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To Walk and to Please God: A Theology of 1 and 2 Thessalonians (New Testament Theology) Paperback – June 25, 2024

by Andrew Malone (Author), Thomas R. Schreiner (Series Editor), Brian S. Rosner (Series Editor)

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An Introduction to the Theology and Themes of 1 and 2 Thessalonians

Like Paul’s other early churches, Thessalonica experienced great societal pressure to conform to the surrounding culture. But amid persecution, the Thessalonians remained faithful to their call to holiness as they patiently awaited Jesus’s return. These epistles provide a positive and practical example of what Christians should believe and how they should behave today.

In this volume of the New Testament Theology series, author Andrew Malone explores 1 and 2 Thessalonians to highlight the life cycle of Christian discipleship―turning away from idols, trusting in the gospel message, having hope that the Lord will return, and continually pleasing the one true God until that return. Through clear and engaging theological examinations, Malone expounds on predominant themes―enhancing gospel reputation, persistence in the face of opposition, Christian life within an unbelieving society, and more―explaining how they are relevant for the church today.

Part of the New Testament Theology Series: Other volumes include Ministry in the New Realm; United to Christ, Walking in the Spirit; and more
Ideal for Church Leaders: A great discipleship resource and tool for modeling after a healthy church
Written by Andrew Malone: Author and lecturer in biblical studies at Ridley College

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	The Joy of Hearing: A Theology of the Book of Revelation	The Mission of the Triune God: A Theology of Acts	United to Christ, Walking in the Spirit: A Theology of Ephesians	From the Manger to the Throne: A Theology of Luke	To Walk and to Please God: A Theology of 1 and 2 Thessalonians

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“Andrew Malone has synthesized the contents of the apostle Paul’s Thessalonian letters, offering a coherent narrative of salvation that traces the life of the believer from one’s turn to God to the return of Christ. With an eye to application both in pastoral ministry and in everyday life, this is a useful resource for all who wish to appropriate the letters of Paul as a word for today.”
―Timothy Brookins, Professor of Early Christianity, Houston Christian University

“If Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians are often on the back burner of our reading lists, Andrew Malone clearly demonstrates why they should move up the pecking order. In a pastorally sensitive way, Malone unpacks Paul’s gospel language, his images of salvation, and his call to walk in holiness as we seek to please God between the ‘now’ and the ‘not yet’ of Christ’s sure and certain return. I warmly commend this little book to the church.”
―Trevor J. Burke, Former Professor of Bible, Moody Bible Institute; visiting lecturer; author, Adopted into God’s Family: Exploring a Pauline Metaphor

About the Author

Andrew S. Malone (ThD, Ridley College) is lecturer in biblical studies at Ridley College in Australia. He is the author of God’s Mediators: A Biblical Theology of Priesthood and Knowing Jesus in the Old Testament? A Fresh Look at Christophanies.

Thomas R. Schreiner (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and associate dean of the School of Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Brian Rosner (PhD, Cambridge) was principal at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia from 2012–2024, where he now lectures in New Testament. He previously taught at the University of Aberdeen and Moore Theological College. Rosner is the author or editor of many books, including How to Find Yourself: Why Looking Inward Is Not the Answer. He is married to Natalie and has four children.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crossway (June 25, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 168 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 143357831X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1433578311
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches

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I recently completed a divinity studies program and took a New Testament course. The "To Walk and to Please God: A Theology of 1 and 2 Thessalonians" would have been a welcomed resource during my studies. With that said, I would recommend this book for anyone in ministry work or laity who desires to deepen their biblical knowledge and understanding.

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I was really looking forward to reading To Walk and to Please God: A Theology of 1 and 2 Thessalonians, and I can say the content is excellent. It offers deep insights into the theology of these books and explores practical applications for today, which has been both enlightening and helpful in my studies.

However, my copy arrived with some unfortunate water damage. While the pages are still readable, it’s disappointing to get a brand-new book in less-than-great condition. The warped pages and slight discoloration don’t impact the quality of the writing, but it does take away from the overall reading experience.

In terms of content, though, I highly recommend it if you’re interested in New Testament theology, particularly the letters to the Thessalonians.

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I was really looking forward to reading To Walk and to Please God: A Theology of 1 and 2 Thessalonians, and I can say the content is excellent. It offers deep insights into the theology of these books and explores practical applications for today, which has been both enlightening and helpful in my studies.

However, my copy arrived with some unfortunate water damage. While the pages are still readable, it’s disappointing to get a brand-new book in less-than-great condition. The warped pages and slight discoloration don’t impact the quality of the writing, but it does take away from the overall reading experience.

In terms of content, though, I highly recommend it if you’re interested in New Testament theology, particularly the letters to the Thessalonians.

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It’s an honor to get to review books of this quality, and with only one year of bible college under my belt I am imminently unqualified, but here goes.

Background: First, this book is published by Crossway, which is a not-for-profit Reformed Christian ministry. This book is part of their “New Testament Theology” series, which is edited by Thomas R Shreiner (Associate Dean of Theology, etc. at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) and Brian S Rosner (PhD Cambridge and Ridley College Principal, Australia). The Author is Andrew S Malone, ThD and lecturer in biblical studies, Ridley College, Australia.

My apologies for a late review (if anyone was waiting). I’m new at reading theological works, and this involved a lot of underlining and thinking. What did I like about this book?

The Organization: A. The book lays out where it’s going, goes there, and then reviews where it went. B. The bones of the outline are made apparent through headings and subheadings in different fonts (thank you!). C. The first part of the book is intentionally laid out in the format of a journey, with a beginning, middle and end lining up with the text's teachings. All these things helped me to follow along (although I had to resort to underlining anyway).

The Scholarship. The author had obviously given the text a *lot* of thought. There were references to both other scriptures as well as quotes of other’s works which were sprinkled in for maximum effect. Generous footnotes, Recommended resources, a General Index and Scripture index are included.
I learned a lot of things I didn’t know and was challenged to “excel still more” as the epilogue puts it.

The Teaching: Throughout my reading experience I got the impression that there was an honest, intentional and intense effort to dig truths out of the text instead of vice versa. I'm pretty comfortable recommending this as a tool for scholars, theologians, pastors, or just anyone that’s serious about digging into Thessalonians and its teachings.

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It’s an honor to get to review books of this quality, and with only one year of bible college under my belt I am imminently unqualified, but here goes.

Background: First, this book is published by Crossway, which is a not-for-profit Reformed Christian ministry. This book is part of their “New Testament Theology” series, which is edited by Thomas R Shreiner (Associate Dean of Theology, etc. at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) and Brian S Rosner (PhD Cambridge and Ridley College Principal, Australia). The Author is Andrew S Malone, ThD and lecturer in biblical studies, Ridley College, Australia.

My apologies for a late review (if anyone was waiting). I’m new at reading theological works, and this involved a lot of underlining and thinking. What did I like about this book?

The Organization: A. The book lays out where it’s going, goes there, and then reviews where it went. B. The bones of the outline are made apparent through headings and subheadings in different fonts (thank you!). C. The first part of the book is intentionally laid out in the format of a journey, with a beginning, middle and end lining up with the text's teachings. All these things helped me to follow along (although I had to resort to underlining anyway).

The Scholarship. The author had obviously given the text a *lot* of thought. There were references to both other scriptures as well as quotes of other’s works which were sprinkled in for maximum effect. Generous footnotes, Recommended resources, a General Index and Scripture index are included.
I learned a lot of things I didn’t know and was challenged to “excel still more” as the epilogue puts it.

The Teaching: Throughout my reading experience I got the impression that there was an honest, intentional and intense effort to dig truths out of the text instead of vice versa. I'm pretty comfortable recommending this as a tool for scholars, theologians, pastors, or just anyone that’s serious about digging into Thessalonians and its teachings.

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Dense but approachable analysis
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To Walk and Please God: A Theology of 1 and 2 Thessalonians presents a rigorous yet approachable analysis of the biblical text. This book is part of a larger New Testament Theology series which, according to the preface, is meant to "supply comprehensive, scholarly, and accessible treatments of theological themes from an evangelical perspective." There is a distinct challenge in producing a work that is both "comprehensive" and "accessible", and arguably in presenting a perspective that is both "scholarly" and "evangelical". But Andrew Malone succeeds admirably on all counts, presenting a lucid treatment suitable for the layman, and an academic approach that is open while respecting his evangelical bona fides.

Malone opens the book by laying out his toolkit - presenting the basic structure of the letters, addressing authorship questions, and explaining various approaches he will use to analyze the text (i.e. compare and contrast, symmetry). He defines terms (i.e. "gospel" and "word") without wading into specialized academic terminology. Most importantly, he relies on the text to speak for itself.

The middle chapters are dense and slow going. They are written more like an academic literary analysis than a modern sermon. There are few if any personal anecdotes and little focus on "life lessons". His analysis is still suitable for the layman, but will require work and effort and occasionally challenge the reader's sensibilities. He balances the need to challenge the reader with respect for their shared faith, something like "I know that we believe this thing, but the text sometimes says something different".

The closest we get to a sermon is in the book's closing chapter. Having done the hard work of teasing out Paul's theology, he spends the last few pages pondering what message 1/2 Thessalonians has for the modern church. He is not prescriptive nor opinionated, instead presenting a variety of perspectives. Is the book an instruction manual? A corrective for a misguided church? An invitation to move past oversimplified views of grace and salvation? Malone doesn't try to answer them, knowing that he's provided readers with new tools and insights to answer them on their own.

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I would highly recommend this is if you are looking to expand your horizon and seek a closer relationship with God.

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A little difficult to dig my way through with minimal background, but I do think there is a lot to learn no matter your education and current path.

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