Paul’s Epistles to the Thessalonians Lesson 12: God’s Sovereignty, the Second Coming, and the Suffering of the Saints 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12 September.

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Paul’s Epistles to the Thessalonians Lesson 12: God’s Sovereignty, the Second Coming, and the Suffering of the Saints 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12 September 12, 2010

Introduction to Lesson 12 The Christian life is not a cruise ship Luke 9:23, 57-62 Mark 4:16-17; John 6:47-66 Luke 19:37-38; 23:33-37 Matthew 24:9-10 The Thessalonian saints knew this Paul had come from Philippi (1 Th. 2:1-2) Paul warned they would suffer (1 Th. 3:3-4) And suffer they did (1 Th. 2:14f.) But they also thrived in their adversity. 1 Thes. 1:2-10; 2:13-16 2 Thes. 1:3-4 Now Paul turns to the sovereignty of God & Second Coming as their solace in suffering.

God’s purposes for persecution and suffering (2 Thessalonians 1:5-10). Observations Three terms are used for suffering here. Use of Old Testament language, terms. “Righteous judgment” here (vs. 5) = justice for both the wicked and the godly. Justice is executed at the Second Coming. This is when the saints’ suffering and persecution end & wicked are punished. More attention given to fate of unbelievers, who are their persecutors. The Second Coming in 1 Thessalonians compared with our text in 2 Thessalonians.

God’s purposes for persecution and suffering (2 Thessalonians 1:5-10). The Second Coming, righteous judgment, and unbelievers. The basis for their condemnation: Unbelief (vs. 8) Disobedience to gospel (vs. 8) Persecution of saints (vs. 6) Their penalty Payback (vs. 6) Eternal destruction away from God’s presence & from His glory

Persecution, the Second Coming, righteous judgment, and believers. The basis of their salvation: calling (vs. 11) and belief (vs. 12) The purpose of persecution is to prepare & prove saints worthy of the kingdom of God (vs. 5; Romans 5:1-5; 1 Peter 1:3-9). The Second Coming: punishment for those who have persecuted the saints (Romans 12:17-21; 1 Thes. 5:15; Psalm 73). The Second Coming will give saints rest from their persecution and affliction. Second Coming: God is glorified in and by the saints.

Problem: Why the emphasis on works. (Matt. 5:20; John 5:24-29; Rom Problem: Why the emphasis on works? (Matt. 5:20; John 5:24-29; Rom. 2:1-10; Revelation 20:12-15; 21:10-15) Solution: Rewards Godly works precipitate persecution (1 Peter 2:11-12; 4:1-5) Works are an evidence of faith Hebrews 11 Luke 3:7-14 1 Thes. 1:2-4 Ultimately, it is all of God . . . (2 Thessalonians 1:10-11)

Problem solved (verses 11 & 12) Paul prays for God to make the Thessalonians worthy of His calling (vs. 11). Paul prays that God will, by His power Fulfill every desire for goodness Fulfill every work of faith To the glory of God (not men) Through men whose lives He has changed By the praise of those whom He saved By God’s grace Conclusion This is not prosperity preaching! The sovereignty of God & the suffering of His saints. Suffering is for our good and His glory. Prophecy and Prayer

Conclusion Payday Someday: Heaven or Hell Hell is a moral necessity. Cruise ship or battleship? Self-indulgence or personal sacrifice Mission: to serve, or to be served? The price we are willing to pay The Captain: our commander-in-chief, or our social director? (Is He serving us, or are we serving Him?) Chain of command? Our relationship to others on board ship Our responsibility to others on board ship