2 Thessalonians 1:10
Verse
Context
Sermons
A.W. TozerA.W. Tozer
Thaddeus Barnum
T. Austin-SparksT. Austin-SparksT. Austin-SparksSummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
When he shall come to be glorified in his saints - As the grace of God is peculiarly glorified in saving sinners and making them into saints, this gracious power will be particularly manifested in the great day, when countless millions will appear before that throne who have come out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. And to be admired - Οαυμασθηναι· To be wondered at among and on the account of all them that believe. Much as true believers admire the perfections of the Redeemer of mankind, and much as they wonder at his amazing condescension in becoming man, and dying for the sins of the world; all their present amazement and wonder will be as nothing when compared with what they shall feel when they come to see him in all his glory, the glory that he had with the father before the world was. In reference to this we may apply those words of St. John: "Beloved, now are we the sons of God; and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that when he shall appear we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is." Jo1 3:2. Instead of τοις πιστευουσιν, them that believe, τοις πιστευσασιν, them that have believed, is the reading of ABCDEF, many others, the later Syriac, Slavonic, Vulgate, and Itala, with most of the Greek fathers. This reading is undoubtedly genuine. Because our testimony - was believed in that day - The members of this sentence seem to have been strangely transposed. I believe it should be read thus: "In that day, when he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and admired among all them that have believed; for our testimony was believed among you." The Thessalonians had credited what the apostles had said and written, not only concerning Jesus Christ in general, but concerning the day of judgment in particular.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
"When He shall have come." glorified in his saints--as the element and mirror IN which His glory shall shine brightly (Joh 17:10). admired in all them that believe--Greek, "them that believed." Once they believed, now they see: they had taken His word on trust. Now His word is made good and they need faith no longer. With wonder all celestial intelligences (Eph 3:10) shall see and admire the Redeemer on account of the excellencies which He has wrought in them. because, &c.--Supply for the sense, among whom (namely, those who shall be found to have believed) you, too, shall be; "because our testimony unto (so the Greek for 'among') you was believed" (and was not rejected as by those "who obey not the Gospel," Th2 1:8). The early preaching of the Gospel was not abstract discussions, but a testimony to facts and truths experimentally known (Luk 24:48; Act 1:8). Faith is defined by BISHOP PEARSON as "an assent unto truths, credible upon the testimony of God, delivered unto us by the apostles and prophets" (originally delivering their testimony orally, but now in their writings). "Glorified in His saints" reminds us that holiness is glory in the bud; glory is holiness manifested.
John Gill Bible Commentary
When he shall come to be glorified in his saints,.... Or by them who are set apart for holiness and happiness by God the Father; whose sins are expiated by the blood and sacrifice of Christ; to whom he is made sanctification; and who are sanctified by the Spirit and grace of God; and in whom Christ has a peculiar interest, through his Father's gift, his own purchase, and the power of his grace: and when he comes a second time he will be glorified in these persons; he will appear glorious to them; he will come in his own glory both as God and man; and in his Father's glory, authority, and majesty, conferred on him as the Judge of the whole earth; and with the glory of his angels, who will accompany him. And he will also bestow a glory on them; their souls will be endowed with perfect knowledge and holiness; and their bodies will be made like to his glorious body; and both will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father; and this glory on the members of Christ will redound to the glory of him their head. And as he will then, in the most full and clear manner, display the glory of his person and perfections, of his wisdom, power, faithfulness, and goodness, set off the glory of his offices, and, the administration of them, and open the riches both of his grace and glory to them; so they will, in return, ascribe honour, praise, and glory, to him, and give him the glory of their salvation to all eternity: and to be admired in all them that believe; who are the same with the saints; these are convertible terms; for no man can be a saint, unless he is a believer in Christ, let him make what pretensions to holiness he will: and no man can be a true believer in Christ, unless he is a saint; for true faith works by love, and in a way of holiness; and in