1 Thessalonians
What simile do Jesus, Paul, & Peter use to describe the Second Coming?
A Thief in the Night
What will happen to end the reign of the Man of Lawlessness?
Killed by the breath of Christ
What is the theme of 1 Timothy?
A Healthy Church
Paul wrote 2 Timothy under what circumstances?
The Thessalonians grieved hopelessly over their dead because... (400)
they believed that only the living would benefit from Christ's return.
Why did Paul need to write the letter to the Thessalonians?
He was torn away from them too quickly and needed to clarify doctrinal and practical issues
How does the Man of Lawlessness do what he does?
What do other NT books call the Man of Lawlessness?
by the power of Satan
Antichrist
Where was Timothy stationed?
Why was he there?
Ephesus
To put the church of Ephesus into order as a pastor
Who do false teachers target?
The Weak
Explain how the theme of 2 Timothy can be seen throughout the book. (500)
Passing the Torch
What are the themes of 1 & 2 Thessalonians?
Growth in Faith
Stand Firm
What will be the state of unbelievers after the judgment?
Eternal Destruction
Timothy must guard the _________ that was ______________ to him
Then he must ______________ it to faithful men.
What is the theme of 1 Timothy?
deposit, entrusted
entrust
A Healthy Church
Some will have _________ (bodily ailment) and therefore will...
Itchy ears, gather teachers who will tell them only what they want to hear
What is the intentional parallel between Jesus' and Paul's death?
Betrayed by Demas (Judas)
Abandoned by Friends (Disciples)
May it not be charged against them (father forgive them)
What is the Will of God (1 Thes. 4:4)
How can this help you make difficult decisions?
Our Sanctification
Answers May Vary
List Four things the Man of Lawlessness will do
Claims to be God
Opposes all other gods
performs false miracles
What are three qualifications for someone to be an elder?
Paul's instructions focus on (skill/character)
What is needed to accuse an elder of sin?
What happens when an elder is in sin?
See 1 Tim. 3
Character
2-3 Witnesses
Public Rebuke
What Paul calls his death in 2 Timothy/Philippians
What Timothy is to bring to Paul
A Drink Offering
Cloak, Books, Parchment, Mark
1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus are called... (100)
The Pastoral Epistles
The Gospel came to the Thessalonians in... (5x)
How can I know I am saved using this passage?
Word, Power, Holy Spirit, Full Conviction, Affliction
Explain what will happen during the End Times according to the New Testament (minus Revelation)
1. Last Days
2. Antichrist
3. Second Coming (Resurrection of dead in Christ)
4. Judgement (Resurrection of all dead)
What is Paul's view of modesty based on the word "adorn"?
The five pictures of Christian life from 2 Timothy 2 and what each means
Soldier - focus on mission, don't get distracted
Athlete - Live life according to what God expects
Farmer - working hard results in enjoying reward
Vessel - sin will keep you from serving the Lord
Worker - live in a way you won't be ashamed of when you face Christ
Who stood with Paul at his first defense? (200)
The Lord alone