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2 Thessalonians

WRITER. Apostle Paul

Paul wrote two letters to the church at Thessalonian. The church was a direct result of Paul’s second missionary journey, Acts 17:1-9. The Apostle had been opposed by the Jews, Acts 17:10-15 but the second European church was started. Soon after departure from Thessalonica Paul had written the first letter. The second letter appears to have been written soon after the first letter, it may have been as a result of the return and report of the person who had taken the first letter to the church.

Reason. The Thessalonian believers were very concerned about the "Day of the Lord" and coming deliverance from their persecution.

Paul explains the reason for this persecution, preparing a believer for future glory in heaven, but also seals the enemies of God. Paul tells them that the "Day of the Lord" had still not come, other events were to happen before.

Introduction, Authors, who the letter is for. Blessings. 1:1-2

Encouragement for the persecution. 1:3-12

Instruction concerning the "Day of the Lord." 2:1-12

Encouragement and Thanksgiving. 2:13-17

Prayer and confidence in God. 3:1-5

Instructions to work, warnings. 3:6-15

Conclusions. 3:16-18