HANG IN THERE (2 Thess 1:5-12)
4 treasures to trust in;
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THERE’S A POINT TO PERSECUTION (4-5)
The road to eternal glory goes through suffering & we follow in Jesus footsteps (Mark 8:31, 34-35, Phil1:29-30) when we suffer.
Suffering is: “the construction site foreman of God’s building project of holiness in our lives” (Eric Mason)
Romans 5:3-5 & James 1:2-4. Joy in the midst!
Hold fast to Jesus – by doing so, you account Him to be precious above all
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JUDGEMENT IS CERTAIN (6-9)
The longing for justice will be fulfilled. God will repay in full
(Isaiah 59:15-19, Matt 16:27, Rev22:12)
Terrible separation will occur “away from the presence of the Lord and the glory of his might”
John 5:24:
“Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgement but has passed from death to life.
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JESUS WILL GET ALL THE GLORY (10)
“…to be glorified in his saints and marvelled at among all who have believed…”
(2 Cor 3:18, 1 Cor 15:51-53, John 14:13, Exodus 34:29-30)
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BY GRACE…KEEP GOING! (11-12)
God’s past grace informs our trust in his future grace
He will “make you worthy of his calling”
His power, His grace, His glory
Our faith, resolve and work