經文: | 帖撒羅尼迦後書 1-3章 |
中心思想: | 帖撒羅尼迦後書3章 |
提要
保羅寫給帖撒羅尼迦信徒的第二封信中,首先稱讚他們在逼迫患難中表現的信心,並安慰他們,現在的苦難必在將來的榮耀中得著回報。所以,儘管有逼迫,未來仍有充滿高度盼望的期待。但保羅也必須處理他們對主再來的日子的誤解。雖然有許多風聲說主的日子已經到了,但事實上那日子還沒有到;保羅並詳述在那日子之前必先發生的事。為福音勞力──而不是閒懶不作工──才是對這個真理最恰當的回應。 |
第1章
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第2章
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第3章
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基督再臨
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關於敵基督的啟示
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回歸工作
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鼓勵
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解釋
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勸戒
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每日與主同行
基督再臨的應許對你的日常生活有何影響?若有人不經意的觀察你,他會看出你的生活因基督的那句話:「我必再來」(約14:3)而有什麼不同嗎?
基督再來是一個均衡的教義。它使我們對現在和未來有更正確的認識,並且幫助我們建立能榮耀上帝的優先順序。
帖撒羅尼迦教會的一些會友視基督再來為鬆懈的理由──他們從社會當中退出,關閉經營的生意,坐在那裡等待主的再來。保羅嚴厲指責這種錯誤(3:10-14)。
你是否也犯了相同的錯誤,忽略了你在家庭、工作、或屬靈上的責任?今天是你調整目標再好不過的時機。今晚召開一次家庭會議,討論上帝要你們在祂兒子再次降臨之前所做的任何工作。你甚至可以用帖撒羅尼迦後書三章十三節作為本週的家庭箴言。
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默想
帖撒羅尼迦前後書對照
帖撒羅尼迦前書 帖撒羅尼迦後書
•強調信、望、愛 •強調信、望、愛
•關心基督再臨的日子 •關心主來的日子
•提供基督再臨的安慰 •糾正有關基督再臨的誤解
•稱讚賣力工作的聖徒 •責備懶惰的聖徒
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金言
我們在天上的冠冕必須在地上贏得。 |
English |
12/3/2013 The Coming Day of the Lord |
Scriptures: | 2 Thessalonians 1-3 |
Heart of the Passage: | 2 Thessalonians 3 |
Overview
Paul begins his second letter to the Thessalonians by commending them for their faithfulness in the midst of persecution and by encouraging them with the truth that present suffering will be repaid with future glory. Therefore, despite the persecution, hopeful expectation can be high. But Paul must also deal with a misunderstanding concerning the coming Day of the Lord. Despite reports to the contrary, that day had not yet arrived, and Paul recounts the events which must take place first. Laboring for the Gospel—rather than lazy resignation—can be the only proper response to such truth. |
CHAPTER 1
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CHAPTER 2
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CHAPTER 3
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Return of Christ
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Revelation of Antichrist
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Return to Work
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Encouragement
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Explanation
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Exhortation
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Your Daily Walk
How does the promise of Christ's return affect your daily life? Would a casual observer detect that something is different about you because of Christ's words: "I will come again" {John 14:3)?
Christ's return is a balancing doctrine. It gives both the present and the future a sense of perspective and helps us establish priorities that honor God.
Some members of the Thessalonian church viewed Christ's return as a reason to relax—withdraw from society, close down their businesses, and settle back to wait. But Paul responded sternly to such misguided laziness (3:10-14)!
Have you slipped into the same error through neglect of your family, business, or spiritual duties? What better time than today to get back on target! Call a family council this evening to discuss any neglected tasks God wants you to perform until His Son returns. You might even want to make 3:13 your family motto for the week!
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Insight
Two Epistles, Side by Side
1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians
•emphasizes faith, hope, love •emphasizes faith, hope, love
•concerns the day of Christ •concerns the Day of the Lord
•offers comfort derived from •correct misapprehensions
Christ's return about Christ's return
•commends laboring saints •condemns lazy saints
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Adage
The crowns we will wear in heaven must be won on earth. |
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