2 Thessalonians 2:1-17
(2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17)
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- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
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- Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
- Vision II.2, Shepherd of Hermas. (c.145)
- Chapter CX, Dialogue With Trypho, Justin Martyr. (c 160)
- III.VI.5, IV.XXIX.1, V.XXV.3, V.XXVIII.2, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- Chapter LVII, On The Soul, Tertullian (c. 210)
- Chapter XXIV, On the Resurrection of the Flesh, Tertullian (c. 211)
- Chapter II, On Monogamy, Tertullian (c. 215)
- Chapter I, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
- II.XLIX, VI.XLV, VI.XLVI, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
- On the Lapsed -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 251)
- Epistle LXIII - To Epictetus -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 253)
- From the Geneva Notes.
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
- From Wesley's Notes.
- The Mystery of Iniquity (2 Thess 2:7). Sermon by John Wesley.
- 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:
- Commentary, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17,
Mariam Kamell, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
- "Ultimately, it is the prayer in 2:16 and 17 that should receive the most attention from the preacher or teacher, as it resonates with the consistent prayer of Paul: a focus on the love and grace of God in Christ, which encourages us in hope and strengthens us in every good deed and word."
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2013.
- "Justice? Vengeance?" Nanette Sawyer, The Hardest Question, 2013.
- "What is truth?"
- 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
-
First
Thoughts on Year C Epistle Passages in the Lectionary,"
Pentecost 25, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in
Australia.
- "...there are fundamentally irreconcilable contrasts working themselves out in human history and Christians need to recognise them. They are frequently connected with the 'god' status which political regimes like to claim for themselves..."
- "The Man of Lawlessness," "Thanksgiving and Encouragement," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed textual notes.
- "The 'Temple of God' in 2 Thessalonians 2:4: Literal or Metaphorical?" by Daniel B. Wallace, Associate Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.
- Correction Concerning the Day of the Lord - Part 1, Correction Concerning the Day of the Lord - Part 2, The Third Explanation- Deception, Delusion, and Divine Judgment in the Day of the Lord, and Challenges to Believers in View of the Day of the Lord, from J. Hampton Keathley III's 2 Thessalonians: An Exegetical and Devotional Commentary, at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
- Commentary, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17,
Mariam Kamell, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2013.
- Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of
selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- 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., "God's Plan and God's Power: Isaiah 66
and the Restraining Factors of 2 Thess 2:6-7," Journal of Biblical
Literature, 1977.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Dixon, Paul S., "The Evil Restraint in 2 Thess 2:6,"
Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1990.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Furfey, Paul Hanly, "'The Mystery of
Lawlessness,'" The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1946.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Harris, Gregory H., "Does God
Deceive? the 'Deluding Influence' of Second Thessalonians 2:11,"
Master's Seminary Journal, 2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Krodel, Gerhard, "The 'Religious
Power of Lawlessness' (KATECHON) as Precursor of the 'Lawless
One' (ANOMOS) 2 Thess 2:6-7," Currents in Theology and Mission,
1990.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Peters, A., "A Difficult Passage in St. Paul: 2 Thess
2:1-12," AFER, 1965.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Powell, Charles E.,
"The Identity of the 'Restrainer' in 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7,"
Bibliotheca Sacra, 1997.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Roose, Hanna, "'A Letter as by Us':
Intentional Ambiguity in 2 Thessalonians 2:2," Journal for the Study
of the New Testament, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Scott, J. Julius, "Paul and Late-Jewish Eschatology:
A Case Study, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12,"
Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1972.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Weima, Jeffrey A.D.,
"The Slaying of Satan's Superman and the Sure Salvation of the Saints:
Paul's Apocalyptic Word of Comfort (2 Thessalonians 2:1-17)," Calvin
Theological Journal, 2006.
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.
- Sermons:
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 27, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013. 2010.
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," November 10, 2013, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 and The Terrible Plop by Ursula Dubosarky. 2010.
- Drama:
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Clip Art, 2 Thessalonians 2:1, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 2 Thessalonians 2:1. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of 2 Thessalonians
