THE MISCONCEPTION OF THE PAROUSIA. This section forms the heart of the
epistle. The previous chapter is merely an introduction, and the
following chapter merely a conclusion, to this paragraph. The
Thessalonians seem to have misinterpreted Paul's teaching about the
Parousia, with disastrous effect.... [ Continue Reading ]
FURTHER THANKSGIVING AND PRAYER. In contrast to the men mentioned in 2
Thessalonians 2:10, Paul thanks God for the Christians whom God chose
for salvation. The paragraph concludes with a brief doxology.
2 THESSALONIANS 2:15. TRADITIONS: here refers to the actual teaching
given by the apostle, whet... [ Continue Reading ]