TCP 19: 1 & 2 Thessalonians

Question 1

THEME of 1 Thessalonians

Answer 1

The Model Church

Question 2

REPENTANCE ILLUSTRATED

Answer 2

1 Thessalonians 1:9

For they themselves report concerning us the kind of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,

Question 3

GOSPEL MOTIVES IN MINISTRY

Answer 3

1 Thessalonians 2:2-6

But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive, but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts. For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed- God is witness. Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ.

Question 4

SHEPHERD AS PARENTS

Answer 4

1 Thessalonians 2:7,11

But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children.

For you know how, like a father with his children…

Question 5

SHARE THE WORD AND YOUR LIFE

Answer 5

1 Thessalonians 2:8

So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us.

Question 6

RECEIVE THE WORD AS FROM GOD, NOT MAN

Answer 6

1 Thessalonians 2:13

And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers.

Question 7

PRAYER FOR ABOUNDING LOVE

Answer 7

1 Thessalonians 3:12-13

and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you, so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.

Question 8

GOD’S WILL: SEXUAL PURITY

Answer 8

1 Thessalonians 4:3

For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality;

Question 9

THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH

Answer 9

1 Thessalonians 4:17

Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.

Question 10

THE DAY OF THE LORD

Answer 10

1 Thessalonians 5:2

For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

Question 11

GOD’S WILL: JOY, PRAYER, GRATITUDE

Answer 11

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Question 12

NOT DESTINED FOR WRATH

Answer 12

1 Thessalonians 5:9

For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

Question 13

THEME of 2 Thessalonians

Answer 13

Work While You Wait

Question 14

STEADFAST IN AFFLICTION

Answer 14

2 Thessalonians 1:4

Therefore we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions that you are enduring.

Question 15

ETERNAL DESTRUCTION IN HELL

Answer 15

2 Thessalonians 1:8-9

in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might,

Question 16

CHURCH DISCIPLINE FOR IDLENESS

Answer 16

2 Thessalonians 3:6

Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us.

Question 17

DON’T WORK; DON’T EAT

Answer 17

2 Thessalonians 3:10

For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.

Question 18

THE SPIRIT OF CHURCH DISCIPLINE

Answer 18

2 Thessalonians 3:15

Do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother.