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LOOKING BACK |
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Ministry in Absentia (Thru Timothy) |
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Establishing & Comforting |
Calling & Conduct | 1Th 4:13ff Comfort |
1Th 5:12ff Commands |
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2 Service |
3 Sanctification |
4 Sorrow |
5 Sobriety |
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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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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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Explanation - The following list includes not only commentaries but other Christian works by well known evangelical writers. Most of the resources below are newer works (written after 1970) which previously were available only for purchase in book form or in a Bible computer program. The resources are made freely available by archive.org but have several caveats - (1) they do not allow copy and paste, (2) they can only be checked out for one hour (but can be checked out immediately when your hour expires giving you time to read or take notes on a lengthy section) and (3) they require creating an account which allows you to check out the books free of charge. To set up an account click archive.org and then click the picture of the person in right upper corner and enter email and a password. That's all you have to do. Then you can read these more modern resources free of charge! I have read or used many of these resources but not all of them so ultimately you will need to be a Berean (Acts 17:11+) as you use them. I have also selected works that are conservative and Biblically sound. If you find one that you think does not meet those criteria please send an email at https://www.preceptaustin.org/
Be ready (1-2 Thessalonians by Wiersbe, Warren Or here Be ready - Always worthwhile checking for his insightful comments.
Vine's expository commentary on 1 & 2 Thessalonians by W. E. Vine Conservative, millennial, frequent comments on individual Greek words. Worth checking out.
The epistles to the Thessalonians by C. F. Hogg and W. E. Vine
James Rosscup - A premillennial and dispensational work, this commentary is rich in word meanings and details in the Greek.
The Bible Exposition Commentary - Ephesians through Revelation - Warren Wiersbe
Rosscup - One of America’s most appreciated staunchly evangelical Bible conference teachers gives diligent, refreshing expositions. These are all of his 23 separate, earlier books in the “Be” series on the New Testament. He strikes a particular appeal with lay people as he crystallizes sections, deals with some of the verses, handles certain problems and backgrounds and applies principles. He is premillennial.
Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the New Testament by Wiersbe, Warren W
Cyril Barber - This is a book of exceptional merit. Pastors, missionaries, and Christian workers will profit from its use. Wiersbe introduces each book of the NT, provides an outline, and then furnishes his readers with a chapter-by-chapter discussion of the contents. The homiletic style is a “plus.” Recommended.
With the Word - Devotional Commentary - Warren Wiersbe - 428 ratings - Chapter by Chapter - useful insights for preaching (as is also true of his "Expository Outlines" above).
The Preacher's outline & sermon Bible : New Testament, King James Version 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude, Revelation.
Interesting resource. Conservative. Many cross references included.
First and second Thessalonians : the epistles of the blessed hope by Gingrich, Raymond
Comments in an outline form. Conservative. Interesting.
The First and Second Letters to the Thessalonians by Fee, Gordon D
Vital Word Studies in I Thessalonians by John Lineberry, Baptist pastor. A sleeper - don't miss this one if you are preaching Thessalonians! Essentially verse by verse. Conservative. Millennial.
The Epistles of Paul the Apostle to the Thessalonians by Oliver B. Greene. Verse by verse. Worth checking.
The Thessalonian Epistles” in Expositor’s Bible Commentary, - this is the abridged version and some of the margins are slightly cut off, but with those caveats the following comments by Rossup are relevant.
James Rosscup - Though held to brevity in this series, the Professor of New Testament Literature and Exegesis at The Master’s Seminary offers a careful exegetical study rich in many aspects of the Greek and discussion of main views on problems. From the standpoint of a dispensational perspective on verses related to the Lord’s coming this is the best exegetically-based work. As with other works in the above series, Zondervan has put out a pb ed. (1, 2 Thessalonians, 1, 2 Timothy, and Titus. Grand Rapids: 1996). The paperbacks make these commentaries available for less cost.
The Gospel & the end of time : the message of 1 & 2 Thessalonians : includes study guide for groups or individuals by Stott, John
Cyril Barber - Stott’s writings command respect. He is a consummate theologian with the knack of relating Biblical truth in easy-to-understand terms. Here he expounds these epistles with a delightful devotional emphasis. The result is a presentation of essential truth in the best of expository traditions. Amillennial.
