New Testament Survey
C. A prayer for the Thessalonian believers: II Thessalonians 2:13-17
1. Thanksgiving because of God's choice of them: II Thessalonians 2:13-14
a. He chose them to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit
and belief of the truth: II Thessalonians 2:13
- b. He called them by the Gospel to the obtaining of the glory of
Jesus: II Thessalonians 2:14
- 2. Exhortation to steadfastness: Hold fast that which you have been taught:
II Thessalonians 2:15
- 3. A prayer for their comfort and stability: II Thessalonians 2:16-17a. The ones to whom the prayer is directed: II Thessalonians 2:16b. Contents of the prayer: II Thessalonians 2:17(1) Comfort you.(2) Stablish you in every good word and work.
IV. Commands in the light of Christ's return: II Thessalonians 3:1-15
A. A command to pray: II Thessalonians 3:1-2
1. For liberty to spread the Gospel: II Thessalonians 3:1
2. For safety of the messengers: II Thessalonians 3:2
a. From unreasonable men.
b. From wicked men.
c. From all who do not have the faith.
B. A command to grow spiritually: II Thessalonians 3:3-5
1. Be established in the Lord: II Thessalonians 3:3
2. Be kept from evil in the Lord: II Thessalonians 3:3
3. Do the things commanded: II Thessalonians 3:4
4. Direct your hearts into the love of God: II Thessalonians 3:5
5. Wait patiently for the return of Christ: II Thessalonians 3:5
C. Commands regarding conduct and relationships: II Thessalonians 3:6-12
1. Withdraw from those who walk disorderly and not according to the
Word: II Thessalonians 3:6
- 2. Follow right examples of spiritual leadership: II Thessalonians 3:7-103. Each believer is to be productive: II Thessalonians 3:10-124. Do not be weary in well-doing: II Thessalonians 3:135. Have no company with those who do not obey the Word: II Thessalonians 3:146. Do not count the disorderly as enemies, but admonish them as brothers:
II Thessalonians 3:15
V. Conclusion: II Thessalonians 3:16-18
A. The supplication: II Thessalonians 3:16
l. The Lord give you peace.
2. The Lord be with you all.
B. The authentication: Signature by the hand of Paul: II Thessalonians 3:17
C. The benediction: II Thessalonians 3:18