PPT-2 Thessalonians

Reminders to the Church Recap Written by Paul probably in response to something that happened to lead the congregation astray 2 nd letter repeats many of the same themes but with further explanation. 8 Ways To Be Ready. 8 Ways To Be Ready. Watch Yourself. But . you, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day would overtake you . like . a thief; . for . you are all sons of light and sons of day. We are not of night nor of darkness;. Church Life in Expectancy of . Christ’s Return. References. New Testament Commentary. , . Hendriksen. & . Kistemaker. The Bible Knowledge Commentary. , . Walvoord. & . Zuck. The Bible Exposition Commentary. Comforted. Paul knew the God of Comfort (2 Cor. 1.3).. He references his experiences in Asia (vv5-8).. Trouble in . Iconium. - Acts 14.1-6. Trouble in . Lystra. and . Derbe. - Acts 14.19-20. 2 Corinthians 11.24ff. Commendable Church Growth. December 20, 2015. Defining “Church”. 2 Thessalonians 1:1,2. Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the . church. of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.. Auditorium Class Fall 2013. Audience: . Thessalonian. Christians. Location of writing: Corinth. Date of letter: A.D. 51 or 52. Historical Setting: Second Missionary Journey. Purpose: Encourage newly converted Christians. 1 Thessalonians 4:11. A Christian Aspires To Lead a Simple Life . (1 Thessalonians 4:11). Not a busybody . . 2 Thessalonians 3:11 1 Timothy 5:13 1 Peter 4:15. (1 Thessalonians 2:4) . I. “We have been approved by God” (4a).. Paul, as an apostle was “approved” in a special way, but all Christians should strive to be approved by God. . 1. “Approved” . 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 & 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15. What is Withdrawing?. 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15. It is a command. It involves two things:. “Note that person”. “Do not keep company with him”. It’s object is “every brother who walks disorderly” . 3:6. But . we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us.. Withdrawing From Disorderly Brethren. Challenging them to step it up. Filling in the gaps of their understanding. How now they should live. Expectation of the Lord’s return. Living in the Light. 1 Thessalonians 5. Encouraged. in Your Faith . image of Roman road and baths . from . Pictorial Library of Bible Lands . ©2012 Todd Bolen / BiblePlaces.com . map 10-3 from . Satellite Bible Atlas . ©2013 William Schlegel . 1 Thessalonians 5.11 NET: . a cd of this message will be available (free of charge) immediately following today’s service. a podcast will be available later in the week at calvaryokc.com. This Photo. by Unknown Author is licensed under . THE RAPTURE. RECAP OF OUR LAST STUDY. From our last study, entitled . “The Service of Consecrated Saints”. ,. we learnt that God gives us gifts necessary and appropriate to carry out our responsibility in His Body. For our service to be fruitful, we must be humble and yielded to the Lord. We must receive His grace, develop our ministry, be diligent and seek to glorify Him. Gifts are not for show but for the benefit of of God’s Kingdom.. a podcast will be available later in the week at calvaryokc.com. This Photo. by Unknown Author is licensed under . CC BY-SA. 1 Thessalonians 5:3-28. 1 Thessalonians 5:3-28. 1 Thessalonians 5:3-28. 1. The Bible has a 100% track record .