2 THESSALONIANS

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2 THESSALONIANS

• The Day of the Lord
• The Man of Lawlessness
• The Great Apostasy
• The Lord is faithful

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2 THESS. 11-12

• Introduction
• Encouragement in persecution
• Commendation for steadfastness
• Explanation of the purpose of persecution
• Intercession for continued spiritual growth

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2 THESS 21-3The Day of the Lord

• Instruction concerning the Day of the Lord (vs.
  1, 2)
• Will come after the apostasy and the lawless One
  is revealed. (vs. 3-7)

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2 THESS 24-8The Man of Lawlessness

• The man of lawlessness exalts himself above every
  god
• Mystery of lawlessness (sin) ever existent
• Holy Spirit restrains lawlessness until it is
  removed
• Holy Spirit restrains the Man of Lawlessness
  until he is killed at Christs coming

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2 THESS 29-12The Great Apostasy

• The Man of Lawlessness comes in the power of
  Satan
• Signs and wonders
• Deception
• Those who believe him will perish with him
• They did not receive the love of truth by which
  they would be saved
• These will be deluded to believe what is false

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2 THESS 213-17Exhortation

• Paul gives thanks to God for that church
• Encourages to stand firm in the name of Jesus
  Christ
• Prayer to strengthen their hearts

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2 THESS 31-5The Lord is Faithful

• Confession of confidence
• Sanctified chosen
• Stand firm Request for prayer
• Reminder of Gods faithfulness

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2 THESS 36-15The Lord is Faithful

• Commandments to work
• Imitate us
• Warn and discipline the disobedient
• Exhort the idle
• Work or do not eat
• Shun the idle

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2 THESS 316-18Conclusion

• Conclusion
• Blessing
• Pauls signature
• Benediction