Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful until Christ Returns
Text: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
Theme: Christians Must Be Confident in the Face of Apostasy.

One: Clearly see salvation. (What God has done.)

• You were loved, chosen, & called
• You were set apart by the Spirit
• You believed the gospel
• You share in Christ's glory

Two: Firmly believe truth. (What God has said.)

• Because of your firm foundation...
• ...keep on clinging...
• ...to God's revealed word.

Three: Boldy pursue godliness. (What God is doing.)

• Inwardly rejoice in the kindness of God
• Outwardly reflect the character of God

But we give thanks...because God chose you as the first fruits to be saved... ~ 2 Thessalonians 2:13

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Secret Things
Text: Various Passages
Theme: Secret Keeping

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful Until Christ Returns
Text: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-13
Theme: Don't Be Unsettled when Unbelievers Reject Christian Faith and Its Foundation of Biblical Truth

One: What is apostasy?

• to depart; to forsake; to rebel against.
• Someone who before claimed he was a Christian is now saying he is not a Christian anymomre.

Two: A Biblical Anchor: true believers will never fully or finally fall away from the faith.

Three: The Biblical Explanation: the realization that a person was never truly transformed by the gospel.

• The Visible Church = as Christians see it; those who claim to be Christian and give evidence of it.
• The Invisible Church = as God sees it; those who repent & believe in Jesus as Savior and Lord
• Examples of apostasy: Judas and Demas

Four: What should characterize our response to apostasy?

• Humility
• Prayer
• Truth

...they refused to love the truth and be saved ~ 2 Thessalonians 2:10

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Secret Things
Text: Various Passages
Theme: Secret Service

Speaker: Adam Goshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful Until Chris Returns
Text: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Theme: Amid the uncertainty of the "end times," be faithful until Jesus comes

One: You can be certain that the Devil is at work in the world.

• His work is characterized by deception, rebellion, & lawlessness.
• The believer is tempted with confusion & concern.
• The unbeliever is tempted to embrace lies & to enjoy evil.

Two: You can be certain that Jesus is coming in total victory.

• God is in control of present victory.
• God is control of future vicroty.

Applications:

• Resist evil with holiness.
• Resist discouragement with hope.

Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ...let no one deceive you in any way... ~ 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Secret Things
Text: Various Passages
Theme: Secret Loves

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Text: Psalm 23, Jeremiah 23, Ezekiel 34
Theme: Shepherding

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful Until Christ Returns
Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12
Theme: Jesus is Glorified as Savior and Lord

The glory of Jesus as Savior and Lord is...

One: ...the past testimony of the church.

• Do not be bashful about our legacy of truth.
• Speak boldly.

Two: ...the future hope of the church.

• Do not be bullied by evil in the world.
• Endure courageously.

Three: ...the present duty of the church.

• Do not be discouraged in the struggle with sin.
• Grow spiritually.

Four: ...the eternal reward of the church.

• Do not be forgetful of your glory to come.
• We will celebrate joyfully.

To this end, we always pray for you... ~ 2 Thessalonians 1:11

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Secret Things
Text: Various Passages
Theme: Hiding Our Sin

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians
Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12
Theme: The promise of Christ's future coming should influence the faithfulness of our present praying.

How can we imitate Paul's model of prayer

One: Pray

• Our prayer should be Constant
• Our prayer should be Caring

Two: Pray with Biblically-defined Purpose

• That we would be Conformed to the character of Christ
• That we would be Bold in the pursuit of goodness
• That we would do what we are called to do in his Power

Three: Pray for the glory of Jesus Christ

• His Sovereign glory; He is Lord
• His Saving glory; He is Savior

To this end, we always pray for you ~ 2 Thessalonians 1.11

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Secret Things
Text: Deuteronomy 29
Theme: Secret Things

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful Until Christ Returns
Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4
Theme: God Will Make All Things Right in the End

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Text: 2 Kings 18-19
Theme: When Problems Arise, We Must Take Them to the Lord

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians: Be Faithful Until Christ Returns
Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4
Theme: Keep Growing - For the Good Of Others and For the Glory Of God

One: Keep growing - for the good of others.

• Model a robust confidence in God
• Model a robust love for others
• Model a robust endurance in hardships

Two: Keep growing - for the glory of God.

• Faithfulness is worthy of recognition.
• Faithfulness is rooted in grace.
• Faithfulness is cause for praise.

We ought always to give thanks to God for you, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing...and that you are enduring. ~ 2 Thessalonians 1:3-4

Speaker: Various Speakers
Text: Various Passages
Theme: Thoughts from the Sing! Conference

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: 2 Thessalonians
Text: Overview of 1 Thessalonians
Theme: The gospel will keep working until Jesus comes again.

One: Hope in the Gospel of Jesus Christ = the purpose, Church, and coming of Jesus.

Two: Hope in the purpose of Jesus Christ.

• To imitate God; 1:6
• To walk worthy; 2:12
• To abound in love; 3:12
• To be holy; 3:3,7
• To be alert; 5:6

Three: Hope in the Church of Jesus Christ.

Four: Hope in the coming of Jesus Christ.

• Jesus is coming back to earth.
• Until then, believe that the gospel is still turning the world upside-down.

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Forgiveness
Theme: Covering Sin in Love

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Forgiveness
Text: Various Passages
Theme: Forgiveness Q & A

One: How do I deal with large offenses where forgiveness is never requested?

• Leave it to God - Romans 12

Two: What if the offender is dead?

• No one escapes the justice of God. Psalm 58:10-11

Three: What do I do with someone who takes advantage of my obligation to forgive?

• Expect fruits in keeping with repentance; Luke 3:8

Four: Is God's forgiveness the same in the OT as it is in the NT?

• Yes. Forgiveness is always granted on the basis of God's promise of the work of Christ.

Five: How should I respond when someone says, "I need to forgive myself"?

• Steer the focus to understanding how God forgives us in Christ.

Conclusions:

1. Be ready to forgive. Psalm 86:5
2. Trust your God.
   a. To do good to you.
   b. To make all things right.

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Forgiveness
Text: Matt. 12:37, Heb. 10:17
Theme: Question: What Happens to a Forgiven Believer at the Judgement Seat?

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Forgiveness
Text: Romans 12:14-21
Theme: In all the offenses we suffer, bitterness is avoidable

How to keep from being bitter toward...the repentant:

One: Keep your promise.

• Forgiveness = I graciously promise to release from moral liablility the repentant offender for reconciliation.
• The 3-fold promise.
  • I will not recall this offense to you.
  • I will not recall this offense to others.
  • I will not recall this offense to myself.

How to keep from being bitter toward...the UN-repentant:

Two: Don't seek revenge.

• Do not repay eveil for evil.
• Do not avenge yourself.
• Do not be overcome by evil.

Three: Love your enemies.

• Maintain honor.
• Seek peace.
• Be kind.

Four: Trust your God...

• ...to care for you.
• ...to judge your enemies.