Saturday, December 7, 2013

2 THESSALONIANS

1. Strengths and weaknesses in the church
It seems like the church had a faith and love for each other that were increasing. Paul also boast about how they had overcome trials and he encourage them in different ways – for example speaking about that God will give relief to they who are troubled.

Paul tells them that a number of events must occur before Jesus returns. Somebody came in among the believers and taught about the coming of Jesus is so close that they could stop working. Both preaching and letters created in this way fear, insecurity and anxiety.

Thessalonica is mentioned in Acts 17:1-9.

2. Main idea of this epistle
It is important for Paul to tell the church that Jesus will not return yet. First there will be a great apostasy and the Antichrist will appear. Seduction will be very great, but the Lord will come and put an end to the Antichrist and his entire army.
Paul asks them to pray about the gospel’s progress, and he exhorts the believers to perform their earthly everyday work.



3. Character and Nature of God
1:5:     God’s judgement is right
1:7:     He gives relief to they who are troubled
1:16:   God loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope.
3:3:     But the Lord is faithful and he strengthen and protects from the evil one.
3:5:     ….the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ

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