James Rosscup - Stott is evangelical and has unusual ability to write lucidly and sum up things, informed by good scholarly thinking. As in other expositions (Sermon on the Mount, Romans 5–8, Acts, Galatians, Ephesians, etc.) he has good comments. He is too brief on introductory matters (5 pp. on I Thessalonians and 3 on II Thessalonians), but his commentary is well-organized and articulate. He tends to be general quite often here, without detail on verses. One will be refreshed by the flow of the letters, at least. Stott stops at times to deal with problems, as how Satan hindered Paul’s return (2:18), and what “vessel” means in 4:4. He favors the state as God’s agent for punishing evil (p. 170). This is not a top commentary, but will serve lay people in a series of readable devotional segments.
The Epistles of Paul to the Thessalonians : an introduction and commentary by Morris, Leon Or here
Cyril Barber - Revised ed, New International Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans publishing Co., 1991. Ever since its first appearance in 1959, this commentary has been in continuous circulation. In fact it has become one of the standard works on these letters. In reexamining his former work, Morris has had the opportunity to bring to light many of the significant contributions of recent years. Whereas the first edition was based on the ASV of 1901, this revision provides readers with the text of the NIV. Morris, however, does not rely on the NIV but instead works from the original text. His entire work is thorough, reasonable and accurate. Amillennial.
James Rosscup - This commentary is abreast of recent scholarship and grapples with most of the issues in a helpful way. It is on the English text but based on study of the Greek text, and is more complete than his shorter work done in the Tyndale Series. The revision is mainly along lines of updating with scholarly literature since the 1950’s and a change to the NIV rather than the KJV. He argues for a post-tribulational rapture view in I Thessalonians 4–5, in distinction to Constable, Ryrie, Thomas and Walvoord. It is a good commentary in most respects, helpful to pastors, students and lay people.
1, 2 Thessalonians (Word Biblical Commentary) by Leon Morris
The interpretation of st. paul's epistles to the colossians, to the thessalonians, to timothy, to titus and to philemon by R.C.H. Lenski
Lutheran commentator. Insightful comments. Not millennial
The Epistles to the Thessalonians : a commentary on the Greek text by Wanamaker, Charles A
James Rosscup - A fairly recent series offering considerable expertise on details of the Greek, views on interpretive issues, lines of argumentation, and interaction with other scholars. It is evangelical. Wanamaker’s effort now has to rate among the top works.
Exposition of I and II Thessalonians by Hendriksen, William,
James Rosscup - As usual, the author is detailed, careful in word meanings and background, lucid and warm in application. He always has considerable usefulness for an expositor.
Hope in a chaotic world : First and Second Thessalonians by Stedman, Ray C. Always practical.
Waiting for the second coming : studies in Thessalonians by Stedman, Ray
Colossians, Philippians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon - Layman's Bible Book Commentary by Tolbert, Malcolm
1 and 2 Thessalonians : based on the Revised Standard version by Marshall, I. Howard
James Rosscup - Marshall, former Professor in New Testament Exegesis at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, wrote this 240-page volume to update the earlier commentary in this “New Century Bible” series by A. L Moore. The author deals with much of the post-1972 critical literature bearing on these epistles. He builds upon E. Best’s work in the Harper’s New Testament Commentaries (1973). Marshall’s introductory remarks reflect much awareness and are valuable. His conclusions for Pauline authorship and an early date for both epistles meet with the general consensus of conservative scholars. His verse by verse treatment is regrettably brief. Comments on the Greek abound, as do references to recent scholarly works. A tremendous help to the seminarian and pastor.—Jan Sattem
The communicator's commentary. 1, 2 Thessalonians, 1, 2 Timothy, Titus by Demarest, Gary W (Now published as The Preacher's Commentary)
The Hope of Christ's Return: Premillennial Commentary on 1 & 2 Thessalonians by Couch, Mal
Thessalonians : life that's radically Christian by Hubbard, David Allan
1,2 Thessalonians by Gould, Dana, - Shepherd's Notes - brief comments but sometimes very helpful.
First & Second Thessalonians by Ryrie, Charles
James Rosscup - This paperback study is brief but expounds the epistles from the premillennial dispensational viewpoint in a quite clear way. The brevity does not allow the author to grapple in a thorough way with the text so as to support his conclusions solidly on debated matters (examples: I Thessalonians 5:1ff and 2 Thessalonians 1 and 2).
Paul & his converts : how Paul nurtured the churches he planted by Bruce, F. F. - brief. Only about 24 pages on 1-2 Thessalonians.