those, or by those that are sanctified by faith in him, will he be admired when he appears a second time. He is admired by them now; he is with them the chiefest among ten thousands, and altogether lovely: they wonder at the glory and beauty of his person, and the fulness of his grace; and are amazed that such as they are should be admitted to communion with him; and how much more will they wonder, when they shall see him as he is? and he will be admired by others on the account of them, when they shall see those that they have despised, and persecuted, and accounted as the filth of the world, and the offscouring of all things, received into the arms of Jesus with all the expressions of tenderness and love; placed at his right hand, and set down with him on his throne, clothed with white robes, and crowns on their head, and palms in their hands: and he himself will be admired with them, when they shall see him whom they took to be a mere man, and who was a man of sorrows, and acquainted with griefs, and was loaded with reproach and ignominy, and at last suffered a shameful death, coming in the clouds of heaven in power and great glory as the Judge of quick and dead; thus will he be admired by them, in them, and with them. (Because our testimony among you was believed) in that day; the phrase, "in that day", belongs to all that goes before, as that Christ shall take vengeance on wicked men, and they shall be punished by him, and he shall be glorified and admired in and by his people in that day, when he shall be revealed from heaven, and come to judge both quick and dead. Though some versions read it in construction with the clause immediately preceding, "because our testimony among you was believed in that day"; or concerning that day; that is, you gave credit to the testimony we bore, when among you, concerning this illustrious day of the Lord; or our testimony, the ministry of the word by us, in which we bore a testimony to the person and grace of Christ, to his first, and to his second coming, was received and embraced by you with a view to this day, and to the enjoyment of the glory of it. The Arabic version renders it, "for our testimony will be true in that day"; that is, it will appear to be so, everything we have said will be accomplished then. The Syriac version is very remote, "that our testimony concerning you may be believed in that day": but it is best to read this clause in a parenthesis, as in our version; which is an application of what is said to the Thessalonians, who might conclude, that since they had embraced the testimony of the Lord Jesus, borne unto him by his apostles, they would be found among the number of the saints and believers, in whom Christ would be glorified and admired; the consideration of which might animate and encourage them to endure afflictions and persecutions with patience, and to hold out to the end, and at last enjoy the heavenly glory, for which the apostle next prays.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
1:10 that day: The day of the Lord (2:2; 1 Thes 5:2-4; see “The Day of the Lord” Theme Note).
2 Thessalonians 1:10
Christ’s Coming
9They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might,10on the day He comes to be glorified in His saints and regarded with wonder by all who have believed, including you who have believed our testimony.
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(Worship - Part 1): He Is Lord, Worship Him
By A.W. Tozer6.7K43:05WorshipLEV 8:12PSA 147:3PSA 148:1MAT 6:33JHN 1:9JHN 4:242TH 1:10REV 5:9In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the purpose of God creating man, which is to worship Him. However, due to the fall of man through sin, humanity has failed to fulfill this purpose. The preacher compares this failure to various objects that are unable to fulfill their intended purpose, such as a cloud without rain or a tree without fruit. The preacher expresses his excitement about teaching young college students about worshiping God and encourages them to turn away from worldly distractions. The sermon also references Bible verses, such as Psalm 45, which speaks of the King's desire for worship and the anointing of God's chosen one. The preacher concludes by emphasizing the importance of learning how to worship and expressing his intention to continue teaching about worship in Norfolk, Virginia.
God Made Man to Worship
By A.W. Tozer6.5K39:00Worship1CH 16:29PSA 45:11PSA 96:9ISA 45:22MAT 6:33JHN 4:242TH 1:10In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of worshiping God. He states that worship is the chief purpose of man's existence, as taught in the Bible. However, due to sin, humanity has lost the true understanding of worship and the object of their worship. The speaker highlights that although there is a longing for worship in the human heart, it is often misguided, mistaking the beauty of nature or religious rituals for true worship. The sermon encourages listeners to seek God and worship Him in spirit and truth, as stated in John 4:24.
