The Message of 1 & 2 Thessalonians (The Bible Speaks Today Series)

The gospel shapes the church and the church spreads the gospel. In his heartfelt letters to the Thessalonians, the apostle Paul calls believers again and again to these essential truths. To encourage and correct the young church in Thessalonica, Paul addresses many issues that are still of vital importance today, such as Christian community, church leadership, moral living, evangelism, and what we need to know about the end times.

With scholarly rigor and pastoral care,John Stott opens up the rich truths found in 1 and 2 Thessalonians. He guides readers through each passage, exploring historical background, key themes, and applications for today. In 1 Thessalonians Stott highlights the themes of the relationship between the gospel and the church, and in 2 Thessalonians he identifies a Christian perspective on history. Both letters provide valuable insights into Paul’s model of ministry and the life of a congregation in a highly challenging context.

Thisrevised edition of a classic Bible Speaks Today volume includes updated language and Scripture quotations and a new interior design. A study guide for individuals or groups is included to help readers engage more deeply with the text.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ IVP Academic
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 18, 2021
Edition ‏ : ‎ Revised, Revised
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0830824448
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0830824441
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.25 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ The Bible Speaks Today
Best Sellers Rank: #341,002 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #512 in Paul’s Letters (Books) #716 in New Testament Criticism & Interpretation #1,154 in New Testament Commentaries
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