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Systematic Bible Study

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Epistles to the 7 Churches

Introduction

Dedication

FIRST EPISTLE TO THE THESSALONIANS

Chapter I. The Model Church and Its Blessed Condition, 1:1-10

1. Greetings and Thanksgiving, 1:1-4

2. The Gospel of God and Its Blessed Fruits, 1:5-7

3. The Missionary, Church, 1:8-10

Chapter II. The Apostolic Service and Reward, 2:1-20

1. Boldness in Declaring the Gospel, 2:1-4

2. The Spirit and Method of Apostolic Labor, 2:5-8

3. God and the Thessalonian Saints Witnesseth as to Blamelessness, 2:9-12

4. The Effect of the Gospel, 2:13-16

5. Paul's Love for His Converts, 2:17-20

Chapter III. Lessons on Sanctification and Holiness, 3:1-13

1. Timothy's Mission to Thessalonica, 3:1-5

2. Timothy Returns to Paul with Good News, 3:6-10.

3. Prayer for Increase in Holiness and Fellowship, 3:11-13

Chapter IV. The Model Walk and the Blessed Hope, 4:1-18

1. Christian Progress, 4:1-2.

2. The Will of God, the Rule of Christian Life, 4:3-8.

3. God Is Love, Author of the Law of Love, 4:9-12.

4. The Coming of the Lord to Glorify the Saints, 4:13-18

Chapter V. The Lord's Day and the Unbelieving World, 5:1-28

1. The Day of the Lord, 5:1-11

2. Three Closing Injunctions, 5:12-22

3. Conclusions, 5:23-28

   1. Prayer for the Sanctification and Preservation of the Thessalonian Saints, 5:23-24

   2. Three Closing Injunctions, 5:25-28

      1. The Apostle Asks an Interest in the Prayers of the Thessalonians. 5:25

      2. Exhortation for Christians to Salute Each Other. 5:26

      3. Solemn Charge Concerning the Reading of the Epistle, 5:27-28

SECOND EPISTLE TO THE THESSALONIANS

Chapter I. The Revelation of Our Lord Jesus Christ from Heaven, 1:1-12

1. Introduction, 1:1-4.

   1. Salutation, 1:1-2

   2. The Thanksgiving, 1:3-4

2. The Persecution of the Thessalonians, 1:5-6

3. The Revelation of Christ as a Judge, 1:7-10

4. Paul’s Prayer for the Christians in Prospect of Their Glorification, 1:11-12

Chapter II. The Day of the Lord and the Man of Sin, 2:1-17

1. The Coming of the Lord for His Own Before That Great Days, 2:1-2

2. The Apostasy and the Man of Sin, 2:3-4

3. The Revelation of the Man of Sin and His Doom, 2:5-8

4. Development of Iniquity and Its Influence upon Christendom, 2:9-12

5. Thanksgiving and Purpose of God Manifested, 2:13-17

   1. The Divine Election, 2:13-14

   2. Exhortation and Prayer, 2:15-17

Chapter III. Closing Exhortations, 3: 1-18

1. Prayer for Missions, 3:1-2

2. The Apostle’s Confidence and Trust in the Lord, 3:3-5

3. Direction for Proper Discipline in the Church, 3:6-9

4. Exhortation Concerning Continued Service, 3:10-15

5. Benediction and Subscription, 3:16-18

   1. Prayers for Peace, 3:16

   2. Paul’s Salutation and Autograph, 3:17-18

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