2 Thessalonians Deep Dive Quiz Flashcards

#1

In 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, Paul describes a specific figure who will oppose God before the Day of the Lord. What is this figure called?

📖 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4

#2

According to 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7, what is currently 'holding back' or restraining the revelation of the man of lawlessness?

📖 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7

#3

In 2 Thessalonians 2:2, what false claim had some believers made about the Day of the Lord?

📖 2 Thessalonians 2:2

#4

What specific instruction does Paul give in 2 Thessalonians 3:10 regarding those who refuse to work?

📖 2 Thessalonians 3:10

#5

In 2 Thessalonians 1:4, Paul praises the Thessalonians for their faith and what other quality during persecution?

📖 2 Thessalonians 1:4

#6

According to 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2, what specific request does Paul make of the church at Thessalonica?

📖 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2

#7

In 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14, which of the following is NOT named as part of God's saving work?

📖 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

#8

What does Paul say in 2 Thessalonians 1:8 will happen to those who do not obey the gospel of Jesus Christ?

📖 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9

#2

An unspecified restraining force

Paul deliberately keeps vague what is restraining the man of lawlessness, referring to 'the one who now holds it back' without specifying the identity, suggesting the Thessalonians already understood the reference.

2 Thessalonians 2:6-7

#1

The man of lawlessness

Paul specifically uses the term 'the man of lawlessness' (or 'man of sin') to describe the figure who will exalt himself above God before Christ's return.

2 Thessalonians 2:3-4

#4

They should not eat

Paul establishes the principle 'The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat,' emphasizing the importance of industry and self-sufficiency in the community.

2 Thessalonians 3:10

#3

That it had already come

Paul corrects the false teaching that 'the day of the Lord has already come' (NIV), which was causing confusion and possibly panic among the Thessalonians.

2 Thessalonians 2:2

#6

Pray that the message of the Lord may spread and be honored, and that they be delivered from evil people

Paul asks the Thessalonians to 'pray for us, that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored' and that they would be protected 'from wicked and evil people.'

2 Thessalonians 3:1-2

#5

Their perseverance

Paul specifically commends the Thessalonians for 'the perseverance and faith you are showing in all the persecutions and hardships' they were enduring.

2 Thessalonians 1:4

#8

They will be punished with everlasting destruction, shut out from the presence of the Lord

Paul describes judgment as those being 'punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord' when He comes to be glorified in His holy people.

2 Thessalonians 1:8-9

#7

Justification by works of the law

Paul says God chose believers, sanctified them by the Spirit, brought them to belief in the truth, and called them through the gospel. He does not say salvation comes by works of the law in this passage.

2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

#9

In 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, how does Paul instruct the church to handle believers who are idle and disruptive?

📖 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

#10

According to 2 Thessalonians 2:15, what does Paul urge the Thessalonians to hold to?

📖 2 Thessalonians 2:15

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#10

The teachings Paul passed on to them, whether by word or letter

Paul specifically tells them to 'stand firm and hold to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter,' emphasizing apostolic authority.

2 Thessalonians 2:15

#9

Keep away from them while continuing to warn them as fellow believers

Paul instructs believers to 'keep away from every believer who is idle and disruptive' but also to 'warn them as you would a fellow believer,' showing a balance between separation and redemptive correction.

2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

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