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2 THESSALONIANS 1

SUFFERING IS TEMPORARY, GOD’S JUSTICE IS PERMANENT

Following his first message to the Thessalonians, Paul writes another letter clarifying some of his previous ideas. Paul boasts in God’s goodness to the Thessalonians for preserving their faith and allowing them to remain steadfast. Despite facing many trials and great persecution, the Christians in Thessalonica have remained devout to the message of Jesus.

Paul reassures the Thessalonians that their suffering is not in vain and that it marks them as participants in God’s kingdom. Reminding the believers of God’s just nature, Paul comforts the believers by telling them that God will give relief to the troubled. When Jesus returns, peace will be restored and those who persecuted the Christians will be brought to justice.

With this in mind, Paul prays that God will bring to fruition every good deed that He desires from the people of Thessalonica. Paul knows that God has sustained the Thessalonians for a purpose and will continue to establish His will through believers.

STUDY QUESTIONS

What does 2 Thessalonians 1:5-9 reveal about God’s judgment?

Read 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12. What does it mean to be “worthy of the calling”? In these verses, what did Paul pray for the believers in Thessalonica?