Playlist: II Thessalonians, Book of (topic)
No Work, No Eat
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughIn II Thessalonians 3:6-15, the apostle Paul addresses the issue of idleness among the brethren, commanding them in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to withdraw from any brother who walks disorderly and refuses to follow the tradition received from Paul and his companions. Paul emphasizes his own example, noting that he and his …
Acts (Part Nineteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of II Thessalonians was written by the apostle Paul shortly after I Thessalonians, while he was in Corinth, following the arrival of Timothy with news from Thessalonica. This second letter addressed lingering questions among the Thessalonian believers concerning the second coming of Christ. Paul clarified that certain …
Are You Worthy of Your Calling?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsII Thessalonians, as a theological sequel to I Thessalonians, elaborates on the theme of the coming of the Day of the Lord, a concept initially developed in I Thessalonians 5:1-11. The return of Jesus Christ, mentioned prominently in both letters, carries a reassuring and joyful hope for God's church, yet it also holds awesome …
Intensity is Increasing: Are You Listening?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)In examining II Thessalonians, we find a focus on end-time happenings, distinct from many other epistles that emphasize daily obedience to God. In II Thessalonians 2:1-12, the apostle Paul addresses the concerns of the Thessalonians, urging them not to be upset or turned aside from the truth he had already shared with them. He …
Trumpets Is a Day of Hope
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe book of II Thessalonians, written by Paul a few months after I Thessalonians around 52 AD, addresses concerns and questions arising from the earlier epistle. In II Thessalonians 2, Paul provides evidence to the Thessalonian believers that the return of Jesus Christ was not immediately imminent, noting that certain events, …
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Thirteen)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of II Thessalonians holds significant relevance in understanding the challenges faced by the early church and the warnings pertinent to the end-time. Written by Paul around 50-52 AD, shortly after I Thessalonians, it addresses critical issues of deception and lawlessness. In II Thessalonians 2:10-12, Paul discusses the …