…and in contrast

The Church in Elk Rapia
…and in contrast
2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Paul has been writing to a group of frightened Christians concerning future events. Their fear was a result of listening to false teachers. After explaining again why they were not in the day of the Lord he then encourages them with who they really “are” with those who “are not”. Let’s be encouraged also this day.

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Outline

I. The Contrast vs. 13,14
            A. Beloved by God vs. Deluded by God
              

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                B. Chosen to salvation vs. Rejection of salvation
                  















                    C. Sanctification by the Spirit vs. Pleasure in unrighteousness
                       D. Belief of the truth vs. Received not the love of the truth
                           E. Obtaining Glory vs. All to be damned

II. The Command vs. 15
              A. Stand
                  B. Hold

III. The Comfort vs. 16,17
             A. Source of our comfort
                      1. Others
                          2. Godhead
                 B. Benefits of our comfort
                         1. Everlasting comfort
                             2. Good hope
                     C. Result of our comfort
                            1. Character is changed
                                2. Conduct is changed

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Big Idea:
Our comfort should be
because there is a contrast!