Church Life in Expectancy of Christ’s Return. References  New Testament Commentary, Hendriksen & Kistemaker  The Bible Knowledge Commentary, Walvoord.

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Church Life in Expectancy of Christ’s Return

References  New Testament Commentary, Hendriksen & Kistemaker  The Bible Knowledge Commentary, Walvoord & Zuck  The Bible Exposition Commentary, New Testament, Volume 2, Wiersbe  The Message of 1&2 Thessalonians, Stott  Selected Scriptures reprinted from the Holy Bible, New King James Version

Chapter 2  Apologia pro vita sua Paul’s defense of his presence (1 Thes 2:1-16)  Apologia pro absentia sua Paul’s defense of his absence (1 Thes 2:17-3:13)

Chapter 2 Summary  A Pastor’s Heart Steward of the Gospel Mother – gentle and laboring Father – exhorting and instructing Herald – proclaiming truth  The Church’s Response The Word – appreciated, appropriated, applied The Result – salvation, persecution The Hope – the return of Christ – a crown of glory

Chapter 3  Introduction Paul continues – further develops – the defense of his absence ○ Satan the barrier ○ Paul’s longing for the Thessalonians  Paul’s response to the situation Sends Timothy – reinforcement & reconnaissance Writes them a letter – rejoicing Prays for them – remembrance

Reinforcement & Reconnaissance: Timothy  Character Brother God’s minister Fellow-worker  Mission Establish & comfort Address tribulations and suffering Learn of their faith

Reinforcement & Reconnaissance: Satan’s Opposition  Slanderer  Adversary  God of this World  Prince of the powers of the air  Prince of the world rulers in darkness

Reinforcement & Reconnaissance: Timothy  Report Faith & charity Precious memories Reciprocal desire for fellowship

Rejoicing: Paul  Comfort From affliction & distress By their faith  Life  Joy Overflowing that cannot be repaid That had born great prayer

Remembrance: Prayer  Character Day and night Intensely and earnestly  Content Face-to-face fellowship Perfect their faith For Paul, et. Al. ○ A clear path to them For the Thessalonians ○ Love One another All men ○ Establish their hearts blameless  Conclusion Parousia

 Chapter 1 The Son, who was raised for the dead, coming from heaven Wrath  Chapter 2 The Lord Jesus Christ Paul and the Thessalonians in His presence ○ Hope, joy, crown, glory  Chapter 3 The Lord Jesus Christ With all his saints

Parousia