Introduction The apostle continues to speak of Christ's coming to judgment, and the uncertainty of the time in which it shall take place, and the careless state of sinners, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3. “But ye, brethren”: … 2 # Mt 24.43; Lk 12.39; 2 Pet 3.10 For you yourselves know very well that the Day of the Lord will come as a thief comes at night. "for you are all sons of light and sons of day. Not only are the common people allowed to read the Scriptures, but it is their duty, and what they should be persuaded to do. 7:1, 25; 8:1; 12:1; 16:1). Not only for prosperous and pleasing, but also for afflicting providences, for chastisements and corrections; for God designs all for our good, though we at present see not how they tend to it. (I) 5 You are all children of the light(J) and children of the day. 2 For you know quite well that the day of the Lord’s return will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night. November 15, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. We must not despise preaching, though it is plain, and we are told no more than what we knew before. This chapter continues, significantly, the teaching on the Second Advent, but with a difference of purpose. 2 For your selues knowe perfectly that the day of the Lord so commeth as a thiefe in the night. 5 Yee are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkenesse. (AT) 27 I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters. 6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep,(K) but let us be awake(L) and sober. (12-22) And concludes with prayer, greetings, and a blessing. It is their duty not only to give good counsel, but also to warn the flock of dangers, and reprove for whatever may be amiss. Verse 1. 7 For they that sleepe, sleepe in the night, and they that bee drunken, are drunken in the night. 5 For you are all children of the light and of the day; we don’t belong to darkness and night. (R) 9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath(S) but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 2 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. 12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are ouer you in the Lord, and admonish you: 13 And to esteeme them very highly in loue for their workes sake, and be at peace among your selues. We are not of the night or of darkness. (1-11) He directs to several particular duties. 4 But you, brothers, are not in darkness, for that day to overtake you like a thief.c 5 For all of you are children of the light* and children of the day. (AU), 28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.(AV). We should set a good example one before another, and this is the best means to answer the end of society. (AS) 26 Greet all God’s people with a holy kiss. 28 The grace of our Lord Iesus Christ be with you, Amen. Jewell. 11 Wherefore, comfort your selues together, and edifie one another, euen as also ye doe. It is the happy condition of all true Christians. But love of peace must not make us wink at sin. 22 Abstaine from all appearance of euill. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 True and fervent love to God, and the things of God, will keep us watchful and sober. Chapter. And as we must fall, if God did not carry on his good work in the soul, we should pray to God to perfect his work, till we are presented faultless before the throne of his glory. 4 But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should … Stay alert and be clearheaded. We must search the Scriptures. AT the present moment, one great cause of division among Christian churches is the existence of different forms of Church government. (23-28)1-5 It is needless or useless to ask about the particular time of Christ's coming. (AR), 25 Brothers and sisters, pray for us. 5 No, you are all children of light and children of the day: we do not belong to the night or to darkness, 6 so we should not go on sleeping, as everyone else does, but stay wide awake and sober. A truly religious life is a life of constant joy. Bathed in the light of God's grace, we are freed to live and act with all of the power and ability at our disposal. 3 For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, As fire is put out by taking away fuel, and as it is quenched by pouring water, or putting a great deal of earth upon it; so we must be careful not to quench the Holy Spirit, by indulging carnal lusts and affections, minding only earthly things. Prayer will help forward all lawful business, and every good work. The first Epistle vnto the Thessalonians, was written from Athens. Let us endeavour to awaken ourselves and each other, and guard against our spiritual enemies.6-11 Most of mankind do not consider the things of another world at all, because they are asleep; or they do not consider them aright, because they sleep and dream. 1 Thessalonians chapter 5. (M) 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. 3 For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, There were date-setters and end-times speculators among the Thessalonians (2 Thessalonians 2:1-5), perhaps who backed up their speculations with supposed prophetic authority. Grace and peace to you. The Day of the Lord. This day will be a happy day to the righteous. 5 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates(A) we do not need to write to you,(B) 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord(C) will come like a thief in the night. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. "But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief." Thus we shall learn how to live to Him, with whom we hope to live for ever.12-15 The ministers of the gospel are described by the work of their office, which is to serve and honour the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 5dropdownThe Messagedropdown. And proving all things must be to hold fast that which is good. «Previous Chapter And we should rejoice more, if we prayed more. And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy … First, to recognize and esteem those who labor among them and are over them in the Lord, and to be at peace among themselves (12-13). We need the spiritual armour, or the three Christian graces, faith, love, and hope. 7 Night is the time when people sleep and drinkers get drunk. Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} 1 Thessalonians 5. