Why was 2 Thessalonians written?
Some members of the Thessalonian church were upset because people were saying that Christ had already come back again, and that they had missed out on this event. But the author assures them that such is not the case, and tells them what will happen when Christ does return: the “wicked one” (CEV) and unbelievers will be punished (2:12), and those who are faithful to Christ will be saved (2:13). The Thessalonians are told to pray for the spread of the good news (3:1-5), and they are warned to listen to Paul’s teachings and to avoid being lazy (3:6-13).
