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A.T. Robertson · Citado em PreceptAustin
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Robertson writes that "Destruction does not mean here annihilation, but, as Paul proceeds to show, separation from the face of the Lord." Away from....from are both the preposition apo which is a marker of dissociation, implying a rupture from a former association. Of course the only "association" a non-believer had with the Lord was they were were made in the image of God. They had no "family ties" with the Lord, for Satan (Jn 8:44), not God, was their father. In this context the state of separation will be both physical (hell versus heaven) and eternal. Steven
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Robertson says glorified in His saints describes "The sphere in which Christ will find his glory at the Revelation (Second Coming)." Don't read that too fast! What is that "sphere" in which Christ will find His glory? Clearly, amazingly, in His followers! The Lord of Glory will be glorified in us! If that does not boggle your mind, I do not know what will! We who had nothing but filthy rags for God, will by amazing grace present fabulous glory to God. And as Paul says "from Him and to Him and through Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen." (Ro 11:36+) Morris on glorified in - The verb is a compound found (see endoxazomai) in the New Testament again only in verse 12; its meaning is ‘be glorified-in’, and it is followed by another ‘in’. The Lord will be glorious and his glory will be in his saints too (cf. 1 John 3:2+, ‘when he appears, we shall be like him’). Masson, Thomas and others see the meaning that he will be glorified in the midst of his saints (cf. Ps. 89:7) (TOTC) Vine on be glorified in His saints - In,” en, is not here “by” or “among,” but, as in John 17:10, “I have been glorified in them,” and Galatians 1:24, “they glorified God in me,” (cp. Isaiah 49:3; Isa 61:3). While the glory of His might destroys the wicked, the glory of His grace is exhibited in His saints, and in their manifest likeness to Himself (see passages below)... Romans 8:19+ For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed (apokalupto) to us. 19 For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God. Romans 8:29+ For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; 30 and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified. Philippians 3:21+ For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait (apekdechomai waiting patiently with great expectation for Second Coming) for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ; (WHAT HAPPENS TO BELIEVERS AT SECOND COMING?) Who will transform (metaschematizo) the body of our humble state into conformity (summorphos) with the body of His glory, by the exertion of the power that He has even to subject all things to Himself. 1 Peter 1:7+ so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; Stallar writes "Jesus at the Second Coming will be honored in believers. One must inquire at this point into the nature of the idea of being glorified in someone (1:10). The Greek preposition translated "in" (en) can at times carry the force of "among." If this is the sense, then Jesus is glorified among the saints. That is, He stands among them on that day as the One who receives honor. If this interpretation is correct, the passage does not emphasize any honor directed to believers. This is highly unlikely. One must again mention 1:12 and the statement that Jesus would be glorified "in you, and you in Him." Both uses of the word "in" must be taken as parallel and identical. The idea of "you among Him" is nonsensical in this setting. In addition, the positional truth of believers being in Christ is found everywhere in Paul's writings and should get the benefit of the doubt in any explanation (e.g., Rom. 3:24; Eph. 1:6-7). Thus the notion of "in" as "among" must be jettisoned. Morris correctly summarizes Paul's intent: "It seems that he is saying that those who are in Christ and in whom Christ dwells will by virtue of that fact share in his glory. On the great day it is not only the Lord himself who will be glorious, but his glory will also be seen in the saints... the idea is that of the Lord's glory being shared with or mirrored in his people. They are one with him and they will share his glory."
