Why was this book written?
The main reason this book is
written is very much the same as First Thessalonians. It seems that
there were false teachers talking about the end of time. Paul writes
them to clarify that the end has not come and they are to keep living
strong for God (2:1-4, 15). Again Paul encourages them and tells
them that the end is not here yet, but it is near. They will have
relief from this present darkness (1:4-7). Paul probably thought the
end was coming sooner than 2000 years, but in light of eternity their
suffering was for a very short time.
What is the main idea of this book?
The main idea in this book can be
summed up in chapter 1 verses 11 and 12. It says that God will help
them through the trials and struggles. They will bring honor to God
as they seek to do what is right and because of that God will in
return, honor them. Basically Paul urges them to keep fighting, to
keep running the race, and not to give in to the evil around them.
Paul warns them of great evil to come and in 2:15 says that
everything he is teaching them is to help them overcome the darkness.
No comments:
Post a Comment