dear thessalonians; jesus is coming! acts 16: 6-10 acts 16: 6-10 being drawn to macedonia
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Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
Acts 16: 6-10Acts 16: 6-10being drawn to
Macedonia
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
Acts 16: 6-10Acts 16: 6-10being drawn to Macedonia
Acts 17: 1-10Acts 17: 1-10
some success, some trouble
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
…but don’t forget what you’re supposed
to bedoing in the meantime.
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I Thessalonians 1I Thessalonians 1We thank God for you
& the example you’ve become
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I Thessalonians 1: I Thessalonians 1: 9-109-10
loving serviceexpectant hope
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I Thessalonians 1: I Thessalonians 1: 4-74-7
we followed Christyou followed us & Christthey followed you & us
& ChristI Corinthians 11: 1I Corinthians 11: 1 Philippians 3: 17Philippians 3: 17I Timothy 4: 12I Timothy 4: 12 Titus 2: 7Titus 2: 7I Corinthians 11: 1I Corinthians 11: 1 Philippians 3: 17Philippians 3: 17I Timothy 4: 12I Timothy 4: 12 Titus 2: 7Titus 2: 7
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
I Corinthians 11: 1I Corinthians 11: 1
“Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ”
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I Thessalonians 1: I Thessalonians 1: 4-54-5
Heart - convictionMind – (words) - intellectSoul – Holy Spirit
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I Thessalonians 1: 3I Thessalonians 1: 3
Faith work James 2: 17James 2: 17Love labor I John 3: 16-I John 3: 16-
1818Hope endurance Romans Romans
5: 3-55: 3-5
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I Thessalonians 2: I Thessalonians 2: 1-161-16
The motive behind the message
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I Thessalonians 2: I Thessalonians 2: 3-6a3-6a
Their motives vs. our motives
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I Thessalonians 2: I Thessalonians 2: 6b-126b-12
What did we look like among you?
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I Thessalonians 2: I Thessalonians 2: 13-14a13-14a
The fruits of our labor:~ acceptance of the Word~ imitators
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming! I Thessalonians 2: 14b-16I Thessalonians 2: 14b-16
Harsh words for some fellow Jews:~persecuted the church~killed Jesus~killed prophets~drove us out~displease God~hostile to all men~keeps us from speaking to the Gentiles for their salvation The wrath of God!The wrath of God!
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
I Thessalonians 2: 17-I Thessalonians 2: 17-2020When Christ comes:~ YOU will be our hope, our joy,and our glory!
Philippians 2: 1-2Philippians 2: 1-2III John 3-4III John 3-4
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I Thessalonians 3: I Thessalonians 3: 1-51-5
Lest trials damage your faith
Lest the tempter destroy our work
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I Thessalonians 3: I Thessalonians 3: 6-136-13
you encourage us you are our joy can’t wait to see you again
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Romans 5: 15Romans 5: 15 “For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God's grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many!”
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
I Thessalonians 3: 12-I Thessalonians 3: 12-1313From the increase of loveMay He strengthen your hearts
SO THATSO THATBlameless & holy in God’s presence
When Jesus comesI John 4: 16b-17I John 4: 16b-17
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
I Thessalonians 4: 1-12I Thessalonians 4: 1-12Your faith is great – now live it!
That’s right – even among the heathens & their influence – you have to be different. That means…
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I Thessalonians 4: I Thessalonians 4: 4-54-5
“…every act of his life is or can be as truly sacred as prayer or baptism or the Lord’s Supper.”
