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1 and 2 Thessalonians
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Lesson OneOverview of 1 and 2 Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 1–3)20 Activities
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: 1 Thessalonians 1–3
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In | Workbook: 1 Thessalonians 1
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In | Workbook: Thessalonians and the Old Testament
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In | Idols, Immorality and Holy Living
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In | Blameless Consistency and Critics
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In | Workbook: Hope in the Face of Uncertainty
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In | Relational Language in Paul
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In | Relational Ministry: Cost and Context
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In | 1 Thessalonians and Romans
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Behind | Paul's Visits
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Behind | Missionary Journeys by Paul and His Companions
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Behind | Thessalonica
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Behind | Onsite: Thessalonica - Another King Named Jesus
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In Front | Stewarding Our Righteousness
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In Front | Stewarding Our Reputation
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In Front | Representing Something Bigger
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In Front | Workbook: Representing Something Bigger than Ourselves
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In Front | Workbook: Being a Representative and Being “Authentic”
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Wrap-Up
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Lesson TwoChrist's Return (1 Thessalonians 4–5)22 Activities
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Lesson Text: 1 Thessalonians 4–5
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In | Workbook: Tasting Death
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In | Question 1: What About Those Who Are Asleep?
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In | Workbook: The Hope of Resurrection, Part 1
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In | Workbook: The Hope of Resurrection, Part 2
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In | Christ Will Come Again and Reign
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In | Encouragement, Hope and Readiness
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In | Question 2: When Will These Things Take Place?
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In | Workbook: Why Does Paul Use “Thief in the Night”?
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In | Sons of the Light
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Behind | Second Coming: Terms and Concepts
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Behind | Terms and Concepts of the Second Coming
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Behind | Onsite: Preparing for the True King's Arrival
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Behind | A Letter of Consolation
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Behind | Paul’s Response to Roman Wisdom
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Behind | Jewish and Christian Views
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In Front | Obsessive Predictions of the End
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In Front | The Apocalyptic Bandwagon
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In Front | The Facts and Focus of Our Faith
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In Front | Workbook: Caught Ready or Unready?
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Wrap-Up
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Lesson ThreeThe Man of Lawlessness (2 Thessalonians 1–2)19 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson Text: 2 Thessalonians 1–2
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In | Workbook: Man of Lawlessness
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In | Daniel and Thessalonians, Part 1
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In | Confronting Bad Eschatology
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In | The Man of Lawlessness
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In | The Secret Power of Lawlessness
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In | 1 and 2 Thessalonians and the Teachings of Jesus
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In | The Singular, Ultimate Evil Ruler
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Behind | The Antichrist and the Devil
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Behind | Onsite: Paul and Lawlessness - View from Corinth's "Bema"
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Behind | The Man of Beliar
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In Front | Antichrist as a Force and Person
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In Front | Antichrist: Prototype and Epitome
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In Front | Antichrist in Culture
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In Front | Recognizing the Signs
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In Front | Attempts to Identify Antichrist
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In Front | Workbook: Readiness
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Wrap-Up
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Lesson FourWork (2 Thessalonians 3)17 Activities|2 Assessments
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Lesson Text: 2 Thessalonians 3
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In | Workbook: Work as a Vocation
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In | Work as a Vocation
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In | Work and Reputation
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In | The Already and Not Yet, Part 1
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In | The Already and Not Yet, Part 3
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In | The Already and Not Yet, Part 5
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In | Workbook: Diversity and Layers in Paul’s Letters, Part 1
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In | Workbook: Diversity and Layers in Paul’s Letters, Part 2
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Behind | Various Views of Work
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Behind | Onsite: Paul's Work Ethic - View from Corinth's Marketplace
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In Front | Biblical Work
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In Front | We're All Servants
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In Front | Workbook: New Heavens and Earth
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In Front | New Heavens and Earth
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Wrap-Up
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Lesson FiveAuthor and Audience (Review 1 and 2 Thessalonians)17 Activities
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Lesson Text: 1 and 2 Thessalonians Review
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In | Workbook: Why We Work
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In | Reputation and Idleness
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In | Workbook: Busy People and Busybodies
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Behind | Missionaries in Paul's Day
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In Front | Balance in Ministry
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In Front | Onsite: "Tent-making Missions" - Following Paul's Example Today
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In Front | Learning About Ministry from Paul
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In Front | Strategizing with the Spirit
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In Front | Workbook: The Spread of Early Christianity
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In Front | The Spread of Early Christianity
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In Front | Workbook: Post-Apostolic Christian Evangelism
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In Front | Post-Apostolic Christian Evangelism
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In Front | Workbook: False Prophets in the Early Church
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In Front | Workbook: Guiding Questions - 1 and 2 Thessalonians
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Wrap-Up
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion1 Activity|1 Assessment
Lesson 5, Activity 16
In Front | Workbook: Guiding Questions – 1 and 2 Thessalonians
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[Record your answers in the workbook provided at the beginning of this course.]
Objective: To begin to appreciate the main themes and interrelatedness of the Bible, the relevance of its ancient cultural context and the contemporary implications of each of its parts. These questions are to be answered at the completion of the lessons for each book, providing an opportunity to summarize your observations while reading and engaging the exercises and lectures.
- What has this book revealed about God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit)? Include metaphors, characteristics and the mission of God as it unfolds.
- What has this book revealed about God’s people, their relationship with God and each other and their role and mission in the world? Include metaphors, mission, ethics, worship, “living by faith,” etc.
- How does this New Testament book echo Old Testament Scripture? Include typology, promises, predictions and the overall history of redemption.
- How does God’s revelation in this book engage (and challenge) cultural and literary forms? Take into account the genres of Scripture and comparisons with extra-biblical parallels. Consider the divine and human dimensions of God’s Word.
- In what ways has God spoken to you in your journey through this book?