Second Thessalonians
01. Description of Thessalonians’ faith
02. Apostasy in last days
03. Yield fruit through work
Acrostic Theme: Day
Author: Paul the Apostle
Date Written: 53AD
Audience: Jesus-followers in Thessalonica
Key Verse: 2:15-17
Outline:
Introduction (1:1-2)
I. Encouragement In Persecutions (1:3-12)
A. Thankful For Their Spiritual Growth (1:3-4)
B. Encouragement In Trials In View Of The Lord's Return (1:5-10)
C. His Prayer For Them (1:11-12)
II. Enlightenment About The Coming Of The Lord (2:1-17)
A. Do Not Be Troubled (2:1-2)
B. The Apostasy Must Come First (2:3-12)
C. Steadfastness Encouraged (2:13-17)
III. Exhortations To Christian Living (3:1-15)
A. A Request For Prayer, And A Prayer For Them (3:1-5)
B. A Charge To Discipline The Disorderly (3:6-15)
Concluding Remarks (3:16-18)