1 & 2 Thessalonians (MacArthur New Testament Commentary) / John MacArthur.

Includes bibliography (pages 321-322) and indexes.

Introduction to 1 Thessalonians -- Identifying the elect (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10) -- Fail-proof spiritual leadership (1 Thessalonians 2:1-6) -- Parental pictures of spiritual leadership (1 Thessalonians 2:7-12) -- A people to be glad for, and a people to be sad for (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16) -- Out of sight, but not out of mind (1 Thessalonians 2:17-20) -- The pastor's heart (1 Thessalonians 3:1-10) -- A pastoral prayer (1 Thessalonians 3:11-13) -- Excelling still more (1 Thessalonians 4:1-2) -- Abstaining from sexual sin (1 Thessalonians 4:3-8) -- Shoe-leather faith (1 Thessalonians 4:9-12) -- What happens to Christians who die? (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18) -- The day of the Lord (1 Thessalonians 5:1-3) -- Night people/day people (1 Thessalonians 5:4-11) -- Growing a healthy flock. Part 1. The relationship between shepherds and sheep (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13) -- Growing a healthy flock. Part 2. Dealing with the spiritually needy (1 Thessalonians 5:14-15) -- The sheep's responsibilities to the great shepherd. Part 1. Joyfulness, prayerfulness, and thankfulness (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) -- 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) -- A prayer for complete sanctification (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24) -- Paul's final requests (1 Thessalonians 5:25-28) -- Introduction to 2 Thessalonians -- A church to be proud of (2 Thessalonians 1:1-5) -- The vengeance of the Lord Jesus (2 Thessalonians 1:6-10) -- Praying for the right things (2 Thessalonians 1:11-12) -- How to be ready for the end times. Part 1. Remember what you know (2 Thessalonians 2:1-5) -- How to be ready for the end times. Part 2. Be strong and courageous (2 Thessalonians 2:6-17) -- What the pastor desires from his people (2 Thessalonians 3:1-5) -- Work : a noble Christian duty (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15) -- A prayer for divine enablement (2 Thessalonians 3:16-18).

Nowhere else than in 1st and 2nd Thessalonians does the apostle Paul deal so extensively with the second coming of Jesus Christ. Understanding this amazing event is key to developing and sustaining the Christian's hope, discipline, and evangelism. Respected preacher and Bible teacher John MacArthur presents yet another comprehensive and compelling commentary in his New Testament Series. Readers will find this resource indispensable for their study of these excellent epistles. - Publisher.

Added to GBC Library Holland Park 13 August 2022.