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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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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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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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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion1 Activity|1 Assessment
Lesson 3, Activity 1
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Here’s a second lesson on the end times—what theologians call “eschatology.” Now the focus is on an anti-Christ figure called the “man of lawlessness.” It helps to be reminded not only that Christ is coming, but also that His reign won’t be established without a fight: a major fight, with a powerful deception for those unprepared. Let’s learn about this evil human ruler and the celestial source of his power.