53. 2 Thessalonians
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53. 2 Thessalonians (The Choice: Vol.1)
The Thessalonian Believers Category: Endurance in persecution & growing faith Could avoid: Abandon faith under pressure.“We ought always to thank God for you… because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing.” (2 Thessalonians 1:3)Cross-Refs: Colossians 1:4; Philippians 1:9.…
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53. 2 Thessalonians (The Choice: Vol.2)
Deception About Christ’s Coming Category: Failure of discernment Could endure: Stand firm in apostolic teaching.“So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you.” (2 Thessalonians 2:15)Cross-Refs: 1 Corinthians 15:58; Jude 3. Chose wrongly: Believed false reports that the day of the…
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2 Thessalonians (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3 Reformation and Renaissance Translations (16th–17th Century CE) 1.4 Modern Translations (18th Century–Present) 2. Textual Criticism and Manuscript Traditions 2.1 Key Manuscripts 2.2 Textual Variants and Their Impact 2.3 Scholarly Methods…
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53. 2 Thessalonians (Bible Summary)
Introduction (ch. 1) Greetings (1:1–2) Thanksgiving for Their Faith, Love, and Perseverance (1:3–10) Intercession for Their Spiritual Progress (1:11–12) Instruction (ch. 2) Prophecy Regarding the Day of the Lord (2:1–12) Thanksgiving for Their Election and Calling (2:13–15) Prayer for Their Service and Testimony (2:16–17) Injunctions (ch. 3) Call to Prayer…
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53. 2 Thessalonians (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 2 Thessalonians – the second canonical letter addressed to the Christian community in Thessalonica• Definition: A pastoral and eschatological epistle written to correct misunderstandings about the return of Christ, encourage steadfastness amid persecution, and exhort to responsible conduct within the church 1.2…
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53. 2 Thessalonians (Prefiguring Jesus)
Foreshadowing Jesus in the Book of 2 Thessalonians 1. Introduction: Overview of the Book and Its Foreshadowing Themes 2. Historical and Theological Context 3. Narrative Structure and Christ-Centred Motifs 4. Typology and Symbols of Christ 5. Messianic Prophecies and Previews 6. Theological and Christological Significance 7. Redemptive Legacy and Christian…