Questions and Answers
Define 'sanctification'. What is a person's 'vessel' that must be kept in 'sanctification and honor' (1 Thessalonians 4:4)?
Sanctification is the process of growing in Christlikeness, being set apart for Him. Your vessel is your body that must be kept in sanctification and honor.
Define 'Gentiles' as used in 1 Thessalonians 4:5 and 'saints' as used in 1 Thessalonians 3:13.
Gentiles refers to heathens, while saints refers to holy ones.
Who are the ones Paul referred to who were 'asleep' according to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18? Why were the Christians at Thessalonica worried about them? What was Paul's answer to them?
The 'ones asleep' are Christians who have already died. They were worried they would miss out. Paul's answer was that Jesus will bring them with Him when He returns to earth.
How is it that 'the dead in Christ shall rise first' (1 Thessalonians 4:16)? How does this event fit with 2 Corinthians 5:8 saying that to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord?
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What word do Historical Premillennialists use for the event when Christians are 'snatched up' to meet Jesus Christ in the air at His return (1 Thessalonians 4:17)?
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The epistles of 1-2 Thessalonians discuss eschatology. What is eschatology?
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What is the 'Day of the Lord,' and how will it 'come like a thief in the night' (1 Thessalonians 5:2)?
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In 1 Thessalonians 5:5, to whom do the terms 'sons of light' and 'sons of darkness' refer?
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In how many things should a Christian give thanks? What is the difference in giving thanks 'in' and giving thanks 'for' something (1 Thessalonians 5:18)?
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When and from where did Paul write 2 Thessalonians?
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List Paul's three major themes in 2 Thessalonians.
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What was the problem in the church at Thessalonica that Paul tried to correct in 2 Thessalonians (2 Thessalonians 2:2-3; 3:10-11)?
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Who is the 'man of lawlessness'? What are two other names for him?
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Explain six possibilities for identifying the 'restrainer' in 2 Thessalonians 2.
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What is the 'apostasy' in 2 Thessalonians 2:3?
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Paul gave a simple work ethic for Christians in 2 Thessalonians: if a person does not work, he does not _________ (2 Thessalonians 3:10).
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Study Notes
Sanctification and Vessels
- Sanctification is the process of spiritual growth towards Christlikeness, setting oneself apart for God.
- The "vessel" refers to the body, which should be kept in sanctification and honor.
Definitions of 'Gentiles' and 'Saints'
- In 1 Thessalonians 4:5, 'Gentiles' refers to heathens or non-believers.
- In 1 Thessalonians 3:13, 'saints' denotes holy ones or believers.
Christians "Asleep"
- "Asleep" refers to Christians who have died.
- Thessalonian Christians feared missing out on Christ’s return.
- Paul reassured them that Jesus would bring the deceased believers with Him upon His return.
The Dead in Christ
- The phrase "the dead in Christ shall rise first" indicates that deceased Christians will rise with Jesus at His return.
- This aligns with 2 Corinthians 5:8, affirming that absent from the body means present with the Lord.
Rapture Concept
- Historical Premillennialists refer to the event of Christians being "snatched up" to meet Jesus as the Rapture.
Understanding Eschatology
- Eschatology is the theological study of death, judgment, and the ultimate fate of humanity.
The Day of the Lord
- The "Day of the Lord" signifies end times and will arrive unexpectedly, like a thief, primarily affecting unbelievers.
Sons of Light vs. Sons of Darkness
- "Sons of light" refers to Christians who walk in faith.
- "Sons of darkness" pertains to unbelievers who live in ignorance of spiritual truths.
Giving Thanks
- Christians should give thanks in everything, whether situations are good or bad.
- "Giving thanks in" suggests gratitude for God's presence in situations, while "giving thanks for" acknowledges the specific circumstance.
Paul’s Writing of 2 Thessalonians
- Paul authored 2 Thessalonians from Corinth around AD 50/51.
Themes in 2 Thessalonians
- Key themes include encouragement during persecution, clarification about the Second Coming of Jesus, and guidance on addressing unruly behavior.
Church Issues in Thessalonica
- Paul addressed the concern of false teachings suggesting that the Day of the Lord had already occurred.
Man of Lawlessness
- The "man of lawlessness" can also be identified as the son of destruction and the Antichrist.
Identifying the 'Restrainer'
- Possible identities for the "restrainer" include:
- The Roman Government & Caesar
- Paul’s missionary efforts
- The Bible
- An angel, such as Michael
- The pretribulation church
- The Holy Spirit (most widely accepted).
Apostasy
- The term "apostasy" in 2 Thessalonians refers to a significant falling away from faith.
Christian Work Ethic
- Paul emphasized that a person who does not work should not expect to eat, promoting a strong work ethic among Christians.
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Description
This quiz covers key concepts from 1 Thessalonians chapters 4-5 and 2 Thessalonians. It includes definitions and interpretations of important terms such as 'sanctification', 'Gentiles', and 'saints'. Test your understanding of these biblical passages and enhance your study of the New Testament.