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2 Thessalonians. 2 Thessalonians. Chapter 3. 2 Thessalonians. Chapter 3 Outline. Vs 1-3 Paul's request for prayer. Vs 4-5 Paul's confidence in them. Vs 6-15 Instructions about church discipline. Vs 16-18 Paul's closing salutation. 2 Thessalonians. Chapter 3.
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2 Thessalonians Chapter 3
2 Thessalonians Chapter 3 Outline Vs 1-3 Paul's request for prayer Vs 4-5 Paul's confidence in them Vs 6-15 Instructions about church discipline Vs 16-18 Paul's closing salutation
2 Thessalonians Chapter 3 Vs 6-15 Instructions about church discipline vs. 10 Adam Clarke: Re: their problem 1) It injures the recipient (Idleness is sin) 2) It injures the giver 3) It injures the truly needy 4) It injures the community " It destroys initiative, diminishes industry, propagates the worst element in society"
2 Thessalonians Chapter 3 Vs 6-15 Instructions about church discipline Moffatt: Analyzed their situation 1) Tense over the Second Coming of Christ (Afraid family, friends would miss out) 2) A disturbing effect from persecution 3) The irregularity and social disorganization of the community. vs. 12
2 Thessalonians Chapter 3 Vs 16-18 Paul's closing salutation
2 Thessalonians Lessons for us today
2 Thessalonians Lessons for us today 1 1:3-5Be thankful for growth of faith & love 2 1:6Rem that God will taken vengeance - Ro 12:17f 3 ch 2Don't be shaken by erroneous teaching regarding Christ's Second Coming 4 2:11Those hardened against Christ will find it easy to believe a lie
2 Thessalonians Lessons for us today 5 213-17Be thankful for the salvation God has revealed to us 6 3:1-3Pray for missionaries 7 3:6-15Keep from whose who walk disorderly 8 3:7-12Labor honestly for our livelihood
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