Humanity of Jesus - Part 2
By A.W. Tozer3.0K39:31Humanity Of JesusISA 42:1MAL 3:10MAT 6:33ACT 2:41CO 13:122CO 3:182TH 1:10In this sermon, the preacher discusses the purpose of sending out missionaries. He emphasizes that missionaries are sent to proclaim the message of salvation through Jesus Christ. Jesus is described as the perfect example of what God intended for humanity, as he is both fully God and fully man. The preacher highlights that Jesus is the mediator, Lord, advocate, prophet, high priest, savior, and coming king. He also emphasizes that Jesus is the sample man and model man that God had in mind when he created humanity in his image.
Marvel With Me!
By Thaddeus Barnum16026:55Christian LifePSA 27:4ISA 53:2MAT 6:33MRK 10:45JHN 1:142TH 1:10REV 5:12In this sermon, the speaker begins by acknowledging the burdens and challenges that many people face in their lives. He emphasizes the need to take a break and find rest in God. The speaker then criticizes the shallow and materialistic messages preached by some churches, which promise worldly success and happiness instead of focusing on the glory of God and the true message of salvation. He warns about the moral decline in society and the potential persecution that Christians may face, urging believers to stand firm in their faith and be prepared for the challenges ahead.
An Open Heaven
By T. Austin-Sparks0Knowing ChristThe Work of the Holy SpiritMAT 11:28JHN 1:51JHN 3:3ROM 6:41CO 1:301CO 2:14GAL 2:20EPH 1:172TH 1:101JN 3:3T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the necessity of knowing Christ personally rather than merely learning about Him, highlighting that true understanding comes from the Holy Spirit revealing Christ in our hearts. He warns against reducing the teachings of the Gospel and Epistles to mere doctrines or systems, urging believers to focus on the living Person of Christ. Sparks illustrates that entering the 'School of Christ' requires a transformation, where the self-life must be broken to experience the open heaven and the fullness of God's communication. He stresses that the open heaven is accessible to all believers, not just a select few, and that the Holy Spirit's work is essential for this revelation. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a deeper, experiential knowledge of Christ that transcends intellectual understanding.
All Things in Christ
By T. Austin-Sparks0Christ as the CenterSpiritual Life in ChristJHN 14:6ROM 8:11CO 1:30GAL 2:20EPH 1:10PHP 3:8COL 3:32TH 1:10HEB 12:21JN 3:3T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that the essence of Christianity is found in the living Person of Jesus Christ rather than in the doctrines and systems derived from the Epistles. He warns against reducing spiritual truths like sanctification and the kingdom of God to mere concepts or 'isms', which can lead to division among believers. Instead, he calls for a focus on Christ as the source of all truth and spiritual life, asserting that true understanding comes from the Holy Spirit teaching us about Him. Sparks illustrates that the signs of the times and the preparation for Christ's return are best understood through a deep, personal relationship with Him, rather than through external prophecies or doctrines. Ultimately, he urges believers to prioritize their inward walk with the Lord over intellectual pursuits of doctrine.
Coming Down From God Out of Heaven (Revelation 21 & 22)
By T. Austin-Sparks0PSA 45:13MAT 6:202CO 4:172TH 1:101JN 1:5REV 21:2REV 21:10T. Austin-Sparks preaches on the significance of the New Jerusalem as the final revelation of the glory of Christ, symbolizing the union of Christ and His Church with a timeless task of ministering life to the universe. The unity and oneness depicted in the heavenly city serve as a reminder for the Church to strive for oneness with and in Christ, allowing His life to flow out to others. The sermon emphasizes the importance of conforming to God's divine standards, maintaining transparency and clearness in our lives, and embracing suffering love as the only way to enter into the preciousness of Christ and His eternal glory.
The Rapture and the Appearing, or Sovereignty and Responsibility
By H.J. Vine01CO 15:52COL 3:41TH 1:91TH 4:142TH 1:101PE 1:7H.J. Vine preaches on the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, focusing on the Rapture and the Appearing. The Rapture involves the translation to heaven of believers when Christ comes in the air, while the Appearing will be His glorious return to establish His kingdom on earth. Believers are called to be converted, serve the Lord, and eagerly wait for His coming. The special revelation in 1 Thessalonians 4 unveils the catching up of believers to meet the Lord in the air, a moment of pure grace and love from the Lord.