1 and 2 Thessalonians (New International Biblical Commentary) by Williams, David John
Contagious Christianity : a study of First Thessalonians : Bible study guide from the Bible-teaching ministry of Charles R. Swindoll by Swindoll, Charles - study guide.
1 and 2 Thessalonians by Swindoll, Charles - This is his 184 page commentary in the series entitled "Swindoll's Living Insights."
First and Second Thessalonians by McGee, J. Vernon of Thru the Bible fame. Often very pithy!
Standing firm when you'd rather retreat : based on I Thessalonians by Getz, Gene
Cyril Barber - These studies are based upon 1 Thessalonians. Getz assesses the Sitz im Leben of the people and then uses principles drawn from Paul's letter to illustrate his views of renewal. He applies the teaching of the epistle personally, familialy, ecclesiastically, and evangelically.
1 Thessalonians : moving forward in a backward world by Getz, Gene A
The letters to the Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians by Barclay, William,
The Epistles of Paul to the Thessalonians by Erdman, Charles R.
I & 2 Thessalonians : a self-study guide by Jensen, Irving
Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians by Lane, William L - Only 98 pages.
STUDY BIBLES - ONE VOLUME COMMENTARIES OF ENTIRE BIBLE,
BIBLE DICTIONARIES, GENERAL REFERENCE WORKS
Note: The first 4 resources have no time restriction and allow copy and paste function:
(1) KJV Bible Commentary - Hindson, Edward E; Kroll, Woodrow Michael. Over 3000 pages of the entire OT/NT. Well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective. Pre-millennial. User reviews - it generally gets 4/5 stars from users. - 372 ratings
Very well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective user reviews
The King James Version Bible Commentary is a complete verse-by-verse commentary. It is comprehensive in scope, reliable in scholarship, and easy to use. Its authors are leading evangelical theologians who provide practical truths and biblical principles. Any Bible student will gain new insights through this one-volume commentary based on the timeless King James Version of the Bible.
(2) The King James Study Bible Second Edition 2240 pages (2013) (Thomas Nelson) General Editor - Edward Hindson with multiple contributing editors. . 3,194 ratings. Pre-millennial. See introduction on How to Use this Study Bible.
(3) NKJV Study Bible: New King James Version Study Bible (formerly "The Nelson Study Bible - NKJV") by Earl D Radmacher; Ronald Barclay Allen; Wayne H House. 2345 pages. (1997, 2007). Very helpful notes. Conservative. Pre-millennial. 917 ratings
(4) The Wycliffe Bible Commentary - only the New Testament (for OT see below to borrow) - 1126 pages. (1971) Everett F Harrison - Editor of New Testament. Uses the KJV. Strictly speaking not a study Bible, but short notes are similar. KJV text in left column, commentary notes in right column. The comments are generally verse by verse, short, conservative and to the point. Pre-millennial.
Quote from Henry Alford (1810-1871 - not a dispensationalist!) on Revelation 20 - "It will have been long ago anticipated by the readers of this Commentary, that I cannot consent to distort words from their plain sense and chronological place in the prophecy, on account of any considerations of difficulty, or any risk of abuses which the doctrine of the millennium may bring with it. Those who lived next to the Apostles, and the whole Church for 300 years, understood them in the plain literal sense: and it is a strange sight in these days to see expositors who are among the first in reverence of antiquity, complacently casting aside the most cogent instance of consensus which primitive antiquity presents. As regards the text itself, no legitimate treatment of it will extort what is known as the spiritual interpretation now in fashion.”
Bible Knowledge Commentary - Old Testament - 1608 pages. Dallas Theological Seminary Faculty
Dictionary of Biblical Imagery - free for use online with no restrictions (i.e., you do not need to borrow this book). Editors Leland Ryken, J C Wilhoit, Tremper Longman III - This is a potential treasure chest to aid your preaching and teaching as it analyzes the meaning of a host of Biblical figures of speech. Clue - use the "One-page view" which then allows you to copy and paste text. One downside is there is no index, so you need to search 3291 pages for entries which are alphabetical.
Zondervan NIV Study Bible - (2011) 2570 pages - Use this one if available as it has more notes than edition below. One hour limit
NIV Study Bible by Barker, Kenneth L; Burdick, Donald W (1995) 2250 pages. This is the first edition. This resource has been fully revised in 2020. One hour limit
Believer's Bible Commentary - OT and NT - MacDonald, William (1995) 2480 pages. Conservative. Literal. Often has very insightful comments. John MacArthur, says "Concise yet comprehensive - the most complete single-volume commentary I have seen." Warren Wiersbe adds "For the student who is serious about seeing Christ in the Word." One hour limit.
