gospel . App-140 . word . App-121 . also, &c . = in power also. power . App-172 . Holy Ghost = Divine power. App-101 . assurance . Greek. plerophoria. See Colossians 2:2 . were = became. among . App-104 . for your sake = on account of ( App-104 . 1 Thessalonians 1:2 ) you. read more
how that our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; even as ye know what manner of men we showed ourselves toward you for your sake.See comment on preceding verse.Our gospel ... Paul on occasion could say "my" gospel; and therefore the thought persists that the construction here is for the purpose of affirming the oneness of the gospel the Thessalonians had received with the same gospel taught by all of the apostles. Note that... read more
1 Thessalonians 1:4-5. Knowing, brethren beloved, &c.— This Epistle being, as we have observed, directed principally to converted Gentiles, who were once idolaters, the design of these verses is very evident, if we reflect upon the great controversy of that time, concerning the admission of the Gentiles into the Christian church, without submitting to any part of the law of Moses: in which view the verses may be thus paraphrased: "as I have had a full and undoubted revelation immediately... read more
5. our gospel—namely, the Gospel which we preached. came—Greek, "was made," namely, by God, its Author and Sender. God's having made our preaching among you to be attended with such "power," is the proof that you are "elect of God" ( :-). in power—in the efficacy of the Holy Spirit clothing us with power (see end of verse; Acts 1:8; Acts 4:33; Acts 6:5; Acts 6:8) in preaching the Gospel, and making it in you the power of God unto salvation (Romans 1:16). As "power" produces faith; so "the Holy... read more
A. Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians 1:2-10Paul began the first main section of his epistle by reviewing several aspects of the Thessalonians’ salvation and giving thanks to God for them to encourage his readers to persevere despite persecution.". . . both letters name Paul, Silas, and Timothy as the authors of the letters. Yet the letters are traditionally ascribed to Paul alone. Is this fair? Many scholars answer no. They note the way the first-person plural dominates both letters, even in... read more
II. PERSONAL COMMENDATIONS AND EXPLANATIONS 1:2-3:13This extended personal section of the epistle contains thanksgivings for the Thessalonian Christians, reminders for them, and concerns that Paul had regarding them. read more
Paul’s favorite appellation for the Thessalonians was "brothers." He used it 15 times in this epistle and seven times in 2 Thessalonians. It emphasizes the equality of Christians in the family of God, Jews and Gentiles alike, and it reveals Paul’s strong affection for his Thessalonian converts."The phrase beloved by God was a phrase which the Jews applied only to supremely great men like Moses and Solomon, and to the nation of Israel itself. Now the greatest privilege of the greatest men of... read more
2. Specific reasons 1:4-10 read more
1:5 you (b-8) Ginomai eis . see Galatians 3:14 . Or 'brought to you.' It is passive, with the preposition, giving the sense of motion up to. 'they were now come.' read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
1:1-3:13 RELATIONS WITH THE THESSALONIANSResponse to the gospel (1:1-10)Paul gives thanks to God for the good news that Timothy brought back concerning the Christians in Thessalonica. Through their belief in Christ their lives have been changed, so that in everything they do their faith, love and endurance are clearly seen (1:1-3).The Thessalonians have given proof that they are God’s people by the way they have believed and stood firm for the gospel. They had seen how Paul was persecuted in... read more