Two things wait in eternity - rest and agony.  What is coming to the believers will be a comfort.  The inescapable destiny for rejecting salvation is judgement!  That is eternity without God.

God is eternal.  Our limited time is a reminder not to make ourselves the center of the universe. The righteous judgement of God on sin is why physical death occurred.  A person that numbers their days, values each and every day in light of their lifespan on earth.

Sound doctrine = Healthy doctrine = good for the well-being of the church.  Good reminder and encouragement for Christian women, both mature and young.

Why is feeling obligated to give God thanks healthy?
Faith is described as increasing in abundance.  The issue of perseverance and faith are also talked about hand in hand with each other.  The persecution and trials demonstrate one being worthy of God's kingdom.

There are two similar prayers that have the same theme of sanctification like two bookends.  What is found in between the bookends is instructional.  There is a different outlook for fellow believers in death.  As all of Paul's letters end, this one also finishing with God's grace.

v.16-18 - The inner life of a Christian.
v.19-22 - The importance of the Holy Spirit.

How to view leadership in the church.
Individual interactions in the church.

Seven problems facing man.
Seven solutions from the cross.
Seven necessary things that required Jesus' resurrection.
Various scriptures.

1) Luke 22:24-27, Who Is the greatest?
2)Mark 14:26-31, The prophecy of despair
3) Matthew 26:36-46, Intense Prayer
4) John 18:10-11, Peter, in response to the arresting party, lashed out in courage.

A closer discussion on "The Day of the Lord".  Follow-up of talking to the Thessalonians about the resurrection of the dead.  Will you be ready?