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Robertson says that (hina) is "Common after proseuchomai (Col. 4:3; Eph. 1:17; Phil. 1:9) when the content of the prayer blends with the purpose (purport and purpose)." (Word Pictures) Robertson says calling (klesis) "can apply to the beginning as in 1 Cor. 1:26; Ro 11:29, but it can also apply to the final issue as in Phil. 3:14; Heb. 3:1. Both ideas may be here. It is God’s calling of the Thessalonians." (Word Pictures) THOUGHT - The daily habit of saintly George Müller of Bristol was to spend the first part of every day getting his own soul "happy in the Lord," as he put it. His procedure was simple. He would read a small portion of Scripture and meditate upon it until the truth that it revealed burned into his soul. He would then turn that truth into prayer. He would relate it to his own needs and the needs of others and carry the truth of it back to God in praise, worship, thanksgiving, petition, and intercession. That seems to be what Paul did here. The wondrous revelation concerning the coming day of glory needed to be returned to God at once in prayer for his beloved Thessalonians. (John Phillips) In a similar passage Paul writes "so that you would walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. (1Th 2:12+) Later in this letter Paul reminds them "It was for this He called you through our gospel, that you may gain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.(2Th 2:14) Pray (4336)(proseuchomai from pros = toward, facing, before [emphasizing the direct approach of the one who prays in seeking God’s face] + euchomai = originally to speak out, utter aloud, express a wish, then to pray or to vow. Greek technical term for invoking a deity) in the NT is always used of prayer addressed to God (to Him as the object of faith and the One who will answer one’s prayer) and means to speak consciously (with or without vocalization) to Him, with a definite aim (See study of noun proseuche).Proseuchomai encompasses all the aspects of prayer -- submission, confession, petition, supplication (may concern one's own need), intercession (concerned with the needs of others), praise, and thanksgiving. Count worthy (515)(axioo from axios = of weight) means basically to think meet or right, to esteem, count or reckon worthy or deserving and in this passage means to regard as worthy. Compare to kataxioo in 2 Th 1:5 Calling (2821)(klesis from kaleo = to call. See also kletos) means a call and was used for an invitation to a banquet. In the NT the word is used metaphorically of the call or invitation to come into the kingdom of God with all its privileges. In other words it is the divine call by which Christians are introduced into the privileges of the Gospel. God’s invitation (klesis) to man to accept the benefits of His salvation is what this calling is all about, particularly in the gospels. It is God’s first act in the application of redemption according to His eternal purpose (Ro 8:28 = "to those who are called according to His purpose."). A distinction is made between God’s calling and men’s acceptance in Mt 20:16). Klesis - used 11x - Ro 11:29; 1 Co. 1:26; 1 Co. 7:20; Eph. 1:18; Eph. 4:1; Eph. 4:4; Phil. 3:14; 2 Th. 1:11; 2 Ti 1:9; Heb. 3:1; 2 Pet. 1:10. Related Passages: 2 Timothy 1:9+ Who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity, Romans 8:30+ and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified. 1 Peter 5:10+ After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, Who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. And fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power - Desire has the sense of "good pleasure," "May the Thessalonians find delight in goodness, a worthy and pertinent prayer." (ATR) Fulfill is the idea of to complete the specific things mentioned (desire for goodness, work of faith). They (as is every saint) were in a "race" so to speak and Paul's desire was that they finish well and so to that end they prayed that every desire of goodness would be fulfilled and that every work of faith would be achieved. Paul wanted these saints (indeed all saints of all the ages) to be able to say when they crossed the finish line "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;" (2 Ti 4:7+). With power describes the manner in which God can fulfill the two petitions (fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith). The only way to accomplish this is not natural power but supernatural power (see dunamis) , ultimately calling for continual dependence upon the enabling power of the Holy Spirit. Work of faith is repeated from the first letter (see comments there)... 1 Th 1:3+ constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father, This prayer for completion or "finishing well" reminds me of Paul's words to Archippus "Say to Archippus, “Take heed (present imperative see our need to depend on the Holy Spirit to obey) to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.” (Col 4:17+) Steven Cole on every desire for goodness writes that "The ESV has, “every resolve for good.” But such resolve stems from inner desire. The Greek scholar, J. B. Lightfoot (Notes on Epistles of St. Paul [Baker], p. 106) translated it, “delight in well-doing.” In other words, serving the Lord (“desire for goodness”) should not be a duty that you do grudgingly out of guilt, while you’d really rather be doing other things. Rather, it should be a delight: You serve Him joyfully from the heart. Psalm 100:2 puts it, “Serve the Lord with gladness.” Martin on fulfill every desire ("every good intention") - The verb (pleroo) connotes bringing something to its fullest expression and so is a request for God to bring to maturity the faith (ED: compare progressive sanctification) that was already operative in the Thessalonians (cf. 1 Thess 3:10) (Ibid) Robertson on fulfill every desire - Yes, in purpose, but the wonder and the glory of it all is that God begins to count us worthy in Christ before the process is completed in Christ (Ro 8:29f.). But God will see it through and so Paul prays to God. Robertson on work of faith - Paul prays for rich fruition of what he had seen in the beginning. Work marked by faith, springs from faith, sustained by faith. MacArthur on work of faith with power - Paul sought for them what he wanted for the Philippians: that they would be “filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God” (Phil. 1:11). That happens only through the filling of the Holy Spirit (Eph 5:18+; cf. Zech. 4:6) and the rich indwelling of the Word (Col. 3:16+). Steven Cole on "the work of faith with power.” - Genuine faith results in good works (Eph. 2:8–10; James 2:18–20). The fact that the works come from faith shows that we must rely on God for His power in everything we do to serve Him. Work hard, but at the same time, rely on God to work in and through you. We see this interplay between our labors and God’s power in several of Paul’s letters: Philippians 2:12–13+: “So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” Colossians 1:29+: “For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me.” 1 Corinthians 15:10+: “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me did not prove vain; but I labored even more than all of them, yet not I, but the grace of God with me.” So, labor and strive in serving the Lord, but do it according to His power working in and through you. Warren