STEADFAST: A Study in 2 Thessalonians (Lesson 1 - Steadfast Faith)

Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - 2 Thessalonians 1 (2 Thessalonians 1:1-12; 2:1-3; Acts 16:19-27; James 1:3; Galatians 6:2; 2 Corinthians 4:4 & 6; Colossians 3:4; Revelation 19:11-14; 21:1-3)

 

This new church at Thessalonica is now growing and thriving, but they have a lot of questions. This new church is like a lot of us. When it comes to subjects like the rapture and the coming of the Lord, they were confused. Paul writes this second letter to help them understand and find peace in the promises of the Lord's return. Their job till Jesus comes was simply to be Steadfast in the Lord!

 

STEADFAST: A Study in 2 Thessalonians
Lesson 1: Steadfast Faith

 

I. Introduction

1. Salutation

2. Greetings

 

II. Encouragement in persecutions

A. Thankful for their spiritual growth

B. Encouragement in trials in view of the Lord's return

III. The Big question: Is this speaking of the Rapture or The Second Coming of Christ?

A. Things to ask and consider

--- 1. When will this happen?

--- 2. Who is with Jesus?

--- 3. What will happen at the end?

B. What the Second Coming will look like?

--- 1. punish the lost

--- 2. rejoice with the saved

 

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