## 2Thessalonians

Book Outline & Menu of Notes
Key & Guide to Notes

2Thessalonians -
  The Return of Christ, to Avenge His Own.
I. Persecution of Believers Now... 1:1-12
Judgment of Unbelievers at Christ's Coming.

1. Introduction, v.1-2
2. Paul's prayer, for the persecuted church.
   1. Thanksgiving for their growth and endurance, v.3-5
   2. (Explanation of God's righteous judgment, v.6-10)
   3. Petition for enabling to fulfill their calling, v.11,12

II. Program of Events,
relative to Christ's Coming. 2:1-12

1. The Rapture of Believers, v.1
2. The Day of the LORD, v.2-5
   1. Will be Preceded by Apostasy,
   2. Will Reveal the Man of Lawlessness.
3. The Mystery of Lawlessness... v.6-8
   1. Is already Active today,
   2. Will be Revealed when the Restrainer is taken out of the way.
4. The unrestrained Lawless One... v.9-12
   1. Will be Empowered by Satan.
   2. Will Deceive all who Reject the Truth.

III. Preparation of Believers,
in view of Christ's Coming. 2:13- 3:18

1. Established in the Word, 2:13-17
2. Established in their Walk, 3:1-5
3. Established in their Work, 3:6-15
4. Conclusion & Salutation, 3:16-18

[Elements of the above outline were adapted from JVMcGee.]

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