A. Our POSITION in Christ (1:3-3:21)
B. Our LIFE in The World (4:1-6:9)
C. Our ATTITUDE to The Enemy (6:10-20)
[i] The Three Major Divisions used in these notes are adapted from the book: “Sit, Walk, Stand” by Watchman Nee; Christian Literature Crusade, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, 1973.
C. Our ATTITUDE to The Enemy (6:10-20)
3. THE PROTECTION (6:13-17)
2. The Benediction (6:23-24)
APPENDIX: Prayer Requests made by Paul
- “Strive together with me in you prayers”
“That I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea”“That my service for Jerusalem may prove acceptable to the saints”“So that I may come to you in joy by the will of God…”“…And find refreshing rest in your company”- “You also join in helping us through your prayers”
“So that thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf…”“…For the favor bestowed on us”- “Pray at all times in the Spirit”
“Be on the alert with all perseverance and petition…“…For all the saints”“And pray on my behalf”“That utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth”“To make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel”“That in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak”- “Devote yourselves to prayer”
“Keeping alert in it”“With an attitude of thanksgiving”“Praying at the same time for us as well”“That God will open up to us a door for the word”“So that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ”“That I may make it clear in the way I ought to speak”1Thessalonians 5:25 [No content suggested]
“That the word of the Lord will spread rapidly…”“…And be glorified”“And that we will be rescued from perverse and evil men;
for not all have faith”
- “I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men,”
“For kings and all who are in authority”“So that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life…”“Who desires all men to be saved…”“…And to come to the knowledge of the truth”- “Prepare me a lodging, for I hope that through your prayers…”
“…I may be given to you”- “Pray for us, for we a sure that we have a good conscience”
“Desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in all things”“And I urge you all the more to do this”“So that I may be restored to you the sooner”