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Pastor Rob Davis: 2 Thess. 3:6-18
In 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 Paul closes this letter with 3 exhortations.
- Paul gives an exhortation concerning the unruly.
- Stay away from those who are unruly (v. 6).
- Imitate our example:
- We were disciplined (v. 7)
- We labored for our food (v. 8)
- We lived as an example (v. 9)
- We taught you this before (v. 10)
- The unruly must stop meddling and start working (vs. 11-12)!
- Those who disobey must be disciplined (vs. 13-15).
- Paul gives an exhortation concerning peace.
- May God grant you peace and His presence (v. 16).
- Don’t fret over the authenticity of this letter (v. 17).
- Paul gives an exhortation concerning grace (v. 18).
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2006
Pastor Rob Davis: 2 Thess. 3:1-5
In 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Paul makes three statements that reveal His passion for and dependency on the Lord, His Word, and His work.
- Paul requests prayer.
- “Pray that the gospel will spread rapidly and be glorified” (v. 1).
- “Pray that we will be rescued from unrighteous and evil non-believers” (v. 2).
- Paul professes his confidence in the Lord.
- “The Lord is faithful!” (v. 3)
- He will strengthen you (v. 3b).
- He will protect you (v. 3c).
- “The Lord will continue to work obedience in you!” (v. 4)
- Paul prays.
- “May the Lord clear the way for you to live in His love for you” (v. 5a).
- “May the Lord clear the way for you to live in His steadfastness” (v. 5b).
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10
2006
Pastor Rob Davis: 2 Thess. 2:13-17
In 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Paul gives thanks to God for four actions He takes in the lives of those who are loved by Him.
- God chose those whom He loves.
- from the beginning (13a)
- for salvation (13b)
- through sanctification (13c)
- by the Spirit (13d)
- by faith in the gospel
- God called those whom He loves.
- through the gospel (14a)
- to gain the glory of Christ (14b)
- God demands obedience from those whom He loves (15).
- God provides obedience for those whom He loves.
- by giving grace in the past:
- He has loved us (16a)
- He has given us comfort (16b)
- He has given us hope (16c)
- by giving grace in the present and future:
- He will comfort us as we work and preach (17a,c)
- He will strengthen us as we work and preach (17b,c)
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09
2006
Pastor Rob Davis: 2 Thess. 2:8-12
In 2 Thessalonians 2:8-12 Paul shows us 3 activities of God on the Day of the Lord.
- God will reveal the lawless one.
- Who comes as Satan’s representative (v. 9a)
- Who comes with power and false signs and wonders (v. 9b)
- Who comes with deceiving wickedness (v. 10a)
- God will destroy the lawless one.
- By the breath of His mouth (v. 8a)
- By the splendor of His coming (v. 8b)
- God will judge the wicked.
- Because they believe what is false
- Proven by their rejection of the gospel (v. 10b, 12a).
- Confirmed by God sending a deluding influence (v. 11)
- Because they loved the wickedness rather than the gospel (v. 12b)
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09
2006
Pastor Rob Davis: 2 Thess. 2:1-7
In 2 Thessalonians 2:1-7 Paul give 3 reasons why the Thessalonians believers should not be shaken in their faith or deceived by false teachings about the return of Christ (2:1-3a).
- Before Christ returns an apostasy must come (3b).
- Before Christ returns the Antichrist must be revealed (3c).
- Who steals God’s glory (v. 4a)
- Who usurps God’s rule (v. 4b)
- Who is now restrained (v. 6, 7b)
- Who is already active (v. 7a)
- Paul has told them about these things before (v. 5).
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10
09
2006
Pastor Rob Davis: 2 Thess. 1:5-12
In 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12 Paul reveals 3 ways in which God’s glory is shown.
God’s glory is shown:
- In the righteous judgment of believers.
- Evidenced by their persevering faith (v. 5a).
- Resulting in kingdom entrance (v. 5b).
- with rest (v. 7a)
- when Jesus is revealed (v. 7b)
- from heaven (v. 7c)
- with power (v. 7d)
- for judgment (v. 7e)
- In the righteous judgment of non-believers.
- With affliction (v. 6).
- for those who don’t know God (v. 8a)
- for those who don’t obey God (v. 8b)
- Resulting in Hell.
- separated from His presence (v. 9a)
- separated from His glory (v. 9b)
- when Jesus is revealed (v. 10a)
- in His saints
- as they stand in awe (v. 10b)
- In the lives of believers.
- As He perseveres through them (v. 11a)
- As He works powerfully in them (v. 11b)
- As he glorifies Himself (v. 12).
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3
09
2006
Pastor Rob Davis: 2 Thess. 1:1-4
Paul begins his 2nd letter to the Thessalonians by using two elements common to 1st century letters.
- Paul writes a greeting.
- The senders (v. 1a).
- The recipients (v. 1b).
- The blessing (v. 2).
- Paul writes a thanksgiving.
- Paul is thankful to God (v. 3a).
- Paul is thankful for the church (v. 3b).
- Because their faith is growing (v. 3c).
- Because their love is growing (v. 3d).
- Paul boasts about God’s work in the church.
- Their enduring perseverance (v. 4).
- Their enduring faith (v. 4).
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