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. Are you an early bi The Scriptures should be read in all public congregations, for the benefit of the unlearned especially. While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. 5 1-3 I don’t think, friends, that I need to deal with the question of when all this is going to happen. 8 But let us who live in the light be clearheaded, protected by the armor of faith and love, and wearing as our helmet the confidence of our salvation. 4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkenesse, that that day should ouertake you as a thiefe. There were idlers among the Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12), perhaps who spiritualized their idleness with prophecy. (AH) 20 Do not treat prophecies(AI) with contempt 21 but test them all;(AJ) hold on to what is good,(AK) 22 reject every kind of evil. 24 Faithfull is hee that calleth you, who also will doe it. 5. We should abstain from sin, and whatever looks like sin, leads to it, and borders upon it. 10 Who died for vs, that whether we wake or sleepe, we should liue together with him. Mary Erickson 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30 Walk as Children of Light Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. 3 While people are saying, 'Peace and safety,' destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. We are not of night nor of darkness;" As observed in the commentary on Verse 4, "darkness" can mean dullness of understanding, an ignorance of the things of God. Christians are said to be baptized with the Holy Ghost and with fire. 16 Rejoice always,(AE) 17 pray continually,(AF) 18 give thanks in all circumstances;(AG) for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 4 But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should … 1 There is no need to write to you, brothers and sisters, about the times and occasions when these things will happen. 18 In euery thing giue thankes: for this is the will of God in Christ Iesus concerning you. 1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. 21 Proue all things: hold fast that which is good. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. Their destruction will overtake them while they dream of happiness, and please themselves with vain amusements. 27 I charge you by the Lord, that this Epistle bee read vnto all the holy brethren. By prophesyings, here understand the preaching of the word, the interpreting and applying the Scriptures. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray continually, Read verse in New International Version not in darkness--not in darkness of understanding (that is, spiritual ignorance) or of the moral nature … 5. 5 But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. 12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard(X) among you, who care for you in the Lord(Y) and who admonish you. Christ's coming will be terrible to the ungodly. We must be long-suffering, and keep down anger, and this to all men. 26 Greete all the brethren with an holy kisse. 6 Therefore, let us not sleep as the rest do, but let us stay alert and sober.d (1-11) He directs to several particular duties. If we have hope of salvation, let us take heed of any thing that would shake our trust in the Lord. 8 But let vs who are of the day, bee sober, putting on the brestplate of faith and loue, and for an helmet, the hope of saluation. (12-22) And concludes with prayer, greetings, and a blessing. Believers often hinder their growth in grace, by not giving themselves up to the spiritual affections raised in their hearts by the Holy Spirit. Faith; if we believe that the eye of God is always upon us, that there is another world to prepare for, we shall see reason to watch and be sober. Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 (Read 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22) We are to rejoice in creature-comforts, as if we rejoiced not, and must not expect to live many years, and rejoice in them all; but if we do rejoice in God, we may do that evermore. The people should honour and love their ministers, because their business is the welfare of men's souls. As the hour of death is the same to each person that the judgment will be to mankind in general, so the same remarks answer for both. We need no more to make us happy, than to know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For God hath not appointed vs to wrath: but to obtaine saluation by our Lord Iesus Christ. Quench not the Spirit. All rights reserved worldwide. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the NEW NIV Study Bible Notes, Fully Revised Edition. Yee are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkenesse. (Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians’ Faith. The apostle exhorts to be always ready for the coming of Christ to judgment, which will be with suddenness and surprise. Caffin : 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11: The Profanity of Attempting to Determine the Time: Bp. It also denotes an absence of the love of God in the hearts and lives of people. (Z) 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle(AA) and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak,(AB) be patient with everyone. 23 And the very God of peace sanctifie you wholly: and I pray God your whole spirit, and soule, and body be preserued blamelesse vnto the comming of our Lord Iesus Christ. Chapter 5 The apostle, having spoken in the end of the foregoing chapter concerning the resurrection, and the second coming of Christ, proceeds to speak concerning the uselessness of enquiring after the particular time of Christ’s coming, which would be sudden and terrible to the wicked, but comfortable to the saints (v. 1-5). The fearful and sorrowful spirits, should be encouraged, and a kind word may do much good. (N) 8 But since we belong to the day,(O) let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate,(P) and the hope of salvation(Q) as a helmet. I Thessalonians 1:5 “because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. We have ground on which to build unshaken hope, when we consider, that salvation is by our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, to atone for our sins and to ransom our souls. Whatever man do to us, we must do good to others.16-22 We are to rejoice in creature-comforts, as if we rejoiced not, and must not expect to live many years, and rejoice in them all; but if we do rejoice in God, we may do that evermore. And we should rejoice more, if we prayed more. 14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warne them that are vnruly, comfort the feeble minded, support the weake, be patient toward all men. 2 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. 