NTL Philippians - 2 Thessalonians

Who is the Author of Philippians?

Paul

Who is the recipient of Philippians?

The church in Philippi (1st church Paul planted in Macedonia)

What church supported Paul's ministry?

The church in Macedonia

When does Paul write the letter to the Philippians?

AD 62

What is the theme of Philippians?

Joyful Unity in the Person of Christ

Outline of Philippians:

- A Christ focused life (Ch. 1)
- A Christ patterned life (Ch. 2)
- A Christ dependent life (Ch. 3)
- A Christ satisfied life (Ch. 4)

What is Kenosis?

The emptying of Christ was the humiliation of taking on human form and nature to fulfil the service of God.

Humility in Philippians:

Creator became the creation (2:7)

Service in Philippians:

Epaphroditus served even when it cost him.

Unity in Philippians

Seek unity and help others maintain it.

Joy in Philippians:

Paul prayed with joy.

What is the theme of Colossians?

The preeminence and Supremacy of Christ

When was Colossians written?

60-61 AD

What is the purpose of Colossians?

- To confront a growing heretical teaching.
- To teach how high Christology affects the life of the believer.

What was the Colossian Heresy?

A syncretistic religion of Christian, Jewish, and Pagan beliefs, that deemphasized the importance of faith in Christ and emphasized higher knowledge.

What is the outline of Colossians?

- Christology (Ch. 1-2)
- Christianity (Ch. 3-4)

What was Paul's second epistle? (Chronologically)

1 Thessalonians.

When was 1 Thessalonians written?

51 AD

What is the theme for 1 Thessalonians?

Encouragement in view of Christ's return.

What is the purpose of 1 Thessalonians?

1: Commend them for their faith
2: Explain the mystery of the rapture of the Church
3: How are believers to live knowing that Christ is coming back.

1 Thessalonians 4:18 -

Therefore encourage one another with these words.

Key Theological Insights on 1 Thessalonians:

1: Sanctification
2: Eschatology
- The church will be kept from the wrath of God. 1:10; 5:9; Rev. 3:10.
- The rapture will be a departure for another destination. 4:17.
- The rapture is taught as a comfort. 4:18.

When was 2 Thessalonians written?

51 AD

What is the theme of 2 Thessalonians?

Rightly Understanding Christ's Return.

What is the purpose of 2 Thessalonians?

To explain that the Day of the Lord had not yet begun.

What is the outline of 2 Thessalonians?

1: Commend faithful living in continual persecution.
2: Correct wrong understanding.
3: Confront poor testimonies.

The Apostasy:

Widespread departure from the truth.

Timeline of events before the Day of the Lord would come:

1: The Apostacy
2: The removal of the restrainer
3: The appearance of the man of lawlessness, the antichrist.

2 Thessalonians 2:2-3 -

The timeline of events.

2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Request for prayer.

What are the Key theological Insights of 2 Thessalonians?

1: Eschatology
2: Theology of Work