Paul’s Purposes in 2^nd Thessalonians

1) He __________________ the Persecuted

God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. 2 Thess 1.6-7a

2) He __________________ False Teaching

Don't let anyone deceive you in any way. 2 Thess 3a

3) He __________________ the Lazy

Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the bread they eat. 2 Thess 3.12

Paul’s Blessings for the Thessalonians, 3.16-18

Paul ends as he begins, wanting for the Thessalonians what they need most, more of Jesus.

1) His __________________

This is not the world’s peace; this is not a false peace.

This is ___________ peace; this is _________ peace.

The LORD gives strength to his people;

the LORD blesses his people with peace. Ps 29.11

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the

world gives. John 14.27

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace

with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Rom 5.1

"There is no peace," says the LORD, "for the wicked." Isa 48.22

2) His __________________

We need Christ’s strengthening ______________ to do all that he asks of us.

I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Phil 4.13

3) His __________________

In identifying his “_____________________________,” Paul

communicates his deep concern that the church

discern and hold onto God’s truth.

You will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God's

household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and

foundation of the truth.1 Tim 3.15

4) His __________________

It is God’s ______________________ for those who have put

their faith in Jesus Christ.

Paul’s first and last word is God’s amazing grace through

Jesus Christ.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. 2 Thessalonians 3.18