The Lord of Glory
By Arno Clemens Gaebelein0JHN 17:5ACT 7:55ROM 8:291CO 2:82TH 1:10HEB 2:91PE 1:21Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the Lord of Glory, emphasizing how Jesus, who died for us, is the eternal Lord of Glory, manifested in various ways throughout history. From appearing to the prophets to performing mighty miracles, Jesus revealed His Glory on earth. Even in His death on the cross, the focus of His Glory, He displayed obedience and selflessness, ultimately being raised and received into Glory by God. Gaebelein highlights the future manifestation of the Lord of Glory, when every eye shall see Him in His Majesty and Glory, and believers will be glorified with Him.
Mount of Transfiguration
By George Warnock0MAT 16:28LUK 9:292TH 1:10George Warnock preaches about the transfiguration of Jesus on the Mount, where His appearance was altered, and His garments were shining with His own light, giving a preview of the Kingdom of God to the three disciples. The radiance from within Jesus symbolized His divine nature and the glory of the Kingdom. Moses and Elijah appeared, discussing Jesus' upcoming death on the Cross, representing the Law and the Prophets bearing witness to Christ. This event foreshadowed the future glory to be revealed when Christ returns and is glorified in His saints.
The Centrality and Supremacy of Christ to the Individual Believer
By T. Austin-Sparks0The Supremacy of ChristSpiritual MaturityGAL 2:20GAL 4:19EPH 3:172TH 1:10HEB 1:1T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the centrality and supremacy of Christ in the life of the believer, explaining that Christ is not only present within but is the very essence of the believer's life. He discusses how believers must recognize Christ as their life source, moving away from legalism and embracing grace through faith. Sparks highlights the importance of having a clearly defined understanding of Christ within, which leads to spiritual maturity and victory over sin. He concludes by affirming that the ultimate goal is for Christ to be glorified in the believer, reflecting His glory to the world.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
When he shall come to be glorified in his saints - As the grace of God is peculiarly glorified in saving sinners and making them into saints, this gracious power will be particularly manifested in the great day, when countless millions will appear before that throne who have come out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. And to be admired - Οαυμασθηναι· To be wondered at among and on the account of all them that believe. Much as true believers admire the perfections of the Redeemer of mankind, and much as they wonder at his amazing condescension in becoming man, and dying for the sins of the world; all their present amazement and wonder will be as nothing when compared with what they shall feel when they come to see him in all his glory, the glory that he had with the father before the world was. In reference to this we may apply those words of St. John: "Beloved, now are we the sons of God; and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that when he shall appear we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is." Jo1 3:2. Instead of τοις πιστευουσιν, them that believe, τοις πιστευσασιν, them that have believed, is the reading of ABCDEF, many others, the later Syriac, Slavonic, Vulgate, and Itala, with most of the Greek fathers. This reading is undoubtedly genuine. Because our testimony - was believed in that day - The members of this sentence seem to have been strangely transposed. I believe it should be read thus: "In that day, when he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and admired among all them that have believed; for our testimony was believed among you." The Thessalonians had credited what the apostles had said and written, not only concerning Jesus Christ in general, but concerning the day of judgment in particular.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
"When He shall have come." glorified in his saints--as the element and mirror IN which His glory shall shine brightly (Joh 17:10). admired in all them that believe--Greek, "them that believed." Once they believed, now they see: they had taken His word on trust. Now His word is made good and they need faith no longer. With wonder all celestial intelligences (Eph 3:10) shall see and admire the Redeemer on account of the excellencies which He has wrought in them. because, &c.--Supply for the sense, among whom (namely, those who shall be found to have believed) you, too, shall be; "because our testimony unto (so the Greek for 'among') you was believed" (and was not rejected as by those "who obey not the Gospel," Th2 1:8). The early preaching of the Gospel was not abstract discussions, but a testimony to facts and truths experimentally known (Luk 24:48; Act 1:8). Faith is defined by BISHOP PEARSON as "an assent unto truths, credible upon the testimony of God, delivered unto us by the apostles and prophets" (originally delivering their testimony orally, but now in their writings). "Glorified in His saints" reminds us that holiness is glory in the bud; glory is holiness manifested.
