First & Second Thessalonians- Everyman's Bible Commentary

Everyman's Bible Commentary

by Charles C. Ryrie

Dr. Ryrie's admiration for these letters is "These epistles are like finely cut gems… From every part shine forth the character and conduct of Paul's missionary heart, and they sparkle with the brilliance of captivating power of the Gospel of Christ."

Paul's was basically satisfied, even thrilled, with the progress of his flock. But he wanted to encourage them to go on in their faith, to be strong in persecution, wary of temptation, and watchful for the Lord's Second Coming. In Charles Ryrie's timeless commentary on 1 and 2 Thessalonians, the great theologian illuminates Paul's clear teaching for his strong but not infallible church in the powerful, sensual city of Thessalonica. He shows how the apostle had to defend himself and his conduct from charges of slander, and how Paul was pleased with his recent converts and their vibrant, durable faith.

But despite Paul's favor, he wanted to clear up some misconceptions the young church had about the Second Coming of Christ. In these two letters, he corrects confusion about when Christ would come back, and more important, he bolsters the hearts of this persecuted flock with the glorious hope of Christ's resurrection, his return, and eternal life.

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 28, 1959

About the author

Charles Caldwell Ryrie (born 1925) was a Christian writer and theologian. He graduated from Haverford College (B.A.), Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., Th.D.) and the University of Edinburgh, Scotland (Ph.D.). For many years he served as professor of systematic theology and dean of doctoral studies at Dallas Theological Seminary and as president and professor at Philadelphia College of Bible, now Philadelphia Biblical University. He was a premillennial dispensationalist, though irenic in his approach. He was also the editor of the popular Ryrie Study Bible.

Reviews

[Chris Hulshof · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are reading through 1&2 Thessalonians, this is a good back to supplement your Scripture reading. Ryrie does a great job highlighting the significance of 1&2 Thessalonians to the original audience and then subsequent readers like you and I. Any academic discussion is covered in such a way that it is easy to grasp (regardless of academic interest). The questions for reflection at the end of each chapter make this book suitable for devotional use.

[Abraham Philip · Rating 5 out of 5]

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It's focused on main subjects and connecting to related subjects to other biblical passages. I was expecting more detailed discussion of rapture and second coming but be faithful to contextual text. I think that also good patterns to study as book of the Bible.

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good overview of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. This book aided in my understanding of these Pauline epistles.

[Andy]

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[Read1000books · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good, especially helpful to use along with your daily Bible reading.