Exploring 2 Thessalonians: Afflictions, Day of the Lord, and Obedient Living
Written by Paul around 51 AD during his second missionary journey, 2 Thessalonians addresses afflictions, preparation for the Day of the Lord, the revelation of the Man of Lawlessness, and instructions on living an obedient and disciplined life. The letter clarifies teachings and traditions, urging believers to stand firm in faith despite persecutions and challenges.
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That the Name of Our Lord Jesus Will Be Glorified in You 2 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians Introduction -Afflictions Preparation for the Day of the Lord Revelation of the Man of Lawlessness Restrainingof the Man of Lawlessness Responses to the Man of Lawlessness Preparation for the Coming of the Lord Recognize an Obedient Life Recognize a Disciplined Life Recognize Godly Instruction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 10/11 Teaching Training 11/15 2:1-5 2:6-9 2:10-17 Chapter 3 12/20 3:1-5 3:6-15 3:16-18
Key Verse So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us. 2 Thessalonians 2:15
Watch for Key (repeated) words Faith / Believe Afflict Lawlessness Triads Persecutions, Afflictions, Suffering (1:4-5) First Person Singular 2Th 3:17
Background Written around 51 AD, Paul s second canonized letter Second missionary journey Thessalonica is the second church in Europe (Macedonia of Greece) Jews of Thessalonica form a mob, drag host Jason before authorities Brethren of Thessalonica hurry Paul, Silas (aka Silvanus), and Timothy to Berea Jews of Thessalonica follow to Berea to cause trouble there Paul continues on to Athens Silas and Timothy remain in Berea and slip back to Thessalonica Paul continues from Athens to Corinth to spend a lengthy time there Silas and Timothy rejoin Paul in Corinth with good news of Thessalonian church Paul writes 1 Thessalonians while in Corinth because of this good news Paul writes 2 Thessalonians very shortly after to clarify the Day of the Lord Acts 17:1-15; 18:1-5
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2 Thessalonians Introduction - Afflictions Preparation for the Day of the Lord Revelation of the Man of Lawlessness Restraining of the Man of Lawlessness Responses to the Man of Lawlessness Preparation for the Coming of the Lord Recognize an Obedient Life Recognize a Disciplined Life Recognize Godly Instruction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 10/11 Teaching Training 11/15 2:1-5 2:6-9 2:10-17 Chapter 3 12/20 3:1-5 3:6-15 3:16-18
Introduction - Afflictions 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 1. Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: 2. Grace to you and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3. We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren, as is only fitting, because your faith is greatly enlarged, and the love of each one of you toward one another grows ever greater; 4. therefore, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure.
Introduction - Afflictions 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 5. This isa plain indication of God s righteous judgment so that you will be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which indeed you are suffering. 6. For after all it is only just for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you, 7. and to give relief to you who are afflicted and to us as well when the Lord Jesus will be revealed from heaven with His mighty angels in flaming fire, 8. dealing out retribution to those who do not know God and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.
Introduction - Afflictions 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 9. These will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power, 10.when He comes to be glorified in His saints on that day, and to be marveled at among all who have believed for our testimony to you was believed. 11.To this end also we pray for you always, that our God will count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power, 12.so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Thessalonians Introduction - Afflictions Preparation for the Day of the Lord Revelation of the Man of Lawlessness Restraining of the Man of Lawlessness Responses to the Man of Lawlessness Preparation for the Coming of the Lord Recognize an Obedient Life Recognize a Disciplined Life Recognize Godly Instruction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 10/11 Teaching Training 11/15 2:1-5 2:6-9 2:10-17 Chapter 3 12/20 3:1-5 3:6-15 3:16-18
Introduction - Afflictions 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 1. Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: 2. Grace to you and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3. We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren, as is only fitting, because your faith is greatly enlarged, and the love of each one of you toward one another grows ever greater; 4. therefore, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure.
Introduction - Afflictions 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 5. This isa plain indication of God s righteous judgment so that you will be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which indeed you are suffering. 6. For after all it is only just for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you, 7. and to give relief to you who are afflicted and to us as well when the Lord Jesus will be revealed from heaven with His mighty angels in flaming fire, 8. dealing out retribution to those who do not know God and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.
Introduction - Afflictions 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 9. These will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power, 10.when He comes to be glorified in His saints on that day, and to be marveled at among all who have believed for our testimony to you was believed. 11.To this end also we pray for you always, that our God will count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power, 12.so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Thessalonians Introduction - Afflictions Preparation for the Day of the Lord Revelation of the Man of Lawlessness Restraining of the Man of Lawlessness Responses to the Man of Lawlessness Preparation for the Coming of the Lord Recognize an Obedient Life Recognize a Disciplined Life Recognize Godly Instruction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 10/11 Teaching Training 11/15 2:1-5 2:6-9 2:10-17 Chapter 3 12/20 3:1-5 3:6-15 3:16-18
Key Verse So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us. 2 Thessalonians 2:15