1 Thessalonians 5 is the fifth (and the last) chapter of the First Epistle to the Thessalonians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.It is authored by Paul the Apostle.It is authored by Paul the Apostle, likely written in Corinth in about 50-51 CE for the church in Thessalonica. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-5: Exhortation in View of the Lord's Coming: R. Finlayson : 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11: The Attitude of the Church Towards the Second Advent of Christ: G. Barlow. Chapter 13 RULERS AND RULED 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 (R.V.) (AO) 24 The one who calls(AP) you is faithful,(AQ) and he will do it. But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should … We should pray for one another; and brethren should thus express brotherly love. 23 May God himself, the God of peace,(AL) sanctify you through and through. 1 Thessalonians chapter 5 King James Version. We should join in prayer and praise one with another. Verse 5. He who is not shy of the appearances of sin, who shuns not the occasions of it, and who avoids not the temptations and approaches to it, will not long keep from doing sin.23-28 The apostle prays that they might be sanctified more perfectly, for the best are sanctified but in part while in this world; therefore we should pray for, and press toward, complete holiness. 1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, yee haue no need that I write vnto you. We shall see cause to give thanks for sparing and preventing, for common and uncommon, past and present, temporal and spiritual mercies. 6 So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. If we pray without ceasing, we shall not want matter for thanksgiving in every thing. May your whole spirit, soul(AM) and body be kept blameless(AN) at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He worketh as fire, by enlightening, enlivening, and purifying the souls of men. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11: The Day of the Lord: B.C. 15 See that none render euill for euill vnto any man: but euer follow that which is good, both among your selues and to all men. First 30-days on us! 1 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 For when they shal say, Peace and safety: then sudden destructiō commeth vpon them, as trauaile vpon a woman with childe, and they shall not escape. Chapter. New International Version (NIV). (23-28) But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the … 1 Now concerning how and when all this will happen, dear brothers and sisters, # 5:1 Greek brothers; also in 5:4, 12, 14, 25, 26, 27. we don’t really need to write you. Job 15:21; Ps 35:8; 55:15; Isa 29:5; 47:9, 11, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Quest Study Bible, Comfort Print: The Only Q and A Study Bible, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Romans, Comfort Print, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Luke, Comfort Print. Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} 1 Thessalonians 5. He is an ever-flowing and an over-flowing fountain of grace to supply all our wants.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. This chapter contains the message about Christ's second coming, final exhortations and greetings. The Day of the Lord - Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. And the people should be at peace among themselves, doing all they can to guard against any differences. Our Lord himself said so. Paul ended 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5 by praying that the Lord God of peace would sanctify the people completely and that their spirit, body, and soul be preserved at the coming of Jesus Christ. The coming of Christ will be a great surprise to men. There are times and seasons for us to work in, and these are our duty and interest to know and observe; but as to the time when we must give up our account, we know it not, nor is it needful that we should. he apostle exhorts to be always ready for the coming of Christ to judgment, which will be with suddenness and surprise. This epistle was to be read to all the brethren. (4-5) The basis for Paul’s exhortations. 3 While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. Shall Christians, who have the light of the blessed gospel shining in their faces, be careless about their souls, and unmindful of another world? There will be no means to escape the terror or the punishment of that day. Our moderation as to all earthly things should be known to all men. 2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of … 7 Night is the time for sleepers to sleep and night the time for drunkards to be drunk, You know as well as I that the day of the Master’s coming can’t be posted on our calendars. 4 But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness(H) so that this day should surprise you like a thief. 1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. They are not in darkness; they are the children of the light. Be Ready for the Lord's Coming. (U) 11 Therefore encourage one another(V) and build each other up,(W) just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5. He then made his final charges: to greet all the brethren with a holy kiss and to read his letter to everybody at Thessalonica. A truly religious life is a life of constant joy. The word of God should not be kept in an unknown tongue, but transplanted, that as all men are concerned to know the Scriptures, so they all may be able to read them. 1 Thessalonians 5:1 “But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.” “But”: Paul used familiar Greek words here to indicate a change of topics within the same general subject of prophecy (4:9, 13; 1 Cor. 1 Paul, Silas [] and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:. 2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. Christ did not reveal this to the apostles. View 1st Thessalonians 5 in the note window. But how many are speaking peace and safety to themselves, over whose heads utter destruction is hovering! We must bear and forbear. 1 THESS. 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