Rosscup - This work, originally issued in 1983, is conservative and premillennial, written to help teachers, preachers and people in every walk of life with different views, explanation and application. The 2-column format runs verse by verse for the most part, usually in a helpfully knowledgeable manner, and there are several special sections such as “Prayer” in Acts and “Legalism” in Galatians. The premillennial view is evident on Acts 1:6, 3:20, Romans 11:26, Galatians 6:16, Revelation 20, etc.
HCSB Study Bible : Holman Christian Standard Bible - General Editor Jeremy Royal Howard (2010) 2360 pages. Conservative. Good notes. Include Holmans excellent maps. One hour limit
Life Application Study Bible: Old Testament and New Testament: New Living Translation. Has some very helpful notes especially with application of texts. 4,445 ratings One hour limit
The MacArthur Study Bible - John MacArthur. Brief but well done notes for conservative, literal perspective. 1,275 ratings
ESV Study Bible - Excellent resource but not always literal in eschatology and the nation of Israel 6,004 ratings
The David Jeremiah Study Bible - (2013) 2208 pages. 2,272 ratings Logos.com - "Drawing on more than 40 years of study, Dr. David Jeremiah has compiled a legacy resource that will make an eternal impact on generations to come. 8,000 study notes. Hundreds of enriching word studies"50+ Essentials of the Christian Faith" articles."
J Sidlow Baxter - Vol. 6 Acts to Revelation
Wycliffe Bible Commentary - Charles Pfeiffer - 1560 pages (1962). 214 ratings Less detailed than the KJV Bible Commentary. Conservative. Notes are generally verse by verse but brief.
Rosscup - Conservative and premillennial scholars here have been experts in their fields. The work contains brief introductions and attempts to give a verse-by-verse exposition, though it does skip over some verses. The treatments vary with the authors, but as a whole it is a fine one-volume commentary for pastors and students to use or give to a layman. Outstanding sections include, for example: Whitcomb on Ezra-Nehemiah-Esther; Culver on Daniel; Ladd on Acts; Harrison on Galatians; Johnson on I Corinthians; and Ryrie on the Johannine Epistles.
The Defender's Study Bible : King James Version by Morris, Henry M. Excellent notes by well known creationist. 45 ratings
New Bible Commentary - (1994) See user reviews
Compact Bible commentary by Radmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H Wayne, et al - 954 pages. 424 ratings Multiple contributors to the comments which are often verse by verse. The comments are brief but meaty and can really help your study through a given book. A sleeper in my opinion.
The Experiencing God Study Bible: the Bible for knowing and doing the will of God - Blackaby, Henry (1996) 1968 pages - CHECK THIS ONE! Each chapter begins with several questions under the title "PREPARE TO MEET GOD." Then you will interesting symbols before many of the passages. The chapter ends with a "DID YOU NOTICE?" question. This might make a "dry chapter" jump off the page! Read some of the 48 ratings
NLT Study Bible (Illustration Version)
Disciple's Study Bible: New international version 54 ratings Not that helpful for verse by verse study. Focuses on application of Christian doctrines. 10,000 annotations; doctrinal summaries, "Life Helps" section relate doctrine to everyday discipleship.
The Living Insights Study Bible : New International Version - Charles Swindoll. Notes are good but somewhat sparse and not verse by verse.
The Apologetics Study Bible Understand Why You Believe by Norman Geisler
NIV Archaeological Study Bible (2005) 2360 pages 950 ratings (See also Archaeology and the Bible - OT and NT)
"Readers who desire a more intimate knowledge of the historical context of the Bible will appreciate the NIV Archaeological Study Bible. Full of informative articles and full-color photographs of places and objects from biblical times, this Bible examines the archaeological record surrounding God’s Word and brings the biblical world to life. Readers’ personal studies will be enriched as they become more informed about the empires, places, and peoples of the ancient world. Features include: • Four-color interior throughout • Bottom-of-page study notes exploring passages that speak on archaeological and cultural facts • Articles (520) covering five main categories: Archaeological Sites, Cultural and Historical Notes, Ancient Peoples and Lands, the Reliability of the Bible, and Ancient Texts and Artifacts • Approximately 500 4-color photographs interspersed throughout • Detailed book introductions that provide basic, at-a-glance information • Detailed charts on pertinent topics • In-text color maps that assist the reader in placing the action "
Jensen's Survey of Bible (online) by Jensen, Irving 140 ratings (NT) 133 ratings (OT) This is a classic and in conjunction with the following three resources should give you an excellent background to the Bible book you are studying. Jensen has some of the best Book charts available and includes "key words." He also gives you some guidelines as to how to begin your inductive study of each book.
