The document discusses how the Thessalonians were examples of intentionally working for the Lord by having a work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope. It encourages readers to follow their example and work to become ready for the Lord's return by perfecting what is lacking and having blameless hearts. It also emphasizes that we were created in Christ Jesus to do good works and should work to please God in order to reap eternal life.

2. Intentional Working For the Lord!
• Today we should be striving to
stand fast in the Lord.
2 Thes. 3:6-13
• We shall examine some things
about the Thessalonians that
show how they were following
Jesus and are now our example
to follow. John 4:34; 2 Tim. 4:7-8

3. The Brethren Remembered Their
Godly Intentional Works
Remembering without ceasing their:
– Work of faith…
1 Thes. 1:3; Jn. 6:28-29
– Labor of love… 1 Thes. 3:12-13
– Patience of hope…
1 Thes 1:3; Rom. 8:24-25
• In the Lord Jesus Christ! 1 Thes. 1:10
• In this they became examples to all!
1 Thes. 1:6-9

4. We Live If We Work
• Their faith and love showed their
spiritual life and encouraged
others to live in the Lord.
1 Thes. 3:6-8; 1 John 5:11
– Faith without works is dead.
James 2:17, 20, 24, 26
– Works without Love is dead.
1 Cor. 13:1-3; 1 Cor. 16:14

5. Work to Become Ready
For the Lord’s Return!
• Pray for help to become complete
in Christ.
– That we may perfect what is lacking
1 Thes. 3:10; Col. 2:10; Rom. 8:29
– That our hearts be established
blameless in holiness. 1 Thes. 3:13
• Part of our work here is doing all
things without complaining!
Philippians 2:14-16

6. We’re Created in Christ
To Do Good Works!
• “For we are His workmanship,
created in Christ Jesus for good
works…” Ephesians 2:10
• We’re His own special people to be
zealous for good works. Titus 2:14
• Let us not disappoint our Lord Jesus
Christ, let’s keep his commands and
live doing good works! Col. 1:10

7. iWork to Please God and
Reap Eternal Life!
• Through Christ we must work out our
own salvation with fear and trembling.
Philippians 2:12-13
• One must obey Jesus to reap eternal
salvation! Hebrews 5:9
– Hear & Believe the Gospel… Rom. 1:16
– Repent of sin… Acts 2:38
– Confess Christ… Acts 8:37
– Baptized, wash away sins… Acts 22:16