2 Thessalonians 1:1-12
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- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- IV.XXVII.4, IV.XXXIII.11, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- V.16, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
- Chapter XIII, Scorpiace, Tertullian (c. 213)
- Commentary by St John Chrysostom: Homily II, Homily III.
- From the Geneva Notes.
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
- From Wesley's Notes.
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
- Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
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- "A final suggestion: since the lectionary readings for Pentecost 23, 24, and 25 encompass essentially the whole of this brief letter, this offers the preacher an opportunity for a three-part series on this letter..."
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- "The glorification of Christ or of God relies less on what we sing or say than on what we actually do and how we live."
- "Worthy of His Call," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- "Unintended Biblical Humor," Expository Essay, Dr. William R. Long. Part 2.
- Christian Greetings: The Salutation, and Commendation and Comfort in the Face of Persecution, by J. Hampton Keathley III, at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
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- Articles & Background:
- Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
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selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.
- Adam, A.K.M.,
"Walk This Way: Repetition, Difference, and the Imitation of Christ,"
Interpretation, 2001.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Aus, Roger D., "The Liturgical Background of the
Necessity and Propriety of Giving Thanks according to 2 Thessalonians
1:3," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1973.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Fudge, Edward, "The Final End of the Wicked,"
Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1984.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Poythress, Vern S., "2 Thessalonians 1 Supports
Amillennialism," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society,
1994.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Rosscup, James E., "Paul's Concept of Eternal
Punishment," Master's Seminary Journal, 1998.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Adam, A.K.M.,
"Walk This Way: Repetition, Difference, and the Imitation of Christ,"
Interpretation, 2001.
- Reviews:
- Theological Articles:
- Sermons:
- Spiritual Friendships, the Rev. Glenn Ethridge, Day 1, 2010.
- With Children:
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," Connections: Halinka by Miriam Pressler and 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12; Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2010.
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- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 2 Thessalonians 1:11. The Cyber Hymnal.
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- Study Links and Resources for the Book of 2 Thessalonians
