KEVIN D. ZUBER
OUTLINE
Introduction
I. Paul’s Responses to Their Present Circumstances (1:1-12)
A. Paul Responded with Kindness (1:1-2)
B. Paul Responded with Thankfulness (1:3-10)
C. Paul Responded with Prayer (1:11-12)
II. Paul’s Warnings about the Future (2:1-17)
A. There Will Be an Apostasy (2:1-3a)
B. There Will Be an Antichrist (2:3b-10)
C. There Will Be a Delusion (2:11-12)
D. Believers Are Destined for Salvation (2:13-14)
E. Believers Are Encouraged by Sound Teaching (2:15)
F. Believers Are Comforted by God (2:16-17)
III. Paul’s Exhortations about Present Responsibilities (3:1-15)
A. Christians Must Pray Consistently (3:1-5)
1. Pray for Protection (3:1-3)
2. Pray about Commitment (3:4-5)
B. Christians Must Discipline Lovingly (3:6-15)
IV. Conclusion: Paul’s Wish and Benediction (3:16-18)