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)