The Pursuit of GodThe Pursuit of GodA.W. TozerA.W. Tozer
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I Thessalonians 4: I Thessalonians 4: 9-109-10
more & moreAm I growing? Or stagnant?II Peter 1: 5-8II Peter 1: 5-8
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I Thessalonians 4: I Thessalonians 4: 11-1211-12
Lead a quiet lifeLead a quiet life Mind your own businessMind your own business Work with your handsWork with your hands
SO THAT…SO THAT…
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I Thessalonians 4: I Thessalonians 4: 11-1211-12
Win respect of outsidersWin respect of outsiders Not be dependent on Not be dependent on anybodyanybody
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II Thessalonians 3: II Thessalonians 3: 6-156-15
You don’t work, you You don’t work, you don’t eatdon’t eat
Follow our exampleFollow our example
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II Thessalonians 3: II Thessalonians 3: 11-1311-13
When we are idleWhen we are idle When we tire of doing When we tire of doing
what’s rightwhat’s rightWe become busy-bodiesWe become busy-bodies
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II Thessalonians 3: II Thessalonians 3: 11-1311-13
idleness & busy-ness idleness & busy-ness are closer are closer partners partners than we thinkthan we thinkThey are both They are both a loss of focusa loss of focus
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II Thessalonians 3: II Thessalonians 3: 14-1514-15
don’t associate with don’t associate with him – buthim – but
don’t forget, he’s don’t forget, he’s your brotheryour brotherGalatians 6: 1Galatians 6: 1
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I Thessalonians 4: I Thessalonians 4: 13-5: 1113-5: 11
II Thessalonians 2: II Thessalonians 2: 1-121-12
The return of the LordThe return of the Lord
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Matthew 23: 37-39Matthew 23: 37-39 Turning from the Temple
But isn’t Jesus coming But isn’t Jesus coming realreal soon? soon?
Matthew 24: 1-2
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““not one stone…”not one stone…”
Matthew 24: 3Matthew 24: 31) When will this happen?
2) What will be the sign of Your coming?
3) What will be the sign of the end of the age?
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““when?”when?”
Matthew 24: 34Matthew 24: 34“This generation will certainly not pass away…”
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I Thessalonians 4: I Thessalonians 4: 1414
““We believe…”We believe…”
• Jesus died & rose againAND SO…AND SO…
• God will bring with Jesus…
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Jesus Jesus dieddied, , butbut
those in Him those in Him fallfall asleepasleep
Romans 6: 10Romans 6: 10John 8: 51John 8: 51
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God will bring with God will bring with JesusJesus
Those asleep in Him, holy Those asleep in Him, holy ones, angels…ones, angels…
• Zechariah 14: 5• I Thessalonians 3: 13• Matthew 25: 31• Luke 20: 34-36
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I Thessalonians 4: I Thessalonians 4: 1515
in a certain orderin a certain order
I Corinthians I Corinthians 15: 5115: 51
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I Thessalonians 4: I Thessalonians 4: 16-1816-18
Jesus comes down from heavenCommand, voice, trumpetDead in Christ rise firstAlive in Christ rise nextTogether with the Lord forever
““encourage each encourage each other…”other…”
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II Thessalonians 2: 1II Thessalonians 2: 1Coming of our LordOur being gathered to Him
““as a hen gathers her as a hen gathers her chicks…”chicks…”
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I Corinthians 15: I Corinthians 15: 51-5251-52
I Thessalonians 4: 17I Thessalonians 4: 17Caught up together
Rapture – from the Latin Vulgate~ 400 A.D.
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Revelation 1: 7Revelation 1: 7Acts 1: 9-12Acts 1: 9-12
I Thessalonians 4: 17I Thessalonians 4: 17Trumpet calls – then –“in the clouds”
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Revelation 1: 7 – Revelation 1: 7 – every eyeevery eyeZechariah 12: 10-14Zechariah 12: 10-14Matthew 24: 30-31Matthew 24: 30-31
I Thessalonians 4: 17I Thessalonians 4: 17Who will see Him?
