14 He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. To stand firm and not fall away during trials, keep God’s perspective with regard to eternity. 13 But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits[a]to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. Stand Firm 2 Thessalonians 2. Paul distinguishes his readers in the church at Thessalonica from the unbelievers who reject the truth, to whom he referred in the previous passage, and urges them to stand firm in the traditions taught by the apostles, praying that God will comfort and establish them. II. Lesson 5: Standing Firm in Trials (2 Thessalonians 2:13-17) 1. In view of this bright prospect, Paul appeals to his readers to stand firm and adhere to the truths they had been taught. So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter. 2 Thessalonians 3. Hold Fast and Stand Firm in Gospel. STAND FIRM AND HOLD ON. The need during trials and times of spiritual deception is to stand firm and hold to the apostolic teachings. Read verse in New International Version For understanding these verses, refer back to Acts 17:13-16 and 18:5. 14 To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Keep Busy Encouraging each other; don’t be idle. The... 2. 2 Thessalonians 2. Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words. Introduction: Paul started this 2nd letter to the Thessalonians by encouraging them just as he had in his 1st letter to them. Since his readers have been chosen by God as the first to share in the Gospel, they will be glorified at the time of Christ’s return (2:14). 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 New King James Version (NKJV) Stand Fast 13 But we are [ a ] bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through [ b ] sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth, 14 to which He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Timothy and Silas brought back news about the church in Thessalonica.

Introduction. 2 Thessalonians 2:15, NASB: "So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us." He prays that Jesus and the Father would encourage the Thessalonians and strengthen them in every good deed and word (2 Thessalonians 2:13–17). 2 Thessalonians 2:13English Standard Version (ESV) Stand Firm. 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15 New International Version (NIV) Stand Firm 13 But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you as firstfruits [ a ] to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. 2 Thessalonians 2:15 So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter. 13 But we, brethren beloved by the Lord, ought and are obligated [as those who are in debt] to give thanks always to God for you, because God chose you from the beginning 1 as His firstfruits (first converts) for salvation through the sanctifying work of the [Holy] Spirit and [your] belief in (adherence to, trust in, and reliance on) the Truth. Footnotes: “Stand firm” 2nd Thessalonians 2:13-17 Paul’s words of encouragement and prayer for the Thessalonians are still words of encouragement and comfort for us today.. III. 2. a. Paul was both excited and grateful for the good news which relieved his deep concern for them. 1 Thessalonians 3:1-9 Day One Study 1. Discuss his heartfelt concern. On Sunday, December 22, 2019, Mr. Harry Monroe expounds Paul's encouragement to the Thessalonians from 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17. 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 English Standard Version (ESV) Stand Firm 13 But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits [ a ] to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.
First let us look at verses 13-14, there are some key words to look at and to observe. 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17. “Ought” this words means to act of doing something presently. I.