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. Church Life in Expectancy of . Christ’s Return. References. New Testament Commentary. , . Hendriksen. & . Kistemaker. The Bible Knowledge Commentary. , . Walvoord. & . Zuck. The Bible Exposition Commentary. 25. th. Oct 2015 Sunday. The City of Thessalonica. “Free City”. Prosper City. “So long as nature does not change, Thessalonica will remain wealthy and fortunate.”. The City of Thessalonica. People in Synagogue. 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.. EXAMPLE. (1 . THESS. 2:1-12). Lesson 5 for August 4, 2012. The courage of the apostles . (. v. 1-2). The character of the apostles . (. v. 3). No . errors. No . impurity. No . deception. The way of presenting the message . 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 2:1-12. 1 Thessalonians 2:1–12 (ESV. ). “. For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. . 2. But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. . 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 . 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 (ESV. ). “. Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. . 2. 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: . . 1. Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run . swiftly. and be glorified, just as . it is. with you, . 2 . and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; for not all have faith. . 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 .