1, 2 Thessalonians (The New American Commentary | NAC)

by D. Michael Martin

Publisher:

B&H

, 1995

Overview

Since a commentary is a fundamental tool for the expositor or teacher who seeks to interpret and apply Scripture in the church or classroom, the NAC focuses on communicating the theological structure and content of each biblical book. The writers seek to illuminate both the historical meaning and contemporary significance of Holy Scripture.

In its attempt to make a unique contribution to the Christian community, the NAC focuses on two concerns. First, the commentary emphasizes how each section of a book fits together so that the reader becomes aware of the theological unity of each book and of Scripture as a whole. The writers, however, remain aware of the Bible’s inherently rich variety. Second, the NAC is produced with the conviction that the Bible primarily belongs to the church. We believe that scholarship and the academy provide an indispensable foundation for biblical understanding and the service of Christ, but the editors and authors of this series have attempted to communicate the findings of their research in a manner that will build up the whole body of Christ. Thus, the commentary concentrates on theological exegesis, while providing practical, applicable exposition.

Notable Features of the NAC Include:

• Commentary based on the New Internation Version (NIV)
• The NIV text printed in the body of the commentary
• Sound scholarly methodology that reflects capable research in the original languages
• Interpretation that emphasizes the theological unity of each book and of Scripture as a whole
• Readable and applicable exposition

Contents

Top Highlights

“Paul never instructed the church to thank God for evil events but to thank God that even in evil times and circumstances our hope remains, and God continues his work in our lives (Rom 8:28).” (Page 182)

“The hopelessness of the non-Christian world stemmed from the one fact they all shared: they did not possess the one true hope, the Christian hope, which Christ validated by his resurrection.” (Page 144)

“The three things that must take place before the day of the Lord are (1) the rebellion must occur (v. 3), (2) the man of lawlessness must be revealed (v. 3), and (3) the restraint/restrainer must be removed (vv. 6–7).” (Page 230)

“Both Christians and non-Christians rightly express grief at the loss of a loved one. The distinction that is highlighted in v. 13 is that the non-Christian has ‘no hope.’” (Page 144)

“This emphasis on the unity of the event for the living and the dead stresses two points. First, the living have no advantage over the dead in the end. Both groups will experience reunion with the Lord together. Second, the dead and the living will themselves be reunited—a reunion that will know no end. For ‘we will be with the Lord forever.’” (Pages 152–153)

Product Details

• Title: 1, 2 Thessalonians
• Author: D. Michael Martin
• Series: New American Commentary
• Volume: 33
• Publisher: B&H
• Print Publication Date: 1995
• Logos Release Date: 2001
• Pages: 294
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible. N.T. 1 Thessalonians › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. 2 Thessalonians › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9781087790879, 9781433675683, 1433675684, 1087790875
• Resource ID: LLS:29.57.3
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-09-24T16:08:43Z

About D. Michael Martin

Vice President, Academic Affairs Professor of New Testament Studies, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary.