1 and 2 Thessalonians and Titus: Living Faithfully in View of Christ's Coming

by John MacArthur

Overview

Pastor John Mac Arthur will take you through the Thessalonians and the short letter to Titus, passage by passage, so that you can better understand Paul's audience, his message, and his reminder to live a life of faithfulness.

Like a tender shepherd, Paul wrote the letters of 1 & 2 Thessalonians to the church he founded in the large city of Thessalonica. These were friends he knew, loved, and missed. His purpose in writing was to thank them for their work of faith, their labor of love, and their continued hope in the Lord Jesus Christ . . . and His coming again.

Similarly, Paul's letter to Titus—a young pastor in Crete—is filled with personal affirmation, counsel, and guidance on how to prepare church leaders for effective evangelism. These letters of instruction are as inspirational for us today as they were for these first-century Christ followers.

—ABOUT THE SERIES—

The Mac Arthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John Mac Arthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and incorporates:

• Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text.
• Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context.
• Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life.
• Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780718035136
Publisher:	HarperChristian Resources
Publication date:	05/31/2016
Series:	MacArthur Bible Studies
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	265,937
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Widely known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God's Word, John Mac Arthur is a popular author and conference speaker. He has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, since 1969. John and his wife, Patricia, have four married children and fifteen grandchildren. John's pulpit ministry has been extended around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You, and its satellite offices in seven countries. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly two thousand English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributes books, software, and digital recordings by John Mac Arthur. John is chancellor of The Master's University and Seminary and has written hundreds of books and study guides, each one biblical and practical. Bestselling titles include The Gospel According to Jesus, Twelve Ordinary Men, Twelve Extraordinary Women, Slave, and The Mac Arthur Study Bible, a 1998 ECPA Gold Medallion recipient.

Table of Contents

Introduction to 1 Thessalonians 1

1 A Vibrant Church: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 5

2 Motives in Ministry: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 13

3 Endurance: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 23

4 Sanctified Living: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 31

5 The Return of Christ: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 41

6 Basic Christian Living: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 51

Introduction to 2 Thessalonians 59

7 Standing Strong: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 61

8 The Lawless One: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17 69

9 Final Words of Encouragement: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18 79

Introduction to Titus. 87

10 Leadership in the Church: Titus 1:1-16 89

11 Relationships in the Church: Titus 2:1-15 99

12 Conduct in the World: Titus 3:1-15 109