SF603 - HOW CAN I STAND FIRM ( 2 Thessalonians 2 1-5 13-17)

SF603

HOW CAN I STAND FIRM

2 Thessalonians 2:1-5; 13-17

INTRODUCTION

CBT:    As we await Christ’s return we are to live in ways that demonstrate faithfulness to Jesus Christ.

TA:      To help young adults describe ways they can demonstrate faithfulness to JC as they await His return.

What if you knew that the Rapture would take place tomorrow - What would you do?

Name 5 things...

Why are you not doing them now?

Paul teaches us that we are to live each day in the shadow of the Cross and the promise of the Coming.

Three Princplies for Living in the “Last Day”...

1A.       REFUSE TO BE SHAKEN (1-4)

By Unfounded Stories (1-2)

By Uncertain Signs (3-4)

Paul is talking about the anti-christ and the Tribulation

2A.       REMEMBER THE SCRIPTURES (5-12)

Evil Restrained (5-7)

Evil Revealed (8-10a)

Evil Rewarded (10b-12)

3A.       REMAIN STEADFAST (13-17)

Recognize God’s Work in Your Life (13-15)

Remember to Look to God for Strength (16-17)

APPLICATION

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