2 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians belongs to the Pauline letters, occasional writings addressing concrete church questions—unity, holiness, suffering, leadership, and hope. Paul reasons from the gospel: God’s grace in Christ creates a new people whose life together is cruciform and Spirit‑empowered. These letters combine theology with pastoral instruction and travel plans, revealing real congregations and friendships. Historically they illuminate the social fabric of the Greco‑Roman world; literarily they use argument, Scripture citation, and prayer. In the church, 2 Thessalonians has nurtured doctrine and devotion, shaping catechesis, preaching, and reform across the centuries.
Annotated Bibliography (Chicago Style)
- Carson, D. A., and Douglas J. Moo. An Introduction to the New Testament. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2005. Survey of each NT book’s background, structure, and theology.
- Johnson, Luke Timothy. The Writings of the New Testament: An Interpretation. 3rd ed. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2010. Literary‑theological reading that situates each NT book in early Christian context.