and has served as adjunct professor at Philadelphia Biblical University, Bibelschule Brake, and The Criswell College. 4/06

Table of Contents

Background of the Thessalonian Letters	7	(10)
FIRST THESSALONIANS
Outline of First Thessalonians	17	(4)
Section 1: Paul's Thanksgiving for and Commendation of the Thessalonians, 1:1-10
Greetings, Thanksgiving, and Commendation, 1:1-10	21	(8)
Section 2: Paul's Conduct Among the Thessalonians, 2:1-12
Paul's Unselfish Love, 2:1-4	29	(4)
Paul's Unstinting Labor, 2:5-9	33	(4)
Paul's Unspotted Life, 2:10-12	37	(2)
Section 3: Paul's Concern for the Thessalonians, 2:13-3:13
Concern That Sufferings Would Hinder Their Progress, 2:13-3:4	39	(6)
Concern That Satan Would Tempt, 3:5	45	(2)
Concern About Shortcomings, 3:6-13	47	(4)
Section 4: Instructions and Exhortations, 4:1-5:28
Pleasing God, 4:1-12	51	(8)
The Rapture, 4:13-18	59	(8)
The Day of the Lord, 5:1-11	67	(8)
Various Responsibilities in the Church, 5:12-24	75	(8)
Conclusion, 5:25-28	83	(8)
SECOND THESSALONIANS
Introductory Matters	87	(1)
Outline of Second Thessalonians	88	(3)
The Greeting, 1:1-2	91	(2)
Section 1: Encouragement in Persecution, 1:3-12
Encouragement from Paul's Gratitude for Their Growth and Endurance, 1:3-4	93	(4)
Encouragement from the Knowledge of Ultimate Relief and Vindication, 1:5-10	97	(4)
Encouragement from Knowing Paul Was Praying for Them, 1:11-12	101	(4)
Addendum: The Rapture Debate and This Passage	103	(2)
Section 2: Encouragement from Prophecy, 2:1-17
The Day of the Lord and the Present, 2:1-2	105	(4)
The Day of the Lord, the Apostasy, and the Lawless One, 2:3-5, 8-10	109	(4)
The Day of the Lord and the Restrainer, 2:6-7	113	(4)
The Day of the Lord and Unbelievers, 2:10-12	117	(2)
The Day of the Lord and Believers, 2:13-17	119	(4)
Section 3: Encouragement and Commands Concerning Various Practices, 3:1-18
Paul's Request for Continued Prayer, 3:1-2	123	(2)
Paul's Confidence and His Prayer, 3:3-5	125	(2)
The Unruly and Busybodies, 3:6-12	127	(4)
Further Encouragement and Commands, 3:13-15	131	(2)
Conclusion, 3:16-18	133	(2)
Selected Bibliography	135