What the Bible is all about by Mears, Henrietta. This is a classic and is filled with "pearls" from this godly teacher of God's Word.
NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible. Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture Keener, Craig and Walton, John. Editors (2017)
The Holman Illustrated Study Bible 120 ratings Includes the excellent Holman maps but otherwise of little help in serious study.
Zondervan King James Version Commentary - New Testament
NIV Celebrate Recovery Study Bible
Daily Study Bible for Women : New Living Translation
The Woman's Study Bible : the New King James Version
The Study Bible for Women : Holman Christian Standard Bible
Daily Study Bible for Men : New Living Translation
NIV Topical Study Bible : New International Version
Ryrie Study Bible - Charles Ryrie (1978) 2142 pages. Conservative. 216 ratings
Ryrie Study Bible Expanded Edition (1994) 2232 pages
The Hebrew-Greek Key Study Bible : New American standard study by Strong, James, 1822-1894; Zodhiates, Spiros
The New Inductive Study Bible : updated New American Standard Bible - Introductions of each book give suggestions how to perform an inductive study on that specific book. Not strictly speaking a "study Bible" with notes but a Bible to help you study inductively. Has wide margins for making notes. This is one that works best in "paper," not digitally.
With the Word - Devotional Commentary - Warren Wiersbe - 428 ratings
Evangelical Commentary on the Bible - Judges by Andrew Boling (20 pages); editor Walter Elwell (1989) 1239 pages. User reviews. (See also Boling's 380 page commentary on Judges the Anchor Bible Series)
Halley's Bible Handbook Henry H. Halley - (2000) 2720 pages (much larger than original edition in 1965 and no time limit on use). (Halley's Bible handbook : an abbreviated Bible commentary - one hour limit 1965 872 pages)
Rosscup - A much-used older evangelical handbook bringing together a brief commentary on Bible books, some key archaeological findings, historical background, maps, quotes, etc. It is helpful to a lay Bible teacher, Sunday School leader, or pastor looking for quick, pertinent information on a Bible book. This is the 72nd printing somewhat revised. Halley packed in much information. Unger’s is better overall, but that is not to say that Halley’s will not provide much help on basic information.
The Shaw Pocket Bible Handbook - Editor - Walter Elwell (1984) 408 pages.
"This hardback is small in size but packed full of content: Brief summaries of every book of the bible, cultural, archaeological and historical info, word definitions, pictures, maps and charts." Worth checking!
WORD STUDY
RESOURCES
See also the list of Word Study Resources
The Complete Word Study Dictionary: New Testament by Zodhiates, Spiros - This is my "go to" resource for Greek word studies. One on the best lexicons for laymen. Highly Recommended for Greek Word Studies to aid your interpretation of a passage.
Analytical Lexicon of the Greek New Testament by Friberg, Timothy. Shorter definitions than Zodhiates but does an excellent job in summarizing the various nuances of a specific Greek word. One of my favorites.
Shorter Lexicon of the Greek New Testament by Gingrich, F. Wilbur. Similar to Friberg but shorter definitions. Gingrich however gives more Scriptures for each nuance, whereas Friberg generally gives only one representative Scripture.
The New Linguistic and Exegetical Key to the Greek New Testament by Rogers, Cleon - This book is a gold mine of little gems on individual Greek words in any NT passage you are studying. If you have time it is always worth checking out! I use it in my Greek word studies all the time.
Word meanings in the New Testament - Matthew-Revelation by Ralph Earle. Strictly speaking this is not a lexicon, but it offers insights on select words in a verse by verse format (but not every verse is included in the analysis). This resource is worth checking if you have time as it can occasionally give some wonderful insights on a specific Greek word.
Vine's Expository Dictionary of Old Testament and New Testament Words - pdf. The old standby. You can also borrow Vine's complete expository dictionary of Old and New Testament words
New Testament Words in Today's Language by Detzler, Wayne A - Wonderful resource to supplement word studies. 3 ratings THIS IS A SLEEPER!
Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament by Harris, R. Laird - 229 ratings (5/5 Stars) One of the best OT lexicons for laymen.
Here is another link to the TWOT which has no time limit on use and does allow copy and paste. Can be downloaded as PDF.
New Testament Words - William Barclay - 59 ratings very interesting resource - covers about 70 NT Greek words in Barclay's unique style. On page 289 there is a helpful index of English words with the corresponding Greek word, in turn followed by the places Barclay described them in New Testament Words and in his Daily Study Bible series (see list of DSB commentaries here). E.g., take the Greek word for "Covetousness" which is pleonexia and is found in New Testament Words on page 61 and pp 233-235 and is also described in the Daily Study Bible entries for : Mark 7:14-23; Ro 1:28-32; Eph. 4:17-24; Col. 3:5. So you can click the DSB commentary on Mark 7 and scroll down to Mark 7:14 to see Barclay's entry for pleonexia which concludes "Pleonexia ( G4124) is that lust for having which is in the heart of the man who sees happiness in things instead of in God." Interesting!
Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament : based on semantic domains - Louw Nida. Brief but nice definitions. Not easy to use - you need to know some Greek. Classifies Greek words into 93 "semantic domains" (see list on page XXV) and if you can categorize the word you are looking for in one of the domains, it can help find the specific word you are interested in.
Kittel's Theological Dictionary of the New Testament : abridged in one volume (TDNT) - Classic ("Little Kittel") work summarizing the 10 volume set by Kittel. For most of us the abridged definition is "more than enough!"
A Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament, and other early Christian literature (BDAG); by Bauer, Walter, More detailed definitions but need to know Greek. Zodhiates and Friberg are much easier to use.
Liddell and Scott's Greek-English lexicon, abridged : the little Liddell by Liddell, Henry George. The abridged version. You need to know Greek to use.
Expository Dictionary of Bible Words by Richards, Larry, 33 ratings It is does not go into great depth on the Greek or Hebrew words but does have some excellent insights.
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)
- 1 Thessalonians 1 New Testament for English Readers
- 1 Thessalonians 1 Greek New Testament Commentary
DON ANDERSON STUDY GUIDE AND NOTES 1 THESSALONIANS
Teacher Notes - for corresponding Mp3 see Link below on "Mp3 Audios". The "Study Notes" each open a Pdf of 40-60 pages of ancillary notes on 1 Thessalonians - be sure to check out these notes.
- 1 Thessalonians study 1 - see also Study Notes or Chart of Text Marked Up
- Click for the Mp3 audios of all 12 lessons taught by Don Anderson on 1 Thessalonians. Listen or Download (To download Mp3 open study and note the three stacked dots to the right of the volume control - click this and then you can download to your computer to transfer to you favorite Mp3 listening device.)
MIKE ANDRUS AND JOSH BLACK - SERMON SERIES ON 1 THESSALONIANS
Each transcript averages about 10 pages.
JOHN ANGELL JAMES
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)
WILLIAM BARCLAY 1 THESSALONIANS COMMENTARY
James Rosscup: This is a lucid and well-organized exposition of the epistles with many helpful lists on different facets of truth John can have in mind at different points as on “light” and “darkness” in I John 1:5. There is stimulating background material and warm application. (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An annotated bibliography of selected works).
D Edmond Hiebert - Prints the author's own translation. A series of popular studies whose strong point is word study. Contains good illustrative material. Part of the author's interpretation follows a liberal position. Barclay holds that Christ's descent into Hades gave those who there heard Him a second chance.
Comment: I appreciate Barclay's unique insights on Greek words, but clearly his teaching about a "second chance" is NOT sound doctrine! Be an Acts 17:11 Berean with Barclay. See discussion of his orthodoxy especially the article "The Enigmatic 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)
CHRIS BENFIELD
- 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)
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)
- 1 Thessalonians Introduction
- 1 Thessalonians 1 Commentary Gnomon
- 1 Thessalonians 1 Commentary Less Greek
JOSEPH BENSON 1 Thessalonians
BIBLE GATEWAY
JOHN CEREGHIN
VINCENT CHEUNG
"Designed for Pastors and Sunday Schools"
- 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 Rescued by the Risen Jesus
- The Church that Makes an Impact 1 Thessalonians 1:1-2
- Are You Elect? 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4
- True Conversions 1 Thessalonians 1:5-8
- Genuine Christianity 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10
- 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
JAMES DENNEY
- 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
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.