John Gill Bible Commentary
When he shall come to be glorified in his saints,.... Or by them who are set apart for holiness and happiness by God the Father; whose sins are expiated by the blood and sacrifice of Christ; to whom he is made sanctification; and who are sanctified by the Spirit and grace of God; and in whom Christ has a peculiar interest, through his Father's gift, his own purchase, and the power of his grace: and when he comes a second time he will be glorified in these persons; he will appear glorious to them; he will come in his own glory both as God and man; and in his Father's glory, authority, and majesty, conferred on him as the Judge of the whole earth; and with the glory of his angels, who will accompany him. And he will also bestow a glory on them; their souls will be endowed with perfect knowledge and holiness; and their bodies will be made like to his glorious body; and both will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father; and this glory on the members of Christ will redound to the glory of him their head. And as he will then, in the most full and clear manner, display the glory of his person and perfections, of his wisdom, power, faithfulness, and goodness, set off the glory of his offices, and, the administration of them, and open the riches both of his grace and glory to them; so they will, in return, ascribe honour, praise, and glory, to him, and give him the glory of their salvation to all eternity: and to be admired in all them that believe; who are the same with the saints; these are convertible terms; for no man can be a saint, unless he is a believer in Christ, let him make what pretensions to holiness he will: and no man can be a true believer in Christ, unless he is a saint; for true faith works by love, and in a way of holiness; and in those, or by those that are sanctified by faith in him, will he be admired when he appears a second time. He is admired by them now; he is with them the chiefest among ten thousands, and altogether lovely: they wonder at the glory and beauty of his person, and the fulness of his grace; and are amazed that such as they are should be admitted to communion with him; and how much more will they wonder, when they shall see him as he is? and he will be admired by others on the account of them, when they shall see those that they have despised, and persecuted, and accounted as the filth of the world, and the offscouring of all things, received into the arms of Jesus with all the expressions of tenderness and love; placed at his right hand, and set down with him on his throne, clothed with white robes, and crowns on their head, and palms in their hands: and he himself will be admired with them, when they shall see him whom they took to be a mere man, and who was a man of sorrows, and acquainted with griefs, and was loaded with reproach and ignominy, and at last suffered a shameful death, coming in the clouds of heaven in power and great glory as the Judge of quick and dead; thus will he be admired by them, in them, and with them. (Because our testimony among you was believed) in that day; the phrase, "in that day", belongs to all that goes before, as that Christ shall take vengeance on wicked men, and they shall be punished by him, and he shall be glorified and admired in and by his people in that day, when he shall be revealed from heaven, and come to judge both quick and dead. Though some versions read it in construction with the clause immediately preceding, "because our testimony among you was believed in that day"; or concerning that day; that is, you gave credit to the testimony we bore, when among you, concerning this illustrious day of the Lord; or our testimony, the ministry of the word by us, in which we bore a testimony to the person and grace of Christ, to his first, and to his second coming, was received and embraced by you with a view to this day, and to the enjoyment of the glory of it. The Arabic version renders it, "for our testimony will be true in that day"; that is, it will appear to be so, everything we have said will be accomplished then. The Syriac version is very remote, "that our testimony concerning you may be believed in that day": but it is best to read this clause in a parenthesis, as in our version; which is an application of what is said to the Thessalonians, who might conclude, that since they had embraced the testimony of the Lord Jesus, borne unto him by his apostles, they would be found among the number of the saints and believers, in whom Christ would be glorified and admired; the consideration of which might animate and encourage them to endure afflictions and persecutions with patience, and to hold out to the end, and at last enjoy the heavenly glory, for which the apostle next prays.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
1:10 that day: The day of the Lord (2:2; 1 Thes 5:2-4; see “The Day of the Lord” Theme Note).