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A Study in 1 & 2 Thessalonians

Church Life in Expectancy of Christ’s Return. A Study in 1 & 2 Thessalonians. References. New Testament Commentary , Hendriksen & Kistemaker The Bible Knowledge Commentary , Walvoord & Zuck The Bible Exposition Commentary , New Testament, Volume 2, Wiersbe

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A Study in 1 & 2 Thessalonians

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  1. Church Life in Expectancy of Christ’s Return A Study in 1 & 2 Thessalonians

  2. References • New Testament Commentary, Hendriksen & Kistemaker • The Bible Knowledge Commentary, Walvoord & Zuck • The Bible Exposition Commentary, New Testament, Volume 2, Wiersbe • The Message of 1&2 Thessalonians, Stott • Selected Scriptures reprinted from the Holy Bible, New King James Version

  3. Chapter 2 • Apologia pro vita sua • Paul’s defense of his presence (1 Thes 2:1-16) • Apologia pro absentia sua • Paul’s defense of his absence (1 Thes 2:17-3:13)

  4. Chapter 2 Summary • A Pastor’s Heart • Steward of the Gospel • Mother – gentle and laboring • Father – exhorting and instructing • Herald – proclaiming truth • The Church’s Response • The Word – appreciated, appropriated, applied • The Result – salvation, persecution • The Hope – the return of Christ – a crown of glory

  5. Chapter 3 • Introduction • Paul continues – further develops – the defense of his absence • Satan the barrier • Paul’s longing for the Thessalonians • Paul’s response to the situation • Sends Timothy – reinforcement & reconnaissance • Writes them a letter – rejoicing • Prays for them – remembrance

  6. Reinforcement & Reconnaissance: Timothy • Character • Brother • God’s minister • Fellow-worker • Mission • Establish & comfort • Address tribulations and suffering • Learn of their faith

  7. Reinforcement & Reconnaissance: Satan’s Opposition • Slanderer • Adversary • God of this World • Prince of the powers of the air • Prince of the world rulers in darkness

  8. Reinforcement & Reconnaissance: Timothy • Report • Faith & charity • Precious memories • Reciprocal desire for fellowship

  9. Rejoicing: Paul • Comfort • From affliction & distress • By their faith • Life • Joy • Overflowing that cannot be repaid • That had born great prayer

  10. Remembrance: Prayer • Character • Day and night • Intensely and earnestly • Content • Face-to-face fellowship • Perfect their faith • For Paul, et. Al. • A clear path to them • For the Thessalonians • Love • One another • All men • Establish their hearts blameless • Conclusion • Parousia

  11. Parousia • Chapter 1 • The Son, who was raised for the dead, coming from heaven • Wrath • Chapter 2 • The Lord Jesus Christ • Paul and the Thessalonians in His presence • Hope, joy, crown, glory • Chapter 3 • The Lord Jesus Christ • With all his saints

  12. Parousia

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