CHARLES ELLICOTT Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 1858
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.
EXPOSITOR'S DICTIONARY OF TEXTS 1 Thessalonians Commentary
GENE GETZ - short videos emphasizing key priniciples
- 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
GOSPEL COALITION
GOTQUESTIONS
- 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 post-tribulational 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?
L W GRANT
SCOTT GRANT
MATTHEW HENRY Commentary on 1 Thessalonians
DAVID HOCKING
HYMNS RELATING TO 1 THESSALONIANS
- Click here for list of hymns
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1:3
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1:9
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1:10
- Savior, Come, Thy Friends Are Waiting
- Wait! Wait! Jesus Will Come!
ILLUSTRATIONS Multiple Sources
Sermon Illustrations on 1 Thessalonians - Most from Our Daily Bread, Also F B Meyer, G Campbell Morgan
- The Birth and Growth of a Church
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Salutation
- 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 The Commendation and Thanksgiving
A E KNOCH - conservative, literal, discussions vary from 4 pages to more than 20 pages depending on length of the book.
- Concordant Commentary on the NT - scroll down for index
KEITH KRELL
- 1 Thessalonians Sermons
- No Rest for the Righteous (1 Thessalonians Overview)
- Work and Wait (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10)
JOHN LILLIE, 1860 (Pastor of First Presbyterian, Kingston, NY)
- 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
GOTTLEB LUNEMANN
JAMES MACKNIGHT
- MacArthur Study Bible - BORROW
- 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
IAN MACKERVOY
H A W MEYER 1 Thessalonians Commentary
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.
MONERGISM
G CAMPBELL MORGAN - The Analyzed Bible
HENRY MORRIS Defender's Study Bible 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
ROBERT NEIGHBOUR Wells of Living Water
- 1Thess 1-3 Sermon Illustrations - some overlap with links below but 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 1:1–3 Faith, Love, and Hope
- 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 Good Imitation
- 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 The Viral Gospel
- 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
JOSEPH PARKER - People's Commentary
PASTOR LIFE SERMONS 1 THESSALONIANS
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J C PHILPOT
ALFRED PLUMMER
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.
MATTHEW POOLE 1 Thessalonians Commentary
PREACHER'S HOMILETICAL COMMENTARY 1 Thessalonians
PRECEPT MINISTRIES
- 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 1 - Turn, Turn, Turn
- 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 What is a Christian? (See also What is Saving Faith?)
RADIO BIBLE CLASS - DISCOVERY SERIES - Booklet
- Knowing God Through Thessalonians
- What Can We Know About The Second Coming?
- Table comparing Rapture vs Second Coming
REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE
- 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 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 1:1: Introduction and Overview
- 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5: Always Thanking God
- 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10: A Commendation of Faithfulness
RAYMOND SAXE SERMONS
- 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)
JOHN SCHULTZ - 37 page commentary by former missionary to Irian Jaya, Indonesia
SERMON BIBLE COMMENTARY
- 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
CHUCK SMITH Notes on 1 Thessalonians
- 1 Thessalonians 1-3 Through the Bible Series
- 1 Thessalonians 4-5 Through the Bible Series
- 1 Thessalonians Introduction
- 1 Thessalonians 1 Commentary
- 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Faith, Hope, Love - 1 Thessalonians 1:3
JAMES SMITH HANDFULS OF PURPOSE 1943
- The following topic on this page.
- THE MODEL CHURCH. 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10
- 1 Thessalonians 1 Commentary
- 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 1:4 Knowing Your Election - Devotional
THIRD MILLENNIUM STUDY NOTES - Be a Bereans as the comments aer not always literal in prophetic passages
- The Salutation - 1 Thessalonians 1:1
- Historical Reflections - 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3-13
- Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians - 1 Thessalonians 1:2-2:16
- The Thessalonians Faith, Love, and Hope - 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10
- Work produced by faith - 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3
- That he has chosen you - 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5
- Imitators of us and of the Lord - 1 Thessalonians 1:6
- Modeling the message - 1 Thessalonians 1:7-8
- Turned to God from idols to serve - 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10
DAVID THOMPSON SERMONS
TODAY IN THE WORD Devotionals
JOHN TRAPP 1 THESSALONIANS COMMENTARY
JAMES VAN DINE
DREW WORTHEN Sermons
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 Introduction - "Paul Greets The Thessalonians"
- 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?"
XENOS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
STEVE ZEISLER Sermon