Theory question 108
The Second Coming of ChristIn what ways, according to Paul, should Thessalonian Christians prepare for the second coming of Christ?
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Live holy lives, abstaining from immorality and controlling their bodies in holiness (1 Thessalonians 4:3-7).
Love one another more and more (1 Thessalonians 4:9-10).
Live quietly, mind their own affairs and work with their hands (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12).
Not grieve hopelessly over the dead, but comfort one another with the hope of resurrection (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18).
Be watchful, since the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night (1 Thessalonians 5:1-6).
Be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love and the helmet of the hope of salvation (1 Thessalonians 5:8).
Encourage and build one another up; respect leaders; be at peace (1 Thessalonians 5:11-13).
Pray constantly, rejoice always, give thanks in all circumstances; do not quench the Spirit; abstain from every form of evil (1 Thessalonians 5:16-22).
Not be quickly shaken or deceived by claims that the day has come (2 Thessalonians 2:1-3).
Avoid idleness and keep working (2 Thessalonians 3:6-12).
List the preparations with references from 1 and 2 Thessalonians.