2 Thessalonians 3:14-18
Because the gospel is a transforming gospel,
true obedience must characterize the lives of those who receive it by faith
Two Final Words That Lead To True Obedience
1. Word of Discipline – Vss. 14-15
. A. Responsibility of the Church
. . Authority – Matthew 18:18
. . Nature – 1 Corinthians 5:11
. . Mission – 1 Corinthians 5:5
. B. The specific Situation
. . 1 Timothy 5:19, Titus 3:10, Galatians 1:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:11, 5:14
. C. The Appropriate Action
. . A reminder of love and a call to repent – Hebrews 12:6
. D. The Loving Purpose – Vs. 15
2. A Word of Blessing – Vss. 16-18
. . 2 Thessalonians 1:11
. A. A Blessing of Peace – 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17, Ephesians 2:12
. The Lord Is With You
. B. The Blessing of Authority
. C. The Blessing of Grace