Practical Instructions in Doctrine and Life (4-5)
Instructions Given in Chapters 4 & 5
Exhortations concerning the Christian walk (4:1-12)
Instructions concerning those that sleep in Jesus and the dead in Christ (4:14- 4:16)
The manner of Christ's coming (4:14-5:4)
Instructions concerning being prepared for him (5:1-10)
The differences between:
| 3:3, 4 | 5:09 | 5:09 |
|---|---|---|
| appointed to afflictions | appointed to wrath | appointed salvation |
| Not a judgment of God for sin, but a fire of purging to purify our character and strengthen our faith | God's ultimate choice for the unrepentant who have chosen to reject Christ's provision | A great call given by Christ to "come unto Me" and answered by the individual through faith |
Comforting and edifying (5:11)
Church discipline (5:12-28)
- Respect for Christian leaders (5:12-13)
- Care for each other (5:14-15)
- Always be thankful (5:16-18)
- Always be discerning (5:19-22)
- Commit yourself to God who is faithful (5:23-24)
- Commit yourself to prayer for the ministry (5:25)
- Commit yourself to each other to submit and respect (5:26)
- Commit yourself to the Word (5:27)
- Commit yourself to His grace (5:28)