Book introduction
The book of 2 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians follows up on the first letter. Some believers thought the day of the Lord had already come and some had stopped working. Paul corrects both and encourages them under persecution.
Who wrote 2 Thessalonians?
The letter names Paul. Scholars are divided; some think a later follower wrote it in Paul’s name because it differs from the first letter on the end times.
When was it written?
About AD 51 if by Paul.
Main themes
- God’s justice
- Persecutors will answer to God.
- Not yet
- Certain things must happen before the day of the Lord.
- Keep working
- “If anyone is not willing to work, he should not eat.”
Outline of 2 Thessalonians
Key verses
But the Lord is faithful. He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.
As for you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary in doing good.
Quoted from the Lumin Translation.
Where to start
Three chapters. Read it right after 1 Thessalonians.
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