Sermon Tone Analysis
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Pray
1) Background of 2 Thessalonians
a. Written shortly after 1 Thessalonians, probably from Corinth
b. authorship
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Continues to address misunderstanding regarding the return of Christ as well as work ethic.
2) Persecuted?
Be encouraged!, 2 Thess1:3-12
a. 2 Thess 1:3-5
i. Paul is thankful that they continue to grow during persecution (Romans 5:3-4)
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God will use times of suffering for our growth v5
b. 2 Thess 1:6-10
i. God will bring justice, v6
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God will bring rest, v7
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Jesus will come in power and judgement v7-8
1. Judgement on those who do not know God
2. Judgement on those who refuse to obey the Good News
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Punishment, aka hell, is real.
Eternal separation from Jesus, v9
v. Jesus will be glorified, receiving all honor, v10
c. 2 Thess 1:11-12
i. Paul’s prayer for the Thessalonian church, that they be worthy of their salvation in Jesus.
V11
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This will result in honor for Jesus and for the believers, v12
3) When will Jesus return?, 2 Thess 2:1-12
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He hasn’t returned yet, 2 Thess 2:1-3
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The man of lawlessness, the antichrist, 2 Thess 2:3-12
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Only the Father knows when Jesus
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An antichrist for each generation
Conclusion
A. Suffering, trials, difficulties, persecution are to be expected
B. We should grow through the hardship, living a life worthy of our salvation
C. Jesus will bring justice.
We don’t have to.
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