Series Volume Number23
Table Of Content1. Identifying the Elect (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10) 2. Fail-Proof Spiritual Leadership (1 Thessalonians 2:1-6) 3. Parental Pictures of Spiritual Leadership (1 Thessalonians 2:7-12) 4. A People to Be Glad for and a People to Be Sad For (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16) 5. Out of Sight, but Not Out of Mind (1 Thessalonians 2:17-20) 6. The Pastor's Heart (1 Thessalonians 3:1-10) 7. A Pastoral Prayer (1 Thessalonians 3:11-13) 8. Excelling Still More (1 Thessalonians 4:1-2) 9. Abstaining from Sexual Sin (1 Thessalonians 4:3-8) 10. Shoe-Leather Faith (1 Thessalonians 4:9-12) 11. What Happens to Christians Who Die? (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18) 12. The Day of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 5:1-3) 13. Night People/Day People (1 Thessalonians 5:4-11) 14. Growing a Healthy Flock-Part 1:The Relationship Between Shepherds and Sheep (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13) 15. Growing a Healthy Flock-Part 2: Dealing with the Spiritually Needy (1 Thessalonians 5:14-15) 16. The Sheep's Responsibilities to the Great Shepherd-Part 1:Joyfulness, Prayerfulness, and Thankfulness (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) 17. The Sheep's Responsibilities to the Great Shepherd-Part 2: Do Not Quench the Spirit; Respond to God's Word; Be Discerning (1 Thessalonians 5:19-22) 18. A Prayer for Complete Sanctification (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24) 19. Paul's Final Requests (1 Thessalonians 5:25-28) Introduction to 2 Thessalonians 20. A Church to Be Proud Of (2 Thessalonians 1:1-5) 21. The Vengeance of the Lord Jesus (2 Thessalonians 1:6-10) 22. Praying for the Right Things (2 Thessalonians 1:11-12) 23. How to Be Ready for the End Times-Part 1:Remember What You Know (2 Thessalonians 2:1-5) 24. How to Be Ready for the End Times-Part 2:Be Strong and Courageous (2 Thessalonians 2:6-17) 25. What the Pastor Desires from His People (2 Thessalonians 3:1-5) 26. Work: A Noble Christian Duty (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15) 27. A Prayer for Divine Enablement (2 Thessalonians 3:16-18)
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SynopsisThe Thessalonian epistles are probably best known for what they reveal about the last days. But there is much more to these letters than just end times prophecy. At their core, they underscore the marks of a healthy chruch, addressing such practical matters as moral purity, disciplined living, church relationships, prayer, and church discipline. Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical., The Thessalonian epistles are probably best known for what they reveal about the last days. But there is much more to these letters than just end-times prophecy. At their core, they underscore the marks of a healthy church, addressing such practical matters as moral purity, disciplined living, church relationships, prayer, and church discipline. Join John MacArthur as he explains each verse in a way that is both doctrinally precise and intensely practical. Taking into account the cultural, theological, and Old Testament contexts of each passage, MacArthur tackles interpretive challenges and fairly evaluates differing views, giving the reader confidence in his conclusions. The MacArthur New Testament Commentary series comes from the experience, wisdom, and insight of one of the most trusted ministry leaders and Bible scholars of our day. Each volume was written to be as comprehensive and accurate as possible, dealing thoroughly with every key phrase and word in the Scripture without being unnecessarily technical. This commentary will help to give a better, fuller, richer understanding of God's Word, while challenging the reader to a vibrant personal spiritual walk. A great resource for pastors, teachers, leaders, students, or anyone desiring to dig deeper into Scripture