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Matthew 24: 30-31Matthew 24: 30-31Revelation 7: 1Revelation 7: 1
I Thessalonians 4: 17I Thessalonians 4: 17The gathering – angels, 4
corners/winds
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Matthew 24: 30-31Matthew 24: 30-31Revelation 8Revelation 8Revelation 1: 10Revelation 1: 10I Corinthians 15: 51-I Corinthians 15: 51-5252
I Thessalonians 4: 16I Thessalonians 4: 16The trumpet
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A day of judgment & A day of judgment & wrathwrath
I Thessalonians 5: 1-3I Thessalonians 5: 1-3 II Thessalonians 2: 1-3II Thessalonians 2: 1-3
The Day of the Lord
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Matthew 24: Matthew 24: 36-4436-44
I Thessalonians 5: 1-3I Thessalonians 5: 1-3 II Thessalonians 2: 1-3II Thessalonians 2: 1-3
The Day of the Lord
Day & hour unknownDay & hour unknown
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• Shouldn’t surprise Shouldn’t surprise youyou• Be preparedBe prepared
I Thessalonians 5: I Thessalonians 5: 1-81-8
The Day of the Lord
Like a thiefLike a thief
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II Peter 3: 10-II Peter 3: 10-1414Revelation 3: Revelation 3: 1-31-3Revelation 16: Revelation 16: 1515
I Thessalonians 5: I Thessalonians 5: 1-81-8The Day of the Lord
Like a thiefLike a thief
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II Peter 3: 3-7II Peter 3: 3-7
I Thessalonians 5: I Thessalonians 5: 1-81-8The Day of the Lord
Watch for scoffersWatch for scoffers
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Ezekiel 38: 14-Ezekiel 38: 14-1616
I Thessalonians 5: I Thessalonians 5: 33 The Day of the Lord
Peace & safetyPeace & safety
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Isaiah 13: 6-9Isaiah 13: 6-9Jeremiah 6, Jeremiah 6, 13, 3013, 30Micah 4Micah 4
I Thessalonians 5: I Thessalonians 5: 33 The Day of the Lord
Labor pains, armiesLabor pains, armies
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Matthew 24: Matthew 24: 4-84-8
I Thessalonians 5: I Thessalonians 5: 33 The Day of the Lord
Labor painsLabor pains
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RebellionRebellionMan of Man of lawlessnesslawlessness
II Thessalonians 2: II Thessalonians 2: 33That day will not come until…
- coming of our Lord- Our being gathered to Him- Day of the Lord
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Matthew 24: Matthew 24: 10-1210-12
II Thessalonians 2: II Thessalonians 2: 33
Rebellion
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II Thessalonians 2: II Thessalonians 2: 3-123-12The man of lawlessness
(Currently being restrained)
• Oppose God
• Exalt himself over God
• Sets himself up
in God’s temple• Proclaims himself
to be God
• In accordance with work of satan
• Counterfeit miracles, signs, & wonders
• Deception of unbelievers
II Corinthians II Corinthians 4: 1-44: 1-4
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II Thessalonians 2: II Thessalonians 2: 3-123-12The man of lawlessness
Daniel 7: Daniel 7: 24b-2524b-25Daniel 8: 23-Daniel 8: 23-2525Daniel 11: Daniel 11: 36-3736-37
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II Thessalonians 2: II Thessalonians 2: 3-123-12The man of lawlessness
Revelation 13: Revelation 13: 5-85-8Matthew 24: Matthew 24: 11, 15, 2411, 15, 24Isaiah 14: 12-Isaiah 14: 12-1515
The original…
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Day of the LordDay of the LordOther common signs (OT)
Isaiah 13: 9-10Isaiah 13: 9-10Ezekiel 30: 3Ezekiel 30: 3Joel 2-3Joel 2-3Zephaniah 1: 14-Zephaniah 1: 14-1616Zechariah 14: 6Zechariah 14: 6
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Day of the LordDay of the LordOther common signs (NT)
Matthew 24: 29-Matthew 24: 29-3030Mark 13 Mark 13 Luke Luke 2121Acts 2Acts 2Revelation 6: 12-Revelation 6: 12-1414
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Day of the LordDay of the LordOT Prophecy
Daniel 9: 20-Daniel 9: 20-2727
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Day of the LordDay of the LordOT Prophecy
Daniel 9: 20-Daniel 9: 20-2727
Israel – you have 490 years to…
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Day of the LordDay of the LordOT Prophecy
Daniel 11: Daniel 11: 29-3529-35
168 B.C. – Antiochus Epiphanes
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Day of the LordDay of the LordOT Prophecy
Daniel 9: 24-Daniel 9: 24-2727Jeremiah 31: Jeremiah 31: 31-3431-34
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Day of the LordDay of the LordA desolate temple
Matthew 23: Matthew 23: 3838Matthew 24: Matthew 24: 1515
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Day of the LordDay of the LordNT Prophecy
Matthew 24: Matthew 24: 15-2015-20Luke 19: 41-Luke 19: 41-4444
70 A.D. - “destroy the city and the sanctuary.
The end will come like a flood.”
“I tell you the truth,not one stone here will be left on another;every one will be thrown down.”
Matthew 24: 2
“I tell you the truth,not one stone here will be left on another;every one will be thrown down.”
Matthew 24: 2
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming! the seventh week (7 years)the seventh week (7 years)
Wars & rumors of warsPestilence, earthquakesFalse Christs & prophets(Matthew 24)(Matthew 24)Turmoil focused on Israel
Daniel Daniel 99
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming! the seventh week (7 years)the seventh week (7 years)
Antichrist – present but restrainedCovenant with many – sacrificeRebellion – II Thess 2: 4II Thess 2: 4Set up in the temple – Daniel 11: 45Daniel 11: 45
Daniel Daniel 99
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming! the seventh week (7 years)the seventh week (7 years)
Antichrist – revealed – Daniel 9:27Daniel 9:27
II Thess 2: II Thess 2: 88The restrainer? II Thess 2: II Thess 2: 5-85-8
Daniel 12: 1Daniel 12: 1Peace & safety for 3 1/2 years – Then destruction – I Thess I Thess 5: 35: 3
Daniel Daniel 99
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming! the seventh week (7 years)the seventh week (7 years)
Abomination of Desolation – Daniel 9:27 – Daniel 9:27 – Matthew 24: 15-21Matthew 24: 15-21People fleeElijah comes – Malachi 4: 5-Malachi 4: 5-66Revelation 11 – Matthew Revelation 11 – Matthew 17: 1217: 12
Daniel Daniel 99
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming! the seventh week (7 years)the seventh week (7 years)
For the sake of the Elect – Matthew 24: Matthew 24:
2222More martyrs – Revelation Revelation 6: 9-116: 9-11
Daniel 7: 25Daniel 7: 25More wicked - II Thess 2: II Thess 2: 9-129-12
Matthew 24: Matthew 24: 36-4136-41
Daniel Daniel 99
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming! the seventh week (7 years)the seventh week (7 years)
As the saints were handed over to the antichrist - Daniel 7: 25Daniel 7: 25The antichrist will be handed over to Jesus Christ and His saints -
Daniel 7: 26-Daniel 7: 26-2727
God’s wrath God’s wrath beginsbegins
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming! dispersion/ingatheringdispersion/ingathering times of the gentilestimes of the gentiles
Deuteronomy Deuteronomy 30: 1-530: 1-5Matthew 24: Matthew 24: 1414Luke 21: 23b-Luke 21: 23b-2424
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dispersion/ingatheringdispersion/ingathering
Isaiah 11: Isaiah 11: 11-1211-12Amos 9: 8-Amos 9: 8-1515
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times of the gentilestimes of the gentiles
Romans 11: Romans 11: 2525
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Will I be deceived?Will I be deceived?
Matthew 24: Matthew 24: 24-2524-25II II Thessalonians Thessalonians 2: 52: 5
Not if I know His voice
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“ “keep you from the hour”keep you from the hour”
Revelation 3: Revelation 3: 7-137-13
“Since you have kept My command…”
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patient endurancepatient enduranceMatthew 10: 22Matthew 24: 9-13Revelation 2: 25Revelation 13: 8-10Revelation 14: 11-12I Corinthians 1: 7-9
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no wrath for believersno wrath for believers
I Thessalonians I Thessalonians 1: 9b-101: 9b-10I Thessalonians I Thessalonians 5: 8-115: 8-11Romans 5: 8-9Romans 5: 8-9
“It is finished.”
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming! no wrath for believersno wrath for believers
““But God demonstrates But God demonstrates his own love for us in his own love for us in this: While we were still this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for sinners, Christ died for us. us. Since we have now been Since we have now been justified by his blood, justified by his blood, how much more shall we how much more shall we be saved from God's be saved from God's wrath through him!”wrath through him!”
Romans 5: 8-9
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
if we are here…if we are here…
When it all When it all begins, then begins, then we’ll know that we’ll know that in less than in less than seven years…seven years…
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming! if we are here…if we are here…
Rather be Rather be spiritually spiritually prepared & not prepared & not have to endure, have to endure, than to be than to be spiritually spiritually unprepared & unprepared & have to endure! have to endure!
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming! Since no one knows…Since no one knows…
John 14: 1-4I Thessalonians 4: 14II Thessalonians 2: 1I Thessalonians 5: 4II Thessalonians 2: 3I Thessalonians 5: 9
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Since no one knows, then Since no one knows, then what can we count on?what can we count on?
John 14: 1-4I Thessalonians 4: 14
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Since no one knows, then Since no one knows, then what can we count on?what can we count on?
II Thessalonians 2: 1I Thessalonians 5: 4II Thessalonians 2: 3I Thessalonians 5: 9
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Our hope is…Our hope is…
I Thessalonians 4: 17
So we can…So we can…
I Thessalonians 4: 18
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Until Christ comes, Until Christ comes,
what do we do?what do we do?
I Thessalonians 5: I Thessalonians 5: 12-2812-28
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Sit & wait for Him Sit & wait for Him to come? No!to come? No!
Respect those Respect those who…who…
II Thessalonians 3: 11-13
in contrast…in contrast…
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Respect, highest regardRespect, highest regard
Work hardWork hardOver you in the Over you in the LordLordAdmonish youAdmonish youI Thessalonians 5: 12-13
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Respect, highest regardRespect, highest regard
Direct affairs of Direct affairs of churchchurchPreach & teachPreach & teach
I Timothy 5: 17
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Over Over meme?? Admonish Admonish meme??
Who does he think Who does he think hehe is? is?
I Thessalonians 5: 12-13
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““If it is possible, as far If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, as it depends on you, live at peace live at peace
with everyone.”with everyone.”
Romans 12: 18
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Peace & Unity go Peace & Unity go hand in hand in handhand
Ephesians 4: 2-Ephesians 4: 2-33
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Warn the idleWarn the idle Encourage the timidEncourage the timid Help the weakHelp the weak
I Thessalonians 5: 14
Be patient with Be patient with them allthem all
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““Let evil be rewarded with like evil. Let evil be rewarded with like evil.
But he that forgives and seeks But he that forgives and seeks reconcilement shall be rewarded by reconcilement shall be rewarded by God. He does not love the wrongdoers. God. He does not love the wrongdoers.
Those who seek to redress their Those who seek to redress their wrongs incur no guilt.”wrongs incur no guilt.”
Koran 42: 40-41Koran 42: 40-41
I Thessalonians I Thessalonians 5: 155: 15
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““You shall not kill any man whom AllahYou shall not kill any man whom Allah
has forbidden you to kill, except for a has forbidden you to kill, except for a just cause. If a man is slain unjustly, his just cause. If a man is slain unjustly, his heir shall be entitled to satisfaction. But heir shall be entitled to satisfaction. But let him not carry his vengeance too far, let him not carry his vengeance too far, for his victim will in turn be assisted and for his victim will in turn be assisted and avenged.”avenged.”
Koran 17: 32Koran 17: 32
Romans 12: 17-21Romans 12: 17-21 I I Peter 3: 8-9Peter 3: 8-9
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Constant Constant joyjoy Incessant Incessant prayerprayer ThanksThanks for everything for everything
I Thessalonians I Thessalonians 5: 16-185: 16-18
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“ “Do not put out Do not put out (quench) (quench) the Spirit’s the Spirit’s fire;”fire;”
I Thessalonians I Thessalonians 5: 195: 19Ephesians 4: 30 –
“Do not grieve the Holy Spirit.”
Characteristics/worksof the holy spiritCharacteristics/worksof the holy spirit
Spirit gives Spirit gives lifelifeSpirit of Spirit of truthtruthTeaches, Teaches, GuidesGuidesComforterComforterSpirit of Spirit of powerpowerLoveLoveJoyJoyTestifies of Testifies of GodGod
PeacePeaceGraceGraceIntercessoIntercessorrSanctifiesSanctifiesGift giverGift giverOur Our depositdepositRevealerRevealerUnifierUnifierRenewsRenews
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
“ “Do not put out Do not put out (quench) (quench) the Spirit’s the Spirit’s fire;”fire;”
Leviticus 6: 8-15Leviticus 6: 8-15Romans 12: 1-2Romans 12: 1-2II Corinthians 2: II Corinthians 2: 14-1514-15
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
Respect the teaching, Respect the teaching,
but test it all – and avoid but test it all – and avoid
even the even the appearanceappearance of evil of evil
I Thessalonians 5: I Thessalonians 5: 20-2220-22
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
Prepare yourselvesPrepare yourselves
for His return!for His return!
I Thessalonians 5: I Thessalonians 5: 23-2823-28
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
We thank God for…?We thank God for…? We boast about…?We boast about…? Which is evidence of…?Which is evidence of…?
II Thessalonians II Thessalonians 1: 1-121: 1-12
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
God is justGod is just
He will He will repayrepay
II Thessalonians II Thessalonians 1: 6-101: 6-10
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
““when the Lord when the Lord Jesus is revealed…”Jesus is revealed…”
II Thessalonians II Thessalonians 1: 71: 7 Revelation
19: 11-16Matthew 25: 31-33
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
Who will be punished Who will be punished & & how will how will
they be punished?they be punished?
II Thessalonians II Thessalonians 1: 8-91: 8-9
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
If there is no GodIf there is no God
then, no judgment, then, no judgment, no heaven, nor hellno heaven, nor hell
BUT:BUT: II II Thessalonians 1: 5Thessalonians 1: 5““all this is all this is evidence…”evidence…”
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
nothing nothing goodgood in hell in hell nothing nothing badbad in in
heavenheaven
for eternity!for eternity!
Luke 16: Luke 16: 19-3119-31
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
“ “with this in mind…”with this in mind…” May God count you May God count you
worthyworthy May God fulfillMay God fulfill
II Thessalonians II Thessalonians 1: 11-121: 11-12
So that…So that…
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
““For we are God’s For we are God’s workmanship, created in workmanship, created in Christ Jesus Christ Jesus
to do good works, to do good works,
which God prepared in which God prepared in advance for us to do.”advance for us to do.”
Ephesians Ephesians 2: 102: 10
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
The contrast:The contrast:Perishing; lies – vs 10-Perishing; lies – vs 10-
1212
Salvation; Truth – vs 13Salvation; Truth – vs 13
II Thessalonians 2: II Thessalonians 2: 13-3: 513-3: 5
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
God chose you…God chose you…I Timothy 2: 3-4I Timothy 2: 3-4
II Peter 3: 9II Peter 3: 9
II Thessalonians 2: II Thessalonians 2: 1313
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
God chose you…God chose you…
From eternityFrom eternityEphesians 1: 3-6Ephesians 1: 3-6
Romans 8: 28-31Romans 8: 28-31
II Thessalonians II Thessalonians 2: 132: 13
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
The call of the The call of the GospelGospelto share in His gloryto share in His glory
Then, protect that Then, protect that precious message!precious message!
II Thessalonians II Thessalonians 2: 14-152: 14-15
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
And pray that the And pray that the message spreads message spreads rapidly, rapidly,
with protectionwith protection
II Thessalonians II Thessalonians 3: 1-53: 1-5
Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!Dear Thessalonians;Jesus is coming!
““Now may the Lord of Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace himself give you peace at all times and peace at all times and in every way. in every way.
The Lord be with all of The Lord be with all of you.”you.”
II Thessalonians II Thessalonians 3: 163: 16