The Message of 1 and 2 Thessalonians
Inter-Varsity Press (Verlag)
978-1-78974-244-2 (ISBN)
How do two brief letters to a church in first-century Macedonia speak to us today?
John Stott demonstrates that Paul's letters to the Christians in Thessalonica offer three key messages to churches at the beginning of the twenty-first century:
- a model for ministry, as Paul's self-giving, prayerful love for the church challenges Christian leaders
- a vision for the local church, as the apostle touches on evangelism, pastoral care, ethical standards, fellowship, worship, obedience and future hope;
- an affirmation of our faith, as he repeatedly returns to the foundation facts that 'Christ has died, Christ is risen, and Christ will come again.'
Characterised by John Stott's customary clarity and perception, this exposition illuminates aspects of Christian life and service that are at the heart of God's purposes for this people today.
The Revd Dr John Stott, CBE, was for many years Rector of All Souls Church, Langham Place, London, and chaplain to the Queen. Stott's global influence is well established, mainly through his work with Billy Graham and the Lausanne conferences - he was one of the principal authors of theLausanne Covenant in 1974. In 2005, Time magazine ranked Stott among the100 most influential people in the world. He passed away on July 27, 2011.
Contents
General preface vii
Author's preface ix
Chief abbreviations xi
Select bibliography xiii
Introduction 1
Part 1: The message of 1 Thessalonians: the gospel and the church
1. Christian evangelism (1:1-10) or How the church spreads the gospel 9
2. Christian ministry (2:1 - 3:13) or How pastors serve both the gospel and the church 28
3. Christian behaviour (4:1-12) or How the church must live according to the gospel 55
4. Christian hope (4:13 - 5:11) or How the gospel should inspire the church 70
5. Christian community (5:12-28) or How to be a gospel church 93
Part 2: The message of 2 Thessalonians: a Christian perspective on history
Introduction to 2 Thessalonians 113
6. The revelation of Christ (1:1-12) 116
7. The rebellion of Antichrist (2:1-17) 128
8. The responsibility of Christians (3:1-18) 151
Study guide 168
| Erscheinungsdatum | 16.03.2021 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | The Bible Speaks Today New Testament |
| Verlagsort | Nottingham |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 138 x 216 mm |
| Gewicht | 266 g |
| Themenwelt | Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte |
| ISBN-10 | 1-78974-244-7 / 1789742447 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78974-244-2 / 9781789742442 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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