1 & 2 Thessalonians Commentary (The John Walvoord Prophecy Commentaries)
1 & 2 Thessalonians BCC    12/21/11 So  much more than just end times prophecy...[SIDEBAR]The Thessalonian  epistles are probably best known for what they reveal about the last days. Charles  Ryries says, "They sparkle with the brilliance of the captivating power of the gospel  of the grace of Christ." Dr. Walvoord's commentary on these epistles has been edited  and streamlined by Philip Rawley and supplemented by prophecy expert Mark Hitchcock.  Together they help to keep Walvoord's great commentary teaching viable for future  generations of Bible students!   [body  copy]In the first century Thessalonica was the capital of Macedonia and a  thriving commercial center with a population of about 200,000. The church of Thessalonica  was founded by Paul and Silas on Paul's second missionary journey in the spring  of AD 50. While Paul communicated much truth to the group of young believers at  Thessalonica regarding eschatology, these epistles also cover many additional doctrinal  and practical problems. 1 Thessalonians covers topics including  salvation, service, sanctification, surety, and safety. 2 Thessalonians includes  correcting wrong understanding, comforting and encouraging believers to be steadfast,  correcting disorderliness in the church, and addressing persecutors, false teachers,  and idle church members. John F. Walvoord's scholarly research  and writing has been greatly expanded on by Mark Hitchcock. With additional introductory  and background material, charts, in-depth explanations at key points, and the Bible  content updated with the English Standard Version (ESV), this volume of the Walvoord  Commentary series expertly guides you on end times prophecy and all the issues of  the Thessalonian church!  [pick up bio from Revelation]