THERE IS A DAY (2 Thess 2:1-12)
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PAUL IDENTIFIES THE PROBLEM
False teaching about the return of Jesus
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PAUL DESCRIBES A PERSON
His name, his character, his rule and his ruin.
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PAUL REMINDS THEM OF THE PROMISE
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1. ITS LIFE! Multitudes who believed A church pulsating with spiritual energy 2. ITS LORD! The risen Lord, Head of the Church 3. ITS LOVE! Unity, Community, Generosity & Ministry
1. WORK OUT! (v12-13) Your own salvation 2. SHINE OUT! (v14-15) By being thankful, gracious & godly in a crooked world 3. GIVE OUT! (v16) God’s Word! Verbalise the Gospel 4. POUR OUT! (v17-18) Your life in His service
1) THE MURMUR! (Ex 16:1-3) Complaint, Disapproval, Grumble, Moan, Criticise. 2) THE MANNA! (Ex 16:4-7, 12-16, 21, 31-32, 35-36) What is it? Man hu = Manna Gather it daily, Don’t hoard it, Gather twice on a Friday, Keep an omer to remember 3) THE MASTER! (John 6:31-35) Jesus said: “I AM the bread of life”…
1) Elders – above reproach: In his morality, self-control, hospitality, ability to teach, approach to alcohol, temper, attitude to money, home life, spiritual maturity, reputation outside the church. 2) Deacons – above reproach: In his/her self-control, biblical convictions, past service and development, home life, heavenly standing and confidence.
1) A TRAP! (v25-29) An expert in the Law tries to trap Jesus Jesus answers a question with a question 2) A TRAUMA! (v30-35) a) Of brutality b) Of helplessness c) Of religion d) Of fear 3) A TRUTH! (v36-37) The Law says, “Do” (v25, 28, 37) The Gospel says, “Done”