1 Thessalonians 1:10
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Notice how this verse presents Jesus as the deliverer from coming wrath, not just a guide or example. His resurrection isn't just proof of His power, but the very mechanism by which we are rescued from God's righteous judgment. It's a powerful reminder that our salvation is rooted in what Christ has already done through His death and resurrection.
and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.
English Standard Version (ESV)
Paul is commending the Thessalonian believers for their strong faith and love, which he saw as evidence of God's work in them. He reminds them that they turned from idols to serve the living God and are now eagerly anticipating Jesus' return from heaven, the same Jesus God raised from the dead who saves them from future judgment. This expectation is a core part of their newfound identity and hope in Christ.
We all face a future judgment, a 'wrath to come.' But this verse tells us Jesus isn't just a savior; He's our deliverer.
This verse pinpoints Jesus' crucial role in salvation. He doesn't just save us from our sins; He saves us from the righteous judgment that those sins deserve – the 'wrath to come.' This isn't a distant, abstract concept; it's a future reality that Jesus actively rescues us from.
Think about it: God's justice is perfect. Sin demands a penalty. Jesus, by dying for us and rising again, has absorbed that penalty. His resurrection is proof that His sacrifice was accepted and that the wrath has been dealt with for all who trust Him. We are delivered because He conquered the very judgment we could never escape on our own.
Why does Jesus' resurrection matter so much for our waiting? It's the ultimate proof that He has the power to come back for us.
The phrase 'whom he raised from the dead' isn't just a historical note; it's the bedrock of our hope for Jesus' return. His resurrection is God's stamp of approval on Jesus' atoning work and His ultimate victory over death. This same power that brought Jesus back to life is the power that guarantees He will return from heaven to gather us.
When we 'wait for his Son from heaven,' we aren't just idly hoping. We are waiting with confident expectation because the one we wait for has demonstrated absolute power over death and judgment. His resurrection is the down payment on His promised return and our ultimate deliverance.
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Understand the original words
anamenō · Greek Verb
A state of hopeful, expectant anticipation. In the New Testament, it often refers to the posture of the believer awaiting the return of Jesus Christ in glory.
egeirō · Greek Verb
The historical and theological event of Christ’s physical return to life, serving as the foundation of the Christian hope and the vindication of His identity as the Son of God.
orgē · Greek Noun
The divine, righteous indignation and judicial judgment of God against sin and rebellion. It is the catastrophic consequence of rejecting God’s grace.
The Thessalonian believers were facing intense opposition and likely questioning the timing and certainty of Christ's return. Paul's reminder of Jesus' resurrection and His future deliverance provides assurance and hope amidst their suffering.
c. AD 30-33
Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus
Jesus is crucified in Jerusalem and rises from the dead, fulfilling prophecies and establishing the foundation of the Christian faith.
c. AD 30-40
Early Spread of the Gospel
The message of Jesus spreads rapidly through the Roman Empire, carried by apostles and early believers.
c. AD 49-50
Paul's Second Missionary Journey
The Apostle Paul travels through Macedonia and reaches Thessalonica, where he preaches the Gospel and establishes a church.
c. AD 50-51— this verse
Founding of the Thessalonian Church
Paul spends a short time teaching the new believers in Thessalonica, facing opposition from the local Jewish community.
c. AD 51
Paul Writes 1 & 2 Thessalonians
Exiled from Thessalonica, Paul writes his first letter to the church, addressing their questions and encouraging their faith amidst persecution.
This passage directly echoes the promise of Jesus' return from heaven, setting the stage for the waiting mentioned in Thessalonians.
Romans 5:9It speaks to being saved from God's wrath through Jesus' blood, which beautifully parallels the deliverance described in 1 Thessalonians.
1 Corinthians 15:20This chapter powerfully confirms Jesus' resurrection from the dead, the very event that undergirds our hope and the deliverance from death.
1 John 3:2This verse talks about our future hope when Christ appears, aligning with the Thessalonian focus on waiting for His coming from heaven.
Notice how this verse presents Jesus as the deliverer from coming wrath, not just a guide or example. His resurrection isn't just proof of His power, but the very mechanism by which we are rescued from God's righteous judgment. It's a powerful reminder that our salvation is rooted in what Christ has already done through His death and resurrection.
Paul is commending the Thessalonian believers for their strong faith and love, which he saw as evidence of God's work in them. He reminds them that they turned from idols to serve the living God and are now eagerly anticipating Jesus' return from heaven, the same Jesus God raised from the dead who saves them from future judgment. This expectation is a core part of their newfound identity and hope in Christ.
Paul is commending the Thessalonian believers for their strong faith and love, which he saw as evidence of God's work in them. He reminds them that they turned from idols to serve the living God and are now eagerly anticipating Jesus' return from heaven, the same Jesus God raised from the dead who saves them from future judgment. This expectation is a core part of their newfound identity and hope in Christ.
"and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come." — Notice how this verse presents Jesus as the deliverer from coming wrath, not just a guide or example. His resurrection isn't just proof of His power, but the very mechanism by which we are rescued…
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Last reviewed October 2026
