Bible Speaks Today Series 48 Volume Set

by Atkinson, David; Motyer, J. A.; Stott, John R. W.

• ISBN13: 9780877849254
• ISBN10: 0877849250
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1986-10-01
• Publisher: Intervarsity Pr

Summary

Edited by J. A. Motyer and John R. W. Stott, this series of Old and New Testament commentaries is characterized by what Stott calls a "threefold ideal . . . to expound the biblical text with accuracy, to relate it to contemporary life and to be readable."If you preach or teach from Scripture, the Bible Speaks Today series will help you apply the timeless biblical message to the everyday experiences of your listeners. And if you study the Bible on your own, these volumes will be a helpful resource focusing on the significance of God's Word for your own life and work.This is a growing series and not yet complete. More volumes are forthcoming.

Table of Contents

Author's Preface	9	(2)
Chief Abbreviations	11	(2)
Select Bibliography	13	(4)
Introduction	17	(8)
A. THE MESSAGE OF 1 THESSALONIANS: THE GOSPEL AND THE CHURCH
Christian Evangelism (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10) or How the Church Spreads the Gospel	25	(20)
Christian Ministry (1 Thessalonians 2:1-3:13) or How Pastors Serve Both the Gospel and the Church	45	(30)
Christian Behaviour (1 Thessalonians 4:1-12) or How the Church Must Live According to the Gospel	75	(17)
Christian Hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11) or How the Gospel Should Inspire the Church	92	(25)
Christian Community (1 Thessalonians 5:12-28) or How to Be a Gospel Church	117	(25)
B. THE MESSAGE OF 2 THESSALONIANS: A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON HISTORY
Introduction to 2 Thessalonians	139	(3)
The Revelation of Christ (2 Thessalonians 1:1-12)	142	(14)
The Rebellion of Antichrist (2 Thessalonians 2:1-17)	156	(25)
The Responsibility of Christians (2 Thessalonians 3:1-18)	181	(20)
Study Guide	201