INTRODUCTION
This second Epistle was probably written shortly after the first. The Apostle appears to have heard of some who claimed to be acting on his authority, and were announcing the immediate coming of the Lord. This had so excited and unsettled the disciples of Thessalonica that they were neglecting their means of livelihood. Writing from Corinth, where he was staying at the time, Paul endeavoured to allay that spirit of unrest and to call these disciples back to their everyday duties.
The second epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.
OUTLINE OF THE SECOND EPISTLE TO THE TESSALONIANS.
Second Coming of Christ
Prayer for the Thessalonians
A Request for the Prayers of the Thessalonians
3. Why did Paul desire the prayers of the Thessalonians?
2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 and 3:1-5
STAND FIRM
But we should and are [morally] obligated [as debtors] always to give thanks to God for you, believers beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through the sanctifying work of the Spirit [that sets you apart for God’s purpose] and by your faith in the truth [of God’s word that leads you to spiritual maturity].
It was to this end that He called you through our gospel [the good news of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection], so that you may obtain and share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold [tightly] to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting comfort and encouragement and the good [well-founded] hope [of salvation] by His grace,
comfort and encourage and strengthen your hearts [keeping them steadfast and on course] in every good work and word.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 and 3:1-5
PRAY FOR US
Finally, brothers and sisters, pray continually for us that the word of the Lord will spread rapidly and be honored [triumphantly celebrated and glorified], just as it was with you;
and [pray] that we will be rescued from perverse and evil men; for not everyone has the faith.
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you [setting you on a firm foundation] and will protect and guard you from the evil one.
We have confidence in the Lord concerning you, that you are doing and will continue to do the things [which] we command.
May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the steadfastness and patience of Christ.
Comments by
F.B.Meyer
2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 and 3:1-5
HELD FIRM AND GUARDED FROM EVIL
This closing section is full of comfort and inspiration. Believers in Christ are the beloved of God; their salvation dates from His eternal love and choice, and His purpose for us is being wrought out in our characters by the Holy Spirit, who ministers to us through the truth. Our comfort is eternal and our hope is unfailing.
Paul was now preaching at Corinth, and he asks that the gospel may run, 2Th_3:1, R.V. Oh, for a divine impatience that we may be content with nothing short of this! When unreasonable and wicked men try you, turn to the Lord, who is faithful to His promises and to His saints. The stronger the gales of opposition and hatred, the deeper should we become established and rooted in the truth. The word direct in 2Th_2:5 may be rendered, make a thoroughfare through; that is, we desire that our hearts should be a highway down which the love of God and the patience of our Lord may pass to a world of sin and fret. Let us ever connect the patience and kingdom of our Lord, as in Rev_1:9.
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