Lesson 18 - 1 and 2 Thessalonians - Part 2

In Paul’s 2nd letter to the Thessalonians, he identifies God as our Father, showing the commonality of all believers before God.  He is thankful to God for the church’s ever growing faith and love and steadfastness in light of persecutions. Paul wrote about the 2nd coming of Jesus in more detail, reminding the Thessalonians not to be confused about a false letter claiming to be from Paul, trying to deceive them that Jesus had already come. At close he asks the church to pray for his missionary team, and to work and pay their own way.  Paul said, “No work, no food!”  He urges the church to stay fresh in living right and doing good.