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2 Thessalonians
keyword: pray
2 Thessalonians 1:11 - To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power,
Who wrote
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy
Where and when to write
Paul wrote this epistle around AD51 at Corinth, within several months of the former epistle
dealing with the issues regarding the end times (eschatology)
similar themes as in the first epistle to Thessalonians church
Why to write
commend them in the faith for their growth and faithfulness
to correct the doctrinal error about the day of the Lord
warn the idle to get back to work
What it mentioned
early
greeting
Peace from God, grace to you
assure (thanksgiving)
faith
your faith is growing abundantly
love
the love of everyone of you for one another is increasing
perseverance
in persecution
in affliction
we boast about you in the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions that you are enduring
now
Jesus Christ's coming
the righteous judgment
you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering
to repay with affliction to those who afflict you
to grant relief to those who are afflicted
Jesus Christ and His mighty angels in flaming fire inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of Lord Jesus
they suffer from the punishment of eternal destruction
away from
the glory of His might
the presence of the Lord
revealed from the heaven
coming the mighty angels
be glorified in His saints
be marveled at among you believers (based on Paul's testimonials)
to this end
we always pray for you
make you worthy (mentioned again) of His calling
may fulfil every resolve for good and every work of faith by His power
mentioned again the expected outcome
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
Then, what consequence it resulted in?
What implication to me?
My vision is so limited to the near future
What is the day of Jesus Christ's coming back? How do I think of that day?
Am my life and living worthy of the calling and God's kingdom I am suffering?
Do I believe God will repay those who afflict believers? inflict vengeance?
How do I pray for those who I love and care - their faith, love and hope
who read
To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:
2 Thessalonians 3:1 - Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you,
What is said early?
The man of lawlessness
not to be shaken by any word, letter about the day of Jesus Christ coming
let no one deceive you in any way
the signs before that day (Paul told Thessalonians before)
rebellion
the man of lawlessness is revealed
take the seat in the temple of God
opposes the so-called god
exalts himself
proclaiming himself to be God
due to the activity of Satan, with all power and false sign and wonders
wicked deception
refused to love truth and to be saved
God give them strong delusion so that
believing falsehood
1 more item...
had pleasure in unrighteousness
be condemned
the son of destruction
at Jesus Christ's coming, the revealed man of lawlessness will be killed by the breath of His mouth
stand firm
the beloved brothers ought to always give thanks
chosen as the firstfruits to be saved
through
sanctification by the Spirit
belief in the truth
called you through Paul's gospel
stand firm and hold fast to the tradition
taught by Paul's words
our Lord Jesus Christ and God our father establish them in every good work and word
What is said now?
what is more?
finally
pray for us
the word of the Lord
may speed ahead and be honored
Paul and his team may be delivered from the wicked and evil men
Lord is faithful (Paul believed and trusted)
HE will establish you and guard you against the evil one
we have confidence in the Lord about you
doing the things Paul's command
may the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ
What is later said?
warning now
command you
keep away from any brother walking in idleness
not in the tradition received from Paul
if not working, let no eating
work quietly to earn their own living
command and encourage them in Jesus Christ
imitate us
not idle when being with you all
ate and paid
worked day and night with toil and labor
not be a burden to any of you
why he wrote
Jesus Christ's second coming is not known by anyone
His return is not an excuse for a believer to be idle and not working and relied on others
so imitate Paul and his team that work and eat and pay and not a burden to others
commanding, setting examples, encouraging, and warning in Jesus Christ
my reflection
work for the Lord
understand the words of the Lord
bring up His people in Jesus Christ who is faithful
we are the examples to others
ask for praying for us