First and Second Thessalonians: Interpretation
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The two epistles to the Thessalonians are a study in contrasts. A comparison reveals considerable similarities of structure and language, but differences in tone and content. The most important concerns of the first letter all but disappear in the second, and minor concerns of the first letter increase in intensity in the second. Even when issues and concerns are shared by both, 2 Thessalonians seems at odds with comments in 1 Thessalonians. In this commentary, Beverly Roberts Gaventa discusses the issues central to each epistle, identifying what makes each book important for the life of the church today, as well as for preachers and teachers.
Introduction to First Thessalonians1Commentary on First ThessaloniansGrace to You and Peace: 1 Thessalonians 1:110Profusion of Thanksgiving: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-1013Remembering the Work of the Apostles: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-1622Separation and Reassurance: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:1339Concerning Lives That Please God: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-1248Comforted and Challenged by the Return of the Lord: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:1161Conduct Within the Community of Believers: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-2479Read This Letter!: 1 Thessalonians 5:25-2887Introduction to Second Thessalonians89Commentary on Second ThessaloniansGrace to You and Peace: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-298Thanksgiving and Judgment: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-1298The Return of the Lord and the Revelation of Evil: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17107The Things Commanded: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-15124Peace at All Times in All Ways: 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18132Bibliography135
