A Final Word - Commandments
Miles Seaborn
2 Thess. 3:1-17
Intro: This final chapter of the two books is appropriately focused upon a ''soundness'' of Christian discipleship until the Lord returns' Remember, the second book is a second letter itself - inextricably tied with the first one, but clearly a separate letter. The ''movement'' of this second epistle reveals excellent balance on Paul's part concerning attitudes we should possess about the return of Christ!
In Chapter 1, the Lord's return is held as great consolation for the saints in their great distresses; both consolation for the present in vv. 4-7, and compensation for the future in vv. 8-12.
In Chapter 2, Paul gives a word of correction concerning the wrong ideas afloat about the Lord's return and certain matters connected with it. Paul guides and corrects as the ''when'' and ''why'' of the coming.
Then in Chapter 3, Paul passes on to give commandment - not as a military general, but as an apostle of the Lord. Four times that word command appears in this chapter (vv 4, 6, 10, 12). The passage could be outlined by the uses of that word command.
First books written, one of the earliest letter of Paul written before the gospels.
Practical application:
Finally, finished his theological foundation, has major things to say, so he is trying to wind it up'
''Pray for us!'' This is the greatest Christian next to Christ. The Lord has appeared to him several times. He spent 3 years in Arabia getting his theology together, yet he appeals, ''Brethren, pray for me.'' If he sensed that need, how much more you and I.
Continual action is a command mode. Continue always to pray for us.
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Commandments
Samuel. God forbid that I should sin by failing to pray for you.''
''That the message of the Lord may spread and be honored.''
Two verbs present tense. ''Spread.'' To run a race effectively. ''Be honored'' - Continued glory - triumph. From the Olympic games. (Ps. 147:15)
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Miles Seaborn
2 Thess. 3:1-17
Intro: This final chapter of the two books is appropriately focused upon a ''soundness'' of Christian discipleship until the Lord returns' Remember, the second book is a second letter itself - inextricably tied with the first one, but clearly a separate letter. The ''movement'' of this second epistle reveals excellent balance on Paul's part concerning attitudes we should possess about the return of Christ!
In Chapter 1, the Lord's return is held as great consolation for the saints in their great distresses; both consolation for the present in vv. 4-7, and compensation for the future in vv. 8-12.
In Chapter 2, Paul gives a word of correction concerning the wrong ideas afloat about the Lord's return and certain matters connected with it. Paul guides and corrects as the ''when'' and ''why'' of the coming.
Then in Chapter 3, Paul passes on to give commandment - not as a military general, but as an apostle of the Lord. Four times that word command appears in this chapter (vv 4, 6, 10, 12). The passage could be outlined by the uses of that word command.
First books written, one of the earliest letter of Paul written before the gospels.
Practical application:
Finally, finished his theological foundation, has major things to say, so he is trying to wind it up'
''Pray for us!'' This is the greatest Christian next to Christ. The Lord has appeared to him several times. He spent 3 years in Arabia getting his theology together, yet he appeals, ''Brethren, pray for me.'' If he sensed that need, how much more you and I.
Continual action is a command mode. Continue always to pray for us.
Pg.2
Commandments
Samuel. God forbid that I should sin by failing to pray for you.''
''That the message of the Lord may spread and be honored.''
Two verbs present tense. ''Spread.'' To run a race effectively. ''Be honored'' - Continued glory - triumph. From the Olympic games. (Ps. 147:15)
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