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We are called to be living examples, witnesses to the salvation that is ours in Christ not in word alone, but in lives of obedience to His word.
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The Last Day
I. Greeting (1:1-1:10)
1. Inscription (1:1)
2. Thanksgiving for God's Work in Them (1:2-1:5)
3. Acknowledgement (1:6-1:10)
A. Confirming Witness (1:6-1:8)
B. Confirmed Witness (1:9-1:10)
II. Paul's Ministry in Thessalonica (2:1-2:16)
1. Pure Motives (2:1-2:7)
2. Fatherly Care and Affection (2:8-2:12)
3. Fruitfulness Amidst Opposition (2:13-2:16)
III. Concern for Steadfastness (2:17-3:13)
1. Reason for Not Returning (2:17-2:20)
2. Reason for Timothy's Mission (3:1-3:5)
3. The Good Report (3:6-3:10)
4. Apostolic Prayer (3:11-3:13)
IV. Exhortations (4:1-5:22)
1. Growing Faith (4:1-4:12)
A. Grow in Sanctification (4:1-4:8)
B. Grow in Brotherly Love (4:9-4:12)
2. Regarding the Dead in Christ (4:13-4:18)
3. The Coming Day of the Lord (5:1-5:11)
A. A Sudden Ending (5:1-5:3)
B. Live as Sons of Light (5:4-5:8)
C. Assurance of Salvation (5:9-5:11)
4. Church Life (5:12-5:22)
A. Honor Your Pastors (5:12-5:13a)
B. Honor Your Brothers (5:13b-5:15)
C. Honor God (5:16-5:18)
D. Examine Without Skepticism (5:19-5:22)
V. Conclusion (5:23-5:28)
1. Blessed Assurance (5:23-5:24)
2. Request for Prayer (5:25)
3. Extend the Greeting (5:26-5:27)
4. Final Blessing (5:28)
