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Greetings: 1Th 1:1
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2.
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Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians: 1Th 1:2-10
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a)
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Paul's thanksgiving: 1Th 1:2-4
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b)
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The Thessalonians' response: 1Th 1:5-10
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3)
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Paul's defense of his preaching: 1Th 2:1-12
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a)
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His visit: 1Th 2:1-4
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b)
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His behavior: 1Th 2:5-8
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c)
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His example: 1Th 2:9-12
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4.
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Fellowship in persecution: 1Th 2:13-16
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Paul's continuing concern: 1Th 2:17-3:13
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Paul's desire to return: 1Th 2:17-20
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b)
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Timothy's mission: 1Th 3:1-5
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c)
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Timothy's encouraging report: 1Th 3:6-10
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d)
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Paul's first prayer for the Thessalonians: 1Th
3:11-13
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6.
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Exhortations: 1Th 4:1-12
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a)
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The traditions: 1Th 4:1,2
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b)
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Sexual purity: 1Th 4:3-8
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c)
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Brotherly love: 1Th 4:9,10
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d)
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Diligence: 1Th 4:11,12
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Problems concerning Christ's return: 1Th 4:13-5:11
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a)
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Believers who fall asleep: 1Th 4:13-18
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b)
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The time of the Coming: 1Th 5:1-3
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c)
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Be ready for his Coming: 1Th 5:4-11
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8.
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Final exhortations: 1Th 5:12-22
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a)
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Recognition of leaders: 1Th 5:12,13
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b)
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Various duties: 1Th 5:14-22
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Conclusion: 1Th 5:23-28
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a)
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Paul's second prayer for the Thessalonians: 1Th
5:23,24
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b)
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Farewell: 1Th 5:25-28
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1.
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Greeting: 2Th 1:1,2
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2.
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Thanksgiving and prayer for the Thessalonians: 2Th 1:3-12
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a)
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Paul's thanksgiving: 2Th 1:3-5
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b)
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Divine judgment: 2Th 1:6-10
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c)
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Paul's prayer for their future acceptance: 2Th
1:11,12
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The Man of Sin destroyed by Christ at His Coming: 2Th 2:1-12
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a)
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Warning against false claims: 2Th 2:1,2
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b)
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The Man of Sin revealed: 2Th 2:3-9
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c)
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His followers deceived: 2Th 2:10-12
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Thanksgiving and encouragement: 2Th 2:13-17
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a)
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Paul's thanksgiving: 2Th 2:13,14
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b)
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Paul's encouragement: 2Th 2:15
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c)
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Paul's prayer for their strengthening: 2Th 2:16,17
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Prayerful preparation for the work: 2Th 3:1-5
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Paul's request for prayer: 2Th 3:1,2
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b)
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Paul's confidence in Christ: 2Th 3:3-5
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Warnings against idleness: 2Th 3:6-15
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Paul's previous example: 2Th 3:6-10
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b)
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Additional instruction: 2Th 3:11-13
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c)
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Discipline: 2Th 3:14,15
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7.
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Conclusion: 2Th 3:16-18
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