II THESSALONIANS: Comfort, Correction, and Confrontation

Course correction … (Part 2)

PAUL’S PLAN TO STOP THE SPIRITUAL DRIFTING:
See 2 Thessalonians 2:15-17

1. Reveal Answer
   (15)
   HOW TO STAND FIRM (Ephesians 6:10-20)
   • Belt of
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   (14) – opposes lies (John 8:44; Prov. 6:16-19)
   • Breastplate of
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   (14) – Christ’s righteousness in us (2 Corinthians 5:21)
   • Feet prepared with
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   (15) – Run toward peace / grace (Romans 12:18)
   • Shield of
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   (16) – Protects from doubts (Heb. 11:1-3)
   • Helmet of
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   (17) – Protects my mind (Rom. 12:2)
   • Sword of
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   (Word of God-17) – My offensive weapon (Heb4:12)
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   in Spirit (18) – Christ’s example (Mark 1:35; Matt. 26:39,42)

2. Reveal Answer
   to traditions (15)
   • Literally: Cling onto and keep clinging (death grip)
   • Traditions (spoken or letter-15) = Handed down from God (Colossians 2:8; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:21)

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   in good works and Word (17)
   • “Establish” =
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   spiritual roots (Colossians 2:6-8)
   • Lives built on Christ the
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   (Matthew 7:24-27)

KNOW THIS:

(2 Pet. 2:1-2; 1 John 4:1-4; Jude 3-4)

BOTTOM LINE: Be aware of the

of

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and follow God’s word to

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by standing firm, holding on, and establishing your heart on

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