An Exemplary Christian Life

Following Paul's words of comfort to the Thessalonians in troubling times and exhortation to stand firm in the Gospel, he now encourages and exhorts them to an exemplary Christian life by presenting components of effective prayer and a faithful Christian ethic. May it be a help for us to stand resolute and to combat idleness in our life for Christ.

2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 – An Exemplary Christian Life
I. Effective Prayer (vv1-3)
---A. Its Objectives (vv1-2)
------1. For the Gospel (v1)
---------a. Spread Quickly
---------b. Be Honored
------2. For Deliverance (v2)
---------a. Overtly Wicked
---------b. Covertly Wicked
---B. Its Power (v3)
------1. The Lord
---------a. He is Faithful
---------b. He Strengthens and Protects
II. The Faithful Christian Ethic (vv4-5)
---A. Obedience to God's Command (v4)
---B. Heart for God's Love (v5a)
---C. Perseverance (v5b)