2 Thessalonians: Insight.

In 2 Thessalonians, we are called to stand firm and not be idle in our faith, which is a different sort of encouragement than that is offered in 1 Thessalonians. Although we may be worried about the end times and such, it is still our duty to hold to the idea expressed in chapter 2:13-15, “But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God chose you to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter.” It is encouragement, yet it is encouragement with the reaffirming of our abilities and duties as believers.