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River Oaks Stand Strong
Hosted by River Oaks Community Church · EN
Pastor David Beaty of River Oaks Community Church takes you verse by verse through 1 and 2 Thessalonians in 3 minutes a day.
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2 Thessalonians 3:16-18
Apr 300:03:29Tap to summarizeThe final verses of 2 Thessalonians chapter 3 include two benedictions and a statement about Paul’s authorship of the letter. This is the final podcast in the series on 1 and 2 Thessalonians. Thank you for listening.
Transcribe →2 Thessalonians 3:13-15
Apr 200:03:50Tap to summarizeIn verses 13-15 of chapter 3, Paul calls the church to persevere in “doing good.” At the same time, he calls the church to withdraw from those who disregard his instruction. The goal of such discipline is not punishment, but the restoration of the offender.
Transcribe →2 Thessalonians 3: 10-12
Apr 100:03:05Tap to summarizePaul continues to address the problem of “idleness” seen in some in Thessalonica. Paul notes that such “busybodies” should not be supported by others in the church.
Transcribe →2 Thessalonians 3:6-9
Mar 3100:03:10Tap to summarizeBeginning in verse 6 of chapter 3, Paul calls for the church to “keep away” from those among them who were idle. He notes his own pattern of hard work, and calls the church to follow his example.
Transcribe →2 Thessaloniains 3:1-5
Mar 3000:03:12Tap to summarizeThe apostle Paul had often prayed for the Thessalonians, and he now asks them to pray for his ministry. After expressing confidence in their spiritual progress, Paul writes a benedictory prayer for their growth in God’s love and in the steadfastness of Christ.
Transcribe →2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
Mar 2700:03:12Tap to summarizePaul ends chapter 2 with a beautiful benediction. He reminds the Thessalonians of their glorious eternity, and he prays for God’s comfort in them and His work through them in the present.
Transcribe →2 Thessalonians 2:13-15
Mar 2600:03:15Tap to summarizeIn verses 13-15 of chapter 2, Paul reminds the Christians that God has loved and chosen them. Believers need not fear, but they must stand firm in what they have learned.
Transcribe →2 Thessalonians 2:9-12
Mar 2500:03:18Tap to summarizeIn verses 9-12 of chapter 2, more is revealed about “the lawless one” and Satan’s work through this person. Paul warns the church about his false signs and wonders. Those who don’t believe the truth and take pleasure in unrighteousness will be deceived by his cunning.
Transcribe →2 Thessalonians 2:5-8
Mar 2400:03:10Tap to summarizePaul gives more detail about the “man of lawlessness,” who will appear before Christ returns. And Paul assures the church that Jesus will destroy this adversary at His return.
Transcribe →2 Thessalonians 2:1-4
Mar 2300:03:05Tap to summarizeIn 2 Thessalonians 2, the apostle Paul writes again about the second coming of Christ, and he assures the church that the “day of the Lord” has not yet occurred. Certain things must happen first, and Paul begins to explain those things.
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