In this final session, we conclude our look at 2 Thessalonians. In the final chapter of this book, Paul deals with some practical issues of how to deal with those who have become undisciplined in the community. In the end, Paul is confident that the work that the Lord has begun in their midst will be completed because He is faithful.
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We continue our discussion of the Rebellion and the revealing of the Lawless One that must precede the coming Day of Lord. This Lawless One (also known as the Antichrist, the Beast, the Son of Destruction) will stand opposed to all “gods,” particularly the One True God in the Last Days. Yet Christ will destroy him at His arrival.
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2 Thessalonians chapter 2 is one of the more difficult passages in Paul’s writings. Disturbed by a false teaching that they have already entered the Day of the Lord - the time of final judgment - Paul assuages the Thessalonians fears that this Day has already arrived. This Day of the Lord will not arrive until two things happen first: 1) The Rebellion occurs and 2) the Lawless One is revealed.
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In this session we finish our tour of 1 Thessalonians and begin 2 Thessalonians. Paul praises the church for continuing in their steadfastness, despite lingering affliction, reminding them that God will justly repay those who do not know Him and have not obeyed the Gospel at the arrival of Christ.
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In this session we consider what Paul says about The Day of the Lord in chapter 5. This day, a day of destruction and doom for those who do not know Christ, will not be a day that takes followers by surprise. Jesus’ arrival will be to deliver His people from the coming wrath and the herald of that wrath for those who are trusting in others false messiahs.
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In this session we consider Paul’s teaching about the arrival of the Lord in terms of those who have already “fallen asleep through Jesus” in the last verses of chapter 4. When Jesus arrives, He will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep through Him. He will first raise the bodies of these and then He will “snatch up” those who are left behind to join Him in the air. This passage serves as one of the foundational passages on the doctrine of the Rapture of the Church.
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This week we focus primarily on the teaching related to the arrival/appearing of our Lord Jesus and what will happen to those who have already “fallen asleep” through Him. Those who have already died as Christians at the Lord’s arrival will not miss out on anything; they will be the first to experience the resurrection.
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We close out chapter 3 and the first major division of the book. Here Paul exhorts the Thessalonians to continue on in faith and love, since their growing love would cultivate their holiness which in turn would confirm their blamelessness. As we begin the exhortation section of the letter, Paul gives instructions related to sexual holiness and honor.
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In this session, we consider what Paul has to say about those who are hindering the spread of the Gospel and also the joy, hope and pride that he has in the saints at Thessalonica.
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This week we explore Paul’s teaching on the Gospel as the Message of Salvation, the power of God at work among His people doing what only the Message of Truth can do.
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We consider Paul’s continuing narrative in chapter of 1 Thessalonians where he gives the proper and pure motivations that should be at the heart of all ministry.
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This week we continue our discussion of chapter 1 and the importance of example and imitation in the context of affliction in the life of the church.
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In this session, we take a closer look at the first chapter. In spite of much affliction, the Followers at Thessalonica turned from their old, dead way of life to follow the One True King and Savior - Jesus. All that had taken place in their midst was not by chance, it was all part of the Father’s plan to draw them out of the World and transfer them to His eternal Kingdom.
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We begin our study by situating the Letters to the Thessalonians in their historical and cultural context and then reading through 1 Thessalonians.
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