The letters to the Thessalonians can and will provide this word. 3  But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.

You’re suffering now, but justice is on the way.

7  That doesn't mean that the spirit of anarchy is not now at work.

Don't Lose Hope (1 of 8) by Jerry Vines. In fact, we worked our fingers to the bone, up half the night moonlighting so you wouldn't be burdened with taking care of us. Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson, The Message (MSG), The Message, Large Print, Brown Trio Leather-Look, Message Slimline Bible--soft leather-look, brown/tan, NIV & The Message Parallel Study Bible, Personal Size, Orchid/Raspberry, The Message Deluxe Gift Bible--soft leather-look, crosshatch denim, The Message Gift and Award Bible, Softcover, Black, My First Message: A Devotional Bible for Kids. A preacher “ignited by tender passion” – that is what God’s people are hungering for, and that is what the world needs! Like a woman in the pains of childbirth, his coming is certain and unavoidable. As false prophets attempt to use the transition to a new millennium for their selfish purposes, it is important that preachers are ready with a word from the Lord.

We tell everyone we meet in the churches all about you. Utmost in the heart of a Christian is the desire to please God. From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. We are bound to thank God always for you, brothers, as it is meet, because that your faith grows exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other abounds; 2 Thessalonians 2:13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: Romans 1:8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3–12. Paul used the word “brothers” as he described what life in the church is like.

The resurrection of Christ from death is the guarantee of our hope for resurrection.

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2  And pray that we'll be rescued from these scoundrels who are trying to do us in. 5  Don't you remember me going over all this in detail when I was with you? B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1959), 21. jQuery("#footnote_plugin_tooltip_3").tooltip({ tip: "#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_3", tipClass: "footnote_tooltip", effect: "fade", fadeOutSpeed: 100, predelay: 400, position: "top right", relative: true, offset: [10, 10] }); A good text for an introductory sermon is 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:10.

II Thessalonians 1:3 ... II Thessalonians 3:1 “As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. 9  They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might 10  on the day he comes to be glorified in his holy people and to be marveled at among all those who have believed.

Later, prepare a separate folder for each sermon. This was one of the very points about which St. Paul was anxious the last time that he had written: then there were deficiencies in their faith (1Thessalonians 3:10). Apocalyptic enthusiasm has been with the church since the beginning. Why, it's only right that we give tha... Read verse in The Message Bible 8  We didn't sit around on our hands expecting others to take care of us.

Think of it: included in God's original plan of salvation by the bond of faith in the living truth.

Because.--This assigns the reason for saying that it was "meet," and does not merely follow after "thank God:" in which case, the words "as it is meet" would have been rather weak, as containing no more than is involved in "we are bound."

Jan 4, 2015. Published by permission. 6  God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you 7  and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well.

The greatest joy and satisfaction comes through our relationships with God’s people (2:19-20). Grace is behind and through all of this, our God giving himself freely, the Master, Jesus Christ, giving himself freely.

Several reasons exist as to why Satan would attack the togetherness experienced by God’s people.

One another, each other. There has also been considerable speculation, much of it centering on 2 Thessalonians 2.

15  Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as you would a fellow believer. 1, 2, 5, 11).

The “man of lawlessness” will deceive those who reject the truth in Christ (2:9-12). We have to do it. 8-9). All Scripture references are from the New International Version unless otherwise noted.

In his first letter to the church he exalted in the fact that the Lord’s message had “rang out” from the Thessalonian church (1 Thess. Such love is not natural to man. 6-7). 12  We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.[3].

The first step in preparation is reading the biblical book from which you will preach.

9  The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan works. 7-9). The Master appears and - puff!

Paul requested his friends in Thessalonica to pray for him.

As the preacher prepares to speak, he must look for points in which the world of his hearers intersects with the biblical text. It is vital that the preacher imitate the Lord, knowing that to some extent the church will imitate the preacher.

But what about those who die before he returns? The joy in ministry is seeing God at work in people’s lives, especially a people in whom you have invested your life. Paul assured them that they had not missed this great day. 11-12 Because we know that this extraordinary day is just ahead, we pray for you all the time—pray that our God will make you fit for what he’s called you to be, pray that he’ll fill your good ideas and acts of faith with his own energy so that it all amounts to something. I am, exist. Increase; by extension, to superabound.

I'm finding that not all "believers" are believers.

At all times. In the final chapter of 2 Thessalonians, Paul turns our attention from the next coming of Christ to how we ought to live in the meantime.

The gospel of Jesus Christ creates the church (1:1-6). 3-4 You need to know, friends, that thanking God over and over for you is not only a pleasure; it’s a must. The nature and identity of this restraining force is uncertain, but the fact that the “man of lawlessness” will be publicly revealed is certain.

F. F. Bruce (Grand Rapids: Wm. He will come personally, visibly and majestically. Probably from ago; deserving, comparable or suitable. 4  Because of the Master, we have great confidence in you. The relationships enjoyed by God’s people are subject to serious attack by Satan (2:17-18).

In a society wracked by scandal, the issue of trust is paramount. From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e.

We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren. These visible expressions of Christian deeds, in spite of persecution, were evidence of a genuine faith. We know you're doing everything we told you and will continue doing it. [3]Leon Morris, The First and Second Epistler to the Thessalonians, The New International Commentary on the New Testament, ed. When speaking of context, the preacher must determine how the message of 1 and 2 Thessalonians applies to his contemporary context. 2 Thessalonians 1:3 German Bible Alphabetical: always and another as because brethren brothers each enlarged ever every faith fitting for give God greater greatly growing grows has increasing is love more of one only other ought rightly so thank thanks the to toward We you your NT Letters: 2 Thessalonians 1:3 We are bound to always give thanks (2 Thess.

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This would have meant that they missed “the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him” (2 Thess.

11  We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. Category: Journal ArticleTags: 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, Letters. Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5–12.