The Second Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians - Part 4

Paul’s 2nd Letter to the Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians 1:11-12
Prayer for Growth
2 Thessalonians 1:11a
Grasping the Paradox

• Growth is guaranteed because of the cross. Romans 8:3-4
• Growth is what we pray for in other believers.
  Paul’s Emphasis in Prayer
  Ephesians 1:15-23, 3:14-19
• Understanding to know Him better
• Understanding to grasp all that is involved in the cross
• Understanding the power that is working on your behalf
• Growing in love
  Our Calling in Christ
  2 Thessalonians 1:11b
  Different Uses of Call
• The audible call to ministry. Romans 1:1
• Becoming a believer. Romans 1:7, Romans 8:30
• The gospel invitation Matthew 22:14
• Your marital status 1 Corinthians 7:17
  False use of Call
• The call to be a pastor
• The call for missionary service
  Understanding our Calling
• Being a believer is who we are.
• As a believer we have an occupation but our identity is in Jesus Christ.
  What is something that is Biblically Good?
  2 Thessalonians 1:11b
  Moral Will
  The Moral Will is everything that God wants us to believe about himself as well as how we are to live in his world. 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 20:27
  Definition of Good
  Good from a biblical point of view is something that is done that is in agreement with Scripture (Word of God) and done for the right reason. 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 10:31
  The Goal is to Glorify
  2 Thessalonians 1:12
  Christ is Glorified
  When we, as believers, bear fruit and persevere we are bringing honor to our Lord.
  We are Glorified
  When we, as believers, are glorified at the end by the saving work of Jesus Christ.