A Theological Thinking of You
(2 Thessalonians 2:13-17)
Introduction: Paul’s thanksgiving is highly theological (vv. 13-15). The well-wish expresses warmth and acceptance (vv. 16-17).
I. The Text
A. 2:13 – “because God chose you…to be saved”
1. “through ___________________”
2. “and _______________________”
B. 2:14 – “To this he called you…that you may obtain the glory”
1. “through our _________________”
C. 2:15 – “So then, brothers…”
1. “___________________”
2. “and ________________________”
II. Applications for Today
(1) ________________________________________
(2) ________________________________________
(3) ________________________________________
Conclusion: The German theologian, Dietrich Bonheoffer wrote, Make up your mind and come out into the tempest of living”. People who know that they are acceptable to God through Christ are freed up to do great things for him.