2 Thessalonians 3 - Introduction

Outline:

I. Paul's request for their prayers: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2

II. Confidence in God and in them: 2 Thessalonians 3:3-5

III. Discipline for the disorderly: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

IV. Closing: 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18

Stott notes, “During the interim period between the two comings of Christ, while he is absent from the world, God has not left His people without. guiding light or. compass. On the contrary, He has given us both in Scripture. Already in chapter. Paul has written about the importance of believing the truth (2 Thessalonians 2:1; 10-12) and holding fast to his teachings (2 Thessalonians 2:13)” (p. 181).

In this chapter we will learn that the writings of the apostles constitute the final authority among Christians. Professed Christians who rejected the teachings found in these letters were to be withdrawn (2 Thessalonians 3:6). These letters do not contain the feeble attempts of men trying to apply vague spiritual truths to their own culture.