Outline 1. A Celebration of Faith ( 1:1–3:13 ) a. Greetings to the Thessalonians ( 1:1–10 ) b. Paul’s Ministry ( 2:1–20 ) i. Paul Recalls His Visit ( 2:1–16 ) ii. Paul’s Longing to Visit Again ( 2:17–20 ) c. Timothy’s Ministry ( 3:1–10 ) i. Timothy’s Visit ( 3:1–5 ) ii. Timothy’s Encouraging Report ( 3:6–10 ) d. Prayer for Endurance ( 3:11–13 ) 2. A Call to Righteous Living ( 4:1–5:28 ) a. Living to Please God ( 4:1–12 ) b. The Return of the Lord ( 4:13–18 ) c. The Day of the Lord ( 5:1–11 ) d. Christian Living ( 5:12–22 ) e. Final Blessings and Instruction ( 5:23–28 ) |
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