Comparing Babylonians And II Thessalonians

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I Thessalonians and II Thessalonians are very similar,even to the extent of some passages being the same (Harris,2014). They each possess a different view and message regarding the second coming of Christ. I Thessalonians is adamant that the end is near and to prepare for His coming. It will occur suddenly without warning. II Thessalonians puts an unknown distance before the end. This version gives signs of warning to the impending Paurousia.

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Harris, S.L.(2014). The New Testament; A Student's Introduction (8th ed). Retrieved from

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