The Teachings Of Thessalonians Series

THE TEACHINGS OF THESSALONIANS

I. The End Times – Last days

. 1 Thessalonians 1:10; 2:19; 3:11-13; 4:13-5:11; 5:23

. 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; 2:1-12

II. The Emotions – Passion of a pastor, don’t lose joy& hope

. 1 Thessalonians 1:3-5; 2:7-8, 11-12, 17-18; 3:1-10; 4:1-8

. 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12; 2:14, 16-17; 3:5, 16, 18

III. The Excitement – Thanks for the spiritual progress!

. 1 Thessalonians 1:2; 2:13-14, 19-20; 3:9; 4:9-10; 5:11

. 2 Thessalonians 1:3-4; 2:13

IV. The Emphasis – Total health

A. The Duty – Responsibilities

1. Of the leadership – 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15

2. Of the laity – 1 Thess. 5:12-13, 25-28; 2 Thess. 3:1-2

B. The Development – Growth & maturity / 1 Thess. 5:16-22

C. The Determination – stand in trouble / 1 Thess. 2:14-16

D. The Disposition – Orderly lives / 2 Thess. 3:7-13

E. The Discipline – Correction / 2 Thess. 3:6, 14-15

F. The Deliverance – Reaching the lost / 1 Thess. 1:8-10

V. The Expression – Why he wrote the letter?

A. To cheer up the church (1:1-10) encourage them

B. To clarify the false allegations (2:1-12)

C. To comfort the persecuted flock (2:13-16)

D. To convey his joy in their faith (2:17-3:13)

E. To charge them to stay pure (4:1-8) a plea for holiness

F. To condemn their sluggard lifestyle (4:9-12) brotherly

G. To correct their understanding of prophecy (4:13-5:11)

H. To calm the tension within the flock (5:12-15) exhorting

I. To challenge them in Christian living (5:16-22) virtues

J. To be complete in their sanctification (5:23-24)

K. To close with three requests (5:25-28)