2 Thessalonians Chapter 3 - Marianne Manley

Are you Rapture ready?
In order to be saved we have to believe Paul's gospel, briefly stated in 1 Cor. 15:3, 4.
After correcting their wrong understanding of the Rapture Paul ask for prayer.
He said there are unbelievers that oppose our ministry in Corinth so please pray that the Lord's truth will not be hindered.
Paul said the Lord is faithful to stabilize and keep you from the evil communication, that said their persecution meant they were in the Tribulation.
Paul said we are still waiting for the Rapture, it is not passed yet (3:5).
Did Peter and Paul preach the same thing?
Peter believed in Jesus Christ according to prophecy, and Paul according to mystery.
Peter will live forever on earth, while Paul will live "eternal in the heavens" (2 Cor. 5:1).
When will the Rapture take place?
If God is spending 7,000 years to find out who will believe Him live in the new heaven and the new earth, then it is reasonable to conclude that the Rapture could occur at any moment.
Why were the Thessalonians a model church?
Because the wholeheartedly believed what apostle Paul said (1 Thess. 2:13) and shared the the message of grace everywhere. We want to be like them.
As ambassadors in the community, we share the gospel and the Mystery with anyone who will listen out of love and gratitude for what Jesus Christ has done for us.