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11. What could be the major cause for the writing of 2 Thessalonians?

12. State one message of first Thessalonians?

13. Provide one central point of 2 Thessalonians?

14. Who were Paul’s major opponents in Thessalonica?

15. According to Paul, when was the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ?

9.5 Let’s Personalize this lesson…

Isn’t it awesome that life is beyond death? Isn’t it so marvelous that God has given us the hope
of the resurrection and of Christ’s second coming so we may live forever in His presence? Why
should we take our own lives because of the current sufferings, isn’t the hope of the
resurrection greater? Why should we participate in the injustices of this world, isn’t the day of
judgment a great comfort